Maritime Innovators are being invited to apply for a new Transport Accelerator programme which has been launched by Connected Places Catapult.

Funded by Innovate UK, the programme is dedicated to supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with pioneering solutions that could be applicable to the maritime industry and the wider transport sector.

Ideas are being invited for funding and support for the following challenges:

• Automating the operation of plant and machinery
• Storing and distributing future fuels
• Improving safety in ports

The Catapult is collaborating with a consortium of programme partners: Serco, Port of Tyne,  National Shipbuilding Office,  University of Plymouth, Portsmouth International Port, Royal Navy Maritime Enterprise, and Maersk.

SMEs that join the programme will benefit from engaging with – and being supported by – the programme partners either with their trials or with mentoring, depending on the solutions within the cohort.

In addition to the potential of receiving up to £20,000 in funding to support four-month trials, every SME on the programme will receive bespoke commercial support. This is scoped through a thorough business needs assessment process and could include market analysis, value proposition refinement, strategic pricing, financial forecasting, and developing compelling communication strategies.

The deadline for applications is 16th June 2025.

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