UK Shore regional launch & update on Centre for Green Maritime Innovation

The University of Southampton are hosting the event as part of the UK Shore Spring 2026 regional tour. This event is your opportunity to hear from the Department for Transport and Innovate UK Business Connect on the launch of the next round of UK Shore :CMDC7 and ZEVI2. UK shipping and coastal communities are set to be transformed with a £271 million boost from the government announced this week to develop green boat fuel and boost innovation in the maritime sector, which could support thousands of skilled jobs. The funding has been awarded from the seventh round of the Clean maritime demonstration competition (CMDC) and the second round of zero emissions vessels and infrastructure (ZEVI) fund, and will give successful companies grants to help decarbonise the maritime sector by developing clean maritime fuels and infrastructure. a new Funding opportunity.

In addition the University of Southampton's Southampton Marine and Maritime Institute will provide an update on their Our solutions | Centre for Green Maritime Innovation (cGMI) | University of Southampton

This event will be an opportunity to:

• Gain insights into the latest funding opportunities and support available for maritime innovation.
• Network with industry, policymakers and innovators.
• Explore potential collaborations and partnerships to drive sustainable maritime solutions.
• Understand how you can contribute to the UK’s net-zero goals.

This event is free to attend.

Arrive from 9 for a start time of 9.30. The formal event runs from 9.30-1 and will be followed by a light lunch. The room is then available for networking and prelimenary conversations with potential collaborators until 3pm.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Garden Court, Building 38, Highfield Campus, UoS, SO171TL, Garden Court, Building 38, Southampton, United Kingdom

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