ISMDN, International Safer Maritime Decarbonisation Network
Funding & research

Open calls for safer decarbonisation.

Research and innovation funding opportunities relevant to the network's themes, tracked as new calls are announced.

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Innovate UK

Clean maritime R&D competitions (UK SHORE)

Open competitions for clean maritime technology in the UK, including alternative fuels, infrastructure and safety. Check the funding finder for current rounds.

Infrastructure & Logistics
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European Commission

Horizon Europe: Climate, Energy & Mobility (Cluster 5)

EU collaborative calls covering waterborne transport decarbonisation, zero-emission fuels and safety.

UKRI / British Council

International Science Partnerships Fund (ISPF)

International collaborative research funding, relevant to the network's LMIC partnerships and capacity building.

Human Factors & Training
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European Commission / CINEA

EU Innovation Fund

Large-scale funding for innovative low-carbon technologies, including maritime alternative fuels and infrastructure.

Infrastructure & Logistics
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Lloyds Register Foundation

Former Foundation-funded student, scholar or apprentice? Apply for NEST funding

Network to Engineer a Safer Tomorrow (NEST) offers training, mentoring and small grant funds to former Foundation grant holders.

UKRI

2445: DRIVE35: Scale Up Fund

UK funding call for manufacturing scale-up facilities for zero emission vehicle technologies through Innovate UK.

up to £150 millionInfrastructure & Logistics
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CINEA (EU)

2026 CEF Transport Calls for proposals

€1.1 billion 2026 CEF Transport calls supporting European transport infrastructure modernisation and decarbonisation.

€1.1 billionInfrastructure & Logistics
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CINEA (EU)

Supporting the clean energy transition of European industry and businesses

EU funding to support the clean energy transition of European industry and businesses.

Infrastructure & Logistics
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CINEA (EU)

Scaling up smart and clean energy solutions for affordability in EU cities

EU funding call to scale smart and clean energy solutions for affordability in European cities.

Infrastructure & Logistics
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UKRI

DRIVE35 Scale-up Fund drawdown five

UKRI DRIVE35 Scale-up Fund: up to £150 million for scale-up manufacturing facilities for zero emission vehicle technologies.

£150 millionShip Design, Operations & Systems
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UKRI

Ultra long duration energy storage project development studies

UKRI funding up to £3 million for project development studies on ultra long duration battery energy storage demonstration projects.

£3 millionShip Design, Operations & Systems
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Listings link to the funder’s official call page. Always confirm eligibility and deadlines with the funder.