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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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.
Horizon Europe: Climate, Energy & Mobility (Cluster 5)
EU collaborative calls covering waterborne transport decarbonisation, zero-emission fuels and safety.
International Science Partnerships Fund (ISPF)
International collaborative research funding, relevant to the network's LMIC partnerships and capacity building.
EU Innovation Fund
Large-scale funding for innovative low-carbon technologies, including maritime alternative fuels and infrastructure.
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.
2445: DRIVE35: Scale Up Fund
UK funding call for manufacturing scale-up facilities for zero emission vehicle technologies through Innovate UK.
2026 CEF Transport Calls for proposals
€1.1 billion 2026 CEF Transport calls supporting European transport infrastructure modernisation and decarbonisation.
Supporting the clean energy transition of European industry and businesses
EU funding to support the clean energy transition of European industry and businesses.
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.
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.
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.
Battery innovation: concept development round three
UKRI funding of up to £25 million for battery grade material technology innovations supporting electrification.
Battery innovation: feasibility studies round three
UKRI funding of up to £25 million for feasibility studies on battery grade material technology innovations for electrification.
Horizon Europe: €23.5 million for projects supporting sustainable, secure and competitive energy supply
Horizon Europe funding of €23.5 million for projects supporting sustainable, secure, and competitive energy supply. Potentially covers alternative maritime fuels and decarbonisation infrastructure.
Listings link to the funder’s official call page. Always confirm eligibility and deadlines with the funder.