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SWIFT FlexiFund Information Webinar and Q&A
August 27, 2026, 14.00
Microsoft Teams,
Join the SWIFT team for an information webinar and live Q&A on the newly launched SWIFT FlexiFund.
The fund offers up to £50,000 per project to support collaborative projects that translate existing research, evidence, technology and expertise into practical benefits for the offshore wind sector across the Forth and Tay region.
This session will provide an overview of the funding opportunity, eligibility requirements and application process, followed by an opportunity to ask questions directly to the programme team.
About the SWIFT FlexiFund
The SWIFT FlexiFund is expected to support up to five projects, each lasting between six and twelve months. Projects must involve collaboration with at least one relevant non-academic partner, user or beneficiary.
Funding can support activities that address real-world challenges and opportunities within the offshore wind sector, helping to strengthen links between industry and academia.
What the Webinar Will Cover
- Overview of the SWIFT programme
- Introduction to the FlexiFund opportunity
- Eligibility and project requirements
- Application process and timescales
- Live Q&A with the SWIFT team
Key Information
- Up to £50,000 available per project
- Approximately five projects expected to be funded
- Project duration of 6 to 12 months
- Collaboration with a non-academic partner required
- Expression of Interest deadline: 21 September 2026
Register
To register for the webinar, access the application information and submit an Expression of Interest, visit:
About SWIFT
Scottish Wind Innovation for the Forth and Tay (SWIFT) brings together the University of Edinburgh, the University of Dundee and Forth & Tay Offshore to accelerate offshore wind innovation across Scotland’s east coast. Funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), SWIFT connects academic expertise with industry needs to support innovation, collaboration and impact.
