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Funding and Innovation Opportunities for Offshore Wind and Energy Sector
A range of new funding calls and innovation opportunities are now open for organisations working in or supporting the offshore wind and wider energy sectors. Below is a summary of current and upcoming programmes, including research funding, feasibility study support, investment schemes and open calls relevant to engineering, manufacturing, hydrogen, mobility and clean energy development.
Current Opportunities
PBIAA Offshore Wind Innovation Funding Programme
A four-year innovation funding and collaboration programme supported by EPSRC through the Place Based Impact Acceleration Account, led by the University of Edinburgh and the University of Dundee in partnership with Forth and Tay Offshore. The programme supports collaborative projects, secondments and commercialisation activity to address real-world offshore wind challenges across technology, deployment, sustainability and community impact.
Programme runs: April 2025 to 2029.
Wind Expert Support Toolkit (WEST)
Short-term business support programme delivered by the Offshore Wind Growth Partnership, providing specialist advice, market intelligence and strategic insight to help UK supply-chain companies entering or operating in offshore wind improve competitiveness and de-risk growth decisions.
Applications currently open.
Ofgem Strategic Innovation Fund – Round 5 Discovery (January 2026)
Funding for early-stage exploration of ideas that can improve energy networks, support decarbonisation, and accelerate innovation in the UK energy system.
Closing date: 25 February 2026
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Large Grant Outlines – February 2026
Funding opportunity for major research programmes across a range of disciplines, aimed at supporting ambitious, large-scale project development.
Closing date: 26 February 2025
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Fit for Offshore Renewables (F4OR) – Scotland-wide programme
An 18-month capability-building programme delivered by ORE Catapult, supporting Scottish companies to enter, scale up, or transition into offshore renewables through tailored support focused on project delivery, governance, safety and market readiness.
Closing date: 6 March.
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Advanced Manufacturing Supply Chain Innovation – Feasibility Studies
Support for feasibility projects that strengthen or transform manufacturing supply chains, including those linked to clean energy and engineering.
Closing date: 11 March 2026
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OWGP – £1 Million Innovation Funding Competition
Funding to accelerate innovation in two key offshore wind supply chain areas: industrial foundations and substructures, and substations and electrical design. UK-based suppliers may apply for £25,000–£200,000 to support near-to-market or market-ready solutions.
Closing date: 20 March 2026, 17:00
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Briefing webinar: 26 February 2026, 10am - Register
ORE Catapult – Launch Academy 2026
An acceleration programme supporting UK companies developing innovative offshore wind technologies. Designed to help early-stage businesses fast-track their products and strengthen their place in the offshore wind supply chain. Includes business support and industry engagement.
Applications close: 25 March 2026
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Briefing webinar: 18 February 2026, 2pm - Register
Horizon Europe Climate, Energy and Mobility Funding
A range of forthcoming calls supporting European research and innovation in clean energy, climate technologies, and sustainable mobility.
Closing dates: Various, beginning 26 March 2026
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Clean Hydrogen Partnership – Call for Proposals 2025: Advancing Hydrogen Innovation
Large-scale funding for projects advancing hydrogen production, storage, distribution, and fuel cell technologies across Europe.
Closing date: 15 April 2026
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Future Leaders Fellowship – Round 11 (Pre-announcement)
Long-term support for exceptional researchers and innovators establishing themselves as future leaders in their field.
Closing date: 16 June 2026
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GBE Supply Chain Fund – Offshore Wind and Networks
A £300 million capital fund supporting UK manufacturing capacity for constrained components in offshore wind and electricity networks. Aims to reduce bottlenecks, strengthen supply chain resilience, and support critical infrastructure delivery.
Closing date: 10 December 2026 (or until funds are allocated)
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Upcoming Opportunities
Innovations in Energy and the Environment (InnoEE) 2026 – Call for Papers
Conference seeking papers on sustainable energy, thermofluids, and environmental technologies, with accepted work included in published proceedings.
Call for papers deadline: 1 April 2026
Event date: 21–22 May 2026
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If you have any questions about these opportunities or would like support identifying which schemes may be most relevant to your organisation, please feel free to get in touch. We’re always happy to help point you in the right direction.
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