Funding

Offshore Wind Growth Partnership

WEST is a short-term intervention activity which aims to support growth of offshore wind supply chain companies through provision of specialist advice, market intelligence and strategic insight into the sector.

Fit 4 Offshore renewables (F4OR)

F4OR is an medium intensity programme which aims to support the UK supply chain get ready to bid for work in the offshore renewable energy sector. The F4OR Programme supports the development of an increasingly competent, capable and competitive UK offshore renewable energy supply chain – maximising opportunity for the UK supply chain, both domestically and globally.

Sharing in Growth Offshore Wind Programme

Sharing in Growth Offshore Wind is a high intensity advanced programme which aims to support ambitious companies who are looking to commit themselves to accelerate growth in the offshore wind sector.

The Sharing in Growth Offshore Wind Programme focuses on building Business Competitiveness and the WEST and F4OR Programmes focus on both building Business Competitiveness and Building New Capacity through cross-sector engagement.

Offshore Wind Innovation Hub

UK organisations can access a number of different funding streams, both domestic and international, which provide support for innovation projects and programmes. The Hub does not provide funding directly but maintains a list of upcoming and current funding opportunities for those looking to develop products or services for the sector.

Innovate UK

Innovate UK Business Connect supports the offshore wind industry as a major contributor to the ORE Catapult innovation hub funded by BEIS, as well as supporting the companies who are making applications for funding for offshore renewables.

Innovate UK Smart Grants – GOV

UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £25 million for game-changing and commercially viable R&D innovations that can significantly impact the UK economy. This funding is from Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation.