CMDC6 National Briefing Event
The Department for Transport invites you to attend The Future of UK SHORE Event in London in early 2025.
Recording and slides now available
Click here to download the slides from the event.
About the event
Welcome to the launch of the latest round of The Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition (CMDC6) bringing £30m to industry for research & development.
Since 2022, the DfT’s UK Shipping Office for Reducing Emissions (UK SHORE) programme has allocated over £200m to more than 150 projects to develop clean maritime solutions. The funding leverages over £100m private investment, supports over 300 organisations and benefits all four nations of the UK.
This event provides an opportunity to understand the CMDC6 programme and network with likeminded businesses.
Watch the recording to:
- Gain insights into the latest funding opportunities and support available for maritime innovation.
- Network with industry leaders, policymakers and innovators.
- Explore potential collaborations and partnerships to drive sustainable maritime solutions.
- Understand how you can contribute to the UK’s net-zero goals
Who is this recording for?
- Companies and startups in the maritime and transport sectors
- Research institutions and universities
- Ports and vessel operators
- Industry associations and trade bodies
- Innovators, entrepreneurs and consultants
Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of the future of UK SHORE.
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10:30 AM – 10:35 AM
Welcome and introduction to the event’s objectives and agenda.
Peter Holland – Innovate UK Business Connect10:35 AM – 10:45 AM:
OPENING SPEECHLola Fadina, Maritime Director, Department for Transport
10:45 AM – 10:55 AM:
Updates from the Department for Transport UKSHOREKate Drury – Head of UK SHORE R&D Project, Bilaal Takoliya – R&D Senior policy Advisor
10:55 AM – 11:25 AM:
Updates from Innovate UKJames Lovett – Innovation lead, Future Maritime technologies
11:25 AM – 12:25 PM:
Competition ProcessIUK colleagues will talk about the process of applying for the fund and related criteria
12:25PM – 1:00 PM:
Q&A and Discussion
Participants can ask questions and engage in a discussion about any of the topics presented
on so far.LUNCH (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM)
2:00 PM – 2:10 PM
Updates from Innovate UK Business Growth2:10 PM – 3:00 PM
Elevator pitches
Attendees are given the option of giving a 2-minute pitch of a project idea and what they
are looking for – project partners, specific expertise or knowledge etc.3:00 PM – 3:15 PM:
Ad Hoc pitches
For those that didn’t send in a slide but are happy to stand up and talk for 2 minutes.3:15 PM – 4:30 PM:
Networking and close
Related Opportunities
Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition 6
Opens: 24/01/2025 Closes: 16/04/2025
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Global Business Innovation Programme in the USA - Maritime Infrastructure Technology
Opens: 05/02/2025 Closes: 23/02/2025
Innovate UK invites globally ambitious companies with expertise in maritime infrastructure technology to participate in a Global Business Innovation Programme with the USA.
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Related programme
UK Shipping Office for Reducing Emissions
Harnessing the UK’s research and innovation excellence to support and reduce the UK maritime industry’s carbon emissions, through a system-wide approach to develop and implement clean maritime solutions.