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The Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition (CMDC) Round 6, led by Innovate UK in collaboration with the Department for Transport (DfT), aims to accelerate the UK’s transition towards a net-zero maritime sector. This initiative is part of the UK government’s UK Shipping Office for Reducing Emissions (UK SHORE) programme, which is focused on establishing the UK as a global leader in clean maritime technology design, development, and manufacturing.
For this round, the UK government has allocated up to £30 million to support pre-deployment trials of innovative maritime technologies. These projects will focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and air pollutants from ships and port operations while ensuring commercial viability and operational efficiency.
The competition provides a unique opportunity for UK-based companies to secure funding for technological advancements in the maritime industry and contribute towards achieving the UK’s net-zero emissions target for 2050.
Competition Overview
The CMDC Round 6 competition is divided into multiple funding strands, each addressing a specific aspect of clean maritime technology development. This article will focus on Strand 1 – Pre-Deployment Trials (Non-Smart Shipping Focus).
The primary goal of this strand is to fund the design, development, and testing of innovative maritime technologies before full-scale deployment. The focus is on:
The competition encourages projects that have already completed feasibility studies and prototype development and are now ready for real-world testing in controlled environments.
To qualify for funding under this strand, projects must meet the following criteria:
Successful projects should provide:
These outcomes will be crucial in securing future investment and ensuring the long-term adoption of clean maritime technologies.
