Shipping and Maritime grants
35 listings tracked right now
Grants and contracts for zero-emission vessels, green fuels and port decarbonisation. Typical sources are the EU Innovation Fund and Horizon, the IMO and bilateral programmes, US MARAD, and corporate shipping offtake for green ammonia and methanol. Listed below are the open shipping and maritime grant calls in that landscape, taken from each funder's own notice and re-checked on every refresh.
Transport grants come from transport and energy departments, the EU through Horizon and the Connecting Europe Facility, and sector-specific programmes for aviation and shipping such as Clean Aviation and the IMO-linked funds. Vehicle and vessel programmes usually require a demonstration partner already in place, and eligibility often depends on where the asset will operate rather than on where the applicant is registered.
This page lists open shipping and maritime grants currently tracked by Raise Lens — 35 of them right now, sorted with the soonest deadline first. Every listing has been classified against the sustainability taxonomy rather than matched on keywords, so what appears here is shipping and maritime work rather than anything whose description happens to mention it.
The funders publishing shipping and maritime grants here include 51454588, Swedish Energy Agency, Energimyndigheten (Swedish Energy Agency), among 2 others. Who is funding matters as much as what: eligibility, reporting burden and the realistic timeline to a decision vary far more between funders than between individual calls.
Geographic coverage on this page spans EUROPE, GLOBAL, GCC. Eligibility is usually tied to where the work happens or where the applying organisation is registered, and the two are not always the same — worth checking before investing time in an application.
1 of these close within the next 30 days. Deadlines are taken from the source listing and re-checked on every refresh, but the originating funder remains the authority — always confirm against the official notice before you submit.
European Maritime Space and Inland Ports - Works
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This is a European Union infrastructure grant programme supporting sustainable maritime transport and inland port development across Europe. It funds capital works and infrastructure projects that advance multimodal mobility and reduce transport emissions.
Charging Infrastructure for Vessels in Ports
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This is a funding call from the funder for charging infrastructure deployment at ports to support vessel electrification and decarbonization of maritime transport. The grant supports infrastructure projects that enable electric and low-emission shipping operations.
Ship charging infrastructure in ports 24 June 2026 Other
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This grant funds the construction and installation of ship charging infrastructure in Swedish ports to accelerate electrification of maritime transport. Eligible costs include charging stations for electric vessels and battery storage systems, supporting the transition to zero-emission heavy maritime transport.
Prospective evaluation of nuclear power potential for shipping
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This grant funds prospective research and evaluation of nuclear power technology as a decarbonization pathway for the shipping sector, supporting feasibility studies, technical assessments, and partnership development. It targets consortia including industry, research institutions, and policymakers working on zero-emission maritime transport solutions.
Innovative Solutions for mitigating the environmental impact of waterborne transport in marine and aquatic Ecosystems
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This Horizon Europe call funds innovative research and development projects to reduce the environmental impact of waterborne transport in marine and aquatic ecosystems, supporting up to €7,000,000 per project. It targets consortia developing technological, operational, and systemic solutions for sustainable shipping and maritime transport.
Onboard renewable energy solutions and energy saving measures to reduce the fuel consumption of ships by at least 55%
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This Horizon Europe Innovation Action funds onboard renewable energy solutions and energy-saving measures to reduce ship fuel consumption by at least 55%, supporting the decarbonization of maritime transport. Eligible applicants include companies, research institutions, and consortia working on sustainable shipping technologies.
Autonomous vessels in short sea shipping and inland waterways
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This Horizon Europe Innovation Action funds development and deployment of autonomous vessel technologies for short sea shipping and inland waterway transport, supporting the decarbonization of maritime logistics. Eligible applicants include companies, research institutions, and consortia across EU member states and associated countries.
France 2030 - PEPR MOBIDEC 2026
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This is a French government research funding programme under France 2030 that supports exploratory and applied research projects on digitalisation and decarbonisation of mobility systems. It targets research institutions, consortia, and innovation actors developing technologies and solutions to reduce transport emissions and integrate digital tools into sustainable mobility.
Support for maritime transport companies implementing climate and energy solutions
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The funder supports maritime transport companies implementing climate and energy solutions to decarbonize shipping operations. The grant funds deployment of renewable energy, energy efficiency, and other climate technologies in the maritime sector.
Venture funding for supply chain, logistics, and port technology from a global shipping operator
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PSA Ventures invests in startups and growth-stage companies developing supply chain, logistics, and port technology innovations that advance agility, resilience, and sustainability in global trade. The fund targets entrepreneurs aligned with PSA International's strategic priorities in these sectors.
Maritime & Logistics Accelerator Partnership
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A four-month cohort-based accelerator programme run by the funder in partnership with Zebox, focused on climate and logistics innovation in the maritime and shipping sectors. The programme supports early-stage companies developing solutions to decarbonise and improve efficiency in global maritime and logistics operations.
Sustainable Transportation
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The funder is investing in infrastructure projects that decarbonize transportation systems as part of the energy transition. The grant targets organizations developing or deploying sustainable transportation infrastructure and technologies.
Investment Portfolio
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The funder provides equity investments in startups developing supply chain innovation technologies, with emphasis on decarbonised shipping and clean technologies that create value for Maersk and its customers. The fund leverages Maersk's domain expertise and operational scale to support portfolio company growth.
Venture Clienting Programme
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The funder partners with early-stage startups to co-develop and validate technology solutions addressing near-term supply chain challenges, with a focus on digitisation and decarbonisation. Selected startups progress through a structured Proof of Concept cycle with the goal of establishing long-term commercial partnerships.
India's first VC fund dedicated exclusively to clean mobility
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India's first venture capital fund dedicated exclusively to clean mobility, investing pre-seed to Series A in early-stage startups across electric vehicles, aviation, drones, maritime, space-tech, and alternative fuels. The fund has a corpus of USD 30 million and targets entrepreneurs building next-generation clean transportation solutions.
Clean Transport Solutions
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This grant funds initiatives that advance zero-emission mobility and sustainable transport systems across Europe, supporting the transition to clean transport solutions. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, social enterprises, research institutions, and other organizations working on electric mobility, sustainable aviation, shipping, and related transport decarbonization.
Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) – Transport
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CEF Transport funds the development of high-performing, sustainable, and interconnected trans-European transport networks through grants managed by CINEA. The programme supports infrastructure projects that advance sustainable mobility and reduce transport-sector emissions across EU member states and eligible partners.
NeueWege.IN.NRW – Innovative Mobility and Logistics
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New Paths.IN.NRW funds innovative mobility and logistics solutions in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, supporting the transition to sustainable transport and supply-chain systems. The programme targets businesses, research institutions, and consortia developing low-carbon mobility and logistics technologies and services.
Heritage Centre
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This grant harnesses the funder's maritime heritage to fund projects that advance a safer and more sustainable ocean economy. It targets organizations working on ocean sustainability, maritime innovation, and blue-economy solutions.
Safer Maritime Systems
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This grant funds research, innovation, and initiatives that improve safety across maritime systems as part of building a sustainable ocean. It is open to organizations working on maritime safety, shipping decarbonization, and ocean sustainability.
Shore Power Infrastructure Grant for Flåm
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The funder administers up to NOK 100 million in government financing for a shore power (landstrøm) facility in Flåm, Norway, designed to enable zero-emission cruise ships in UNESCO World Heritage fjords. The grant funds infrastructure deployment to reduce maritime emissions and support sustainable tourism in the Western Norwegian Fjords.
Charging Infrastructure for Fast Ferries
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The funder funds the establishment of publicly accessible DC charging stations for battery-powered vessels in Norwegian ports to support the transition to emission-free maritime transport. Eligible projects are time-limited, coordinated activities involving investment in physical charging infrastructure open to all port users.
Pre-project Maritime Technology
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This is a pre-project grant programme funding feasibility studies (up to 6 months) for enterprises exploring investments in maritime climate technologies including battery, hydrogen, and ammonia vessel solutions. The grant covers analysis and due-diligence costs to help companies build decision-making foundations before committing to larger climate-tech investments in shipping.
Battery Technology for Zero-Emission Ships
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The funder supports battery technology and energy systems for zero-emission ships, funding development and deployment of maritime electrification solutions. The grant targets Norwegian maritime operators and technology developers working on decarbonization of shipping.
Breakthrough Maritime Technology
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Banebrytende Maritim Teknologi supports businesses testing or implementing breakthrough maritime technologies to enable zero-emission shipping, including solutions for zero-emission energy carriers, carbon capture on ships, and energy efficiency measures. The programme targets innovative commercial-scale projects that are too new and risky for private investment alone, providing funding to accelerate the transition to emission-free maritime transport.
Transport Research and Innovation Grants
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This is a research and innovation funding programme from the funder supporting transport decarbonisation and integrated transport systems. It targets projects bridging the gap between early-stage research ideas and market deployment.
Maritime Fishing Sector Subsidy
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This grant funds decarbonisation investments for fishing vessels operated by small to medium-sized enterprises in France, covering preliminary studies, training, and equipment retrofitting. Disbursement occurs in two tranches (30% upfront, 70% on completion) over a 24-month programme.
Maritime Shipping
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This grant supports decarbonization of the global maritime shipping sector through policy and technology solutions. It is open to organizations working on shipping emissions reduction via innovation, regulation, and deployment.
£30 million to decarbonise shipping, boost careers and deliver growth across the UK
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The funder is offering £30 million to fund green fuels and technologies that decarbonise shipping and maritime trade across the UK. The funding supports companies and organisations developing low-carbon solutions for sea travel while creating career opportunities and economic growth.
Transparency data: Clean maritime demonstration competition winners
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Match-funding for research and development of clean maritime solutions by competition winners, supporting design and commercialisation of shipping decarbonisation technologies. Eligible for organisations developing innovative maritime sustainability solutions.
Fisheries and Seafood Scheme support expanded to allow for grant contributions towards new engines and gearboxes on vessels
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The Fisheries and Seafood Scheme (FaSS) provides grant funding to English fishermen for engine and gearbox upgrades on fishing vessels. This supports modernization and efficiency improvements in the commercial fishing sector.
Support for dissemination events in the field of Transport Research
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This grant supports dissemination events and knowledge-sharing activities in transport research, with a focus on mobility, digital innovation, and AI applications. It is open to research institutions, consortia, and organizations conducting or coordinating transport research projects.
International Maritime Welfare Network Membership
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The funder offers membership to maritime organisations and stakeholders focused on improving seafarer welfare, providing access to helpline data, research, campaigns, and collaboration networks. This is a membership-based engagement model rather than a traditional grant, suited for organisations already working in maritime welfare and safety.
Grant Funding: A UK maritime-safety foundation offers grant funding aligned with its strategic priority areas of safer…
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The funder provides grant funding to advance engineering solutions for a safer world, with priorities aligned to its 2024-2029 strategy. The foundation supports projects in engineering, safety, infrastructure, and maritime sectors.
Transport & Logistics
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The funder provides strategic equity investments across the logistics value chain, including ports and airlines, to strengthen Abu Dhabi's global trade connectivity. The fund targets established and growth-stage logistics infrastructure operators and service providers.