Marine Research Grants & Funding
The marine grant writers at Streets Innovation help secure funding for research and development to advance maritime tech, protect oceans, and grow the UK’s blue economy.
Secure Funding for Innovation in Marine
The UK’s marine sector is both economically and environmentally critical, spanning shipping, offshore energy, fisheries, marine science, and conservation. With mounting global pressure to reduce emissions, protect marine ecosystems, and develop sustainable ocean-based industries, innovation is more vital than ever.
From autonomous underwater vehicles for ecological monitoring to low-emission propulsion systems, and advanced aquaculture for food security, marine innovation is reshaping how we interact with and protect our oceans. But realising these technologies requires funding, strategic support, and technical credibility.
At Streets Innovation, we help marine-focused organisations and innovators access the grants, R&D tax incentives, and advisory support needed to transform great ideas into high-impact solutions.
Maximising R&D Tax Relief for Marine Innovation
Marine innovation projects often qualify for R&D tax credits, yet many initiatives go unclaimed. Examples that may be eligible include:
- Developing autonomous underwater vehicles and advanced navigation systems
- Engineering corrosion- and biofouling-resistant materials for ships and subsea structures
- Designing low- and zero-emission propulsion for vessels: hydrogen, hybrid-electric, and emission-free systems
- Creating smart aquaculture platforms to enhance fish welfare, disease resistance, and production
- Prototyping tidal and wave energy converters built for harsh marine conditions
- Building marine sensors and IoT networks for real-time environmental monitoring
- Researching offshore carbon capture and storage integrated with marine infrastructure
- Trialling coastal defence and climate adaptation systems like living seawalls or resilient ports
- Advancing marine plastics recovery and recycling for large-scale cleanup
- Creating digital twin models of marine ecosystems to simulate the effects of climate and human activity
We prepare robust, technically detailed R&D claims that hold up to HMRC scrutiny and unlock valuable funding for reinvestment into your innovation pipeline.
What Streets Innovation Can Do For You
Navigating the marine research funding landscape, from deep-tech innovation grants to conservation and ecosystem initiatives, takes a partner who understands both scientific complexity and grant strategy.
Accessing Grants for Marine Research and Innovation
We help you apply for funding through programmes such as:
- UKRI and Innovate UK innovation competitions
- DEFRA-backed marine conservation grants
- Sustainable aquaculture and fisheries innovation schemes
- International marine science and biodiversity funding
Recent opportunities include:
- New Innovators in Marine and Maritime (2025): For UK micro and small businesses, offering £25K–£50K (fully funded) for innovation in marine autonomy, clean maritime, and digital ocean tech.
- Launchpad Round 2 - MFA: For single UK SMEs, offering £25K–£100K in the same themed areas.
- Launchpad Round 2 - CR&D: For collaborative UK organisations, offering £150K–£1M at up to 70% funding in the same innovation themes.
Whether you’re working with subsea robotics, vessel propulsion upgrades, climate adaptation designs, or marine ecosystem monitoring, we’ll help you identify the right fund and build a compelling application highlighting technical merit and real-world impact.
Why Choose Streets Innovation?
We bridge deep marine-sector knowledge with strategic financial expertise. Our team includes marine biologists, engineers, materials scientists, and Chartered Tax Advisers experienced in tailoring applications to grant reviewers and HMRC standards.
We understand what funders look for, whether it’s developing a low-emission vessel propulsion system or a groundbreaking biodiversity monitoring tool, and we know how to position your projects for success.
Get Started Today
If your marine innovation is ready to scale, or you’re still in early development, we’re here to help you secure funding, tax relief, and strategic direction. Contact Streets Innovation today to arrange a free consultation with our marine grant writers, and explore your project’s financing potential in the blue economy.
