New £3M Funding Boost for Offshore Wind Operations and Maintenance Technology Innovations
GROW:OffshoreWind, supported by the Knowledge Transfer Network (KTN), has announced a £3m boost for companies looking to accelerate innovation in offshore Operation and Maintenance technologies.
The new funding call aims to support development of technologies that would strengthen the UK's long-term offshore wind supply chain needs and focuses on equipping firms to provide components and services for the operation and maintenance of wind turbines, substations, marine vessels and environmental analysis.
With 22 offshore wind farms now fully commissioned with a combined capacity of 3653MW, immediate and significant opportunities exist for English companies who are looking to either enter this market, or extend their existing presence.
The funding opportunity is a joint initiative between GROW:OffshoreWind, which works to help English companies win contracts and create employment in the offshore wind supply chain, and the KTN, an independent company established by the Technology Strategy Board to enhance the development and commercialisation of UK innovations.
The £3m funding call is open to SME (small and medium) and large manufacturers across England, with the deadline for Expressions of Interest applications set as 1pm on 20th June 2014.
For more information please click here:
http://www.growoffshorewind.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/GROWKTN-Offshore-OM-call-COMPETITION-BRIEF.pdf
or visit the website here:
http://www.growoffshorewind.com/news/new-3m-funding-boost-for-offshore-wind-om-technology-innovations/
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