Marine and Maritime R&D Competitions: Consortia Building Event, 16th September 2014, Southampton
The Knowledge Transfer Network, on behalf of the Technology Strategy Board are organising a series of Consortia Building Events for marine and maritime businesses including one on 16th September 2014 in Southampton.
The event will offer the opportunity for innovative companies to hear about the upcoming Government funding opportunities in the marine and maritime sector.
Delegates will be provided with information on the up-coming collaborative R&D competitions in Maritime Autonomous Systems (opening in October 2014) and the intended Vessel Efficiency III competition (expected in January 2015). The two competitions represent a planned investment of circa £12.5m in Marine & Maritime R&D.
The aim of the Maritime Autonomous Systems competition is to build collaboration in the sector in order to meet the technological challenges and opportunities afforded by the growth in the application of autonomous systems across the industry. The scope includes safety of operation, physical security, improved endurance and deployment / recovery.
The Vessel Efficiency III competition is currently subject to final approvals however the intention is that the call will be aimed at de-risking the key technology challenges associated with the production, management and use of energy onboard. The planned scope includes integrated electrical systems, performance monitoring and energy management / recovery.
This is an excellent opportunity for marine businesses to learn more about the competitions and the application process in addition to hearing from previous competition winners. There will also be ample networking time to meet potential consortium partners.
Interested businesses should join the Vessel Efficiency Group https://connect.innovateuk.org/web/vessel-efficiency
to receive regular updates.
Registration is open for the Southampton event at the following location:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/marine-competitions-consortianetworking-event-southampton-tickets-12407668671
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