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North East Offshore Wind Innovation and Demonstration (NEOWIND)

NEOWIND Innovation Development Fund

Funds North East England offshore wind and subsea companies developing and demonstrating new technology through ORE Catapult's NEOWIND Innovation Development Fund.

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Eligibility · North East England, United Kingdom

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About

The Innovation Development Fund is a research and development grant delivered by ORE Catapult, the UK's offshore renewable energy research centre. It sits under ORE Catapult's North East Offshore Wind Innovation and Demonstration programme (NEOWIND), which runs for three years from April 2026 to March 2029 and is funded by the North East Mayor through the North East Mayoral Strategic Authority.

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What this grant funds

Research, development, and demonstration projects in offshore wind and subsea technology, delivered as part of ORE Catapult's supply-chain support programme for North East England's offshore renewable energy sector.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.One-off
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.3 Sept 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.—
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 30 Jul 2026Source: ore.catapult.org.uk