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Innovate UK Zero Emission Vessels and Infrastructure

ZEVI 2: Alternative Fuels

Funds United Kingdom maritime teams developing alternative fuels like hydrogen, ammonia, and methanol in operational settings.

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Zero Emission Vessels and Infrastructure 2: Alternative Fuels (ZEVI 2 – Alternative Fuels) is one of three parallel sub-calls under the £150,000,000 ZEVI 2 umbrella programme, co-funded by Innovate UK and the Department for Transport. The Alternative Fuels sub-call opens on 26 June 2026 at 9:30am UK time and closes on 16 September 2026 at 11:00am UK time. It funds the development, deployment, and …

What this grant funds

Innovative clean maritime solutions using alternative fuels — develop, deploy, and operate in practical operational UK settings over three years.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.16 Sept 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.36 months
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.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.£150M
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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.ukri.org