Department For Transport
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The firstround of the Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition (CDMC) launched in March 2021 and ended in March 2022. It allocated up to 23,259,000 funding to 55 projects across the UK to deliver feasibility studies and technology trials in clean maritime solutions. The projects comprised 208 partners from across the UK and represent a total investment of 33.5 million.
Thesecond round of the CMDClaunched in May 2022 and ended in August 2023. It allocated 12 million funding to 31 projects to deliver feasibility studies and pre-deployment trials in innovative clean maritime solutions. The projects comprised 121 partners from across the UK and represent a total investment of 20.8 million.
The third round of the CMDC launched in September 2022 and ends in March 2025. It will allocate 60 million funding to 19 projects to deliver technology and system demonstrations in clean maritime solutions. The projects comprise 93 partners from across the UK and represent a total investment of 89.9 million.
Thefourth round of the CMDClaunched in July 2023 and ends in March 2025. It will allocate 33 million for demonstrations, pre-deployment trials and feasibility studies in clean maritime solutions. The projects comprise 143 partners from across the UK and represent a total investment of 49.3 million.
The fifth round of the CMDC is the International Green Corridor Fund (IGCF). The IGCF was announced in September 2023 and has allocated funding for feasibility studies that examine green corridor routes between the UK and international partner countries between 2024 and 2025.
The sixth round of the CMDC was announced on 16 January 2025. It will allocate up to 30 million for pre-deployment trials and feasibility studies in clean maritime solutions between September 2025 and March 2026. It will maintain the momentum generated through the UK SHORE programme, supporting technologies to develop towards commercialisation. The competition will be open for applications from 24 January to 16 April 2025. Further information on the competition scope, eligibility and how to apply will be available on the competition page from 24 January 2025.