Key Information
The Crown Estate’s £50m Supply Chain Accelerator fund was established to catalyse the capacity and capability of the UK supply chain in order to support a thriving offshore wind industry.
The Accelerator provides early-stage development funding for offshore wind supply chain projects, supporting them to be investment-ready. The Crown Estate (TCE) has run two successful rounds consecutively in 2024 and 2025 and expect to launch a third round in 2026. Future rounds will be subject to an annual review of sector needs.
Ports which can support offshore wind (including through wet storage and the fabrication of operations & maintenance vessels) were also included within the scope, given the role that ports can play as important hubs for the construction, operation and maintenance of offshore wind farms.
The Crown Estate expect to offer a new allocation of match funding through the Accelerator programme over the coming months. Like Round 2, the next round will support UK-wide fixed and floating offshore wind supply chain projects and related port infrastructure.
It is anticipated that this round will open for applications in May and June. From 1 April 2026 you can register your interest.
More information and details here: https://www.thecrownestate.co.uk/our-business/marine/supply-chain-accelerator-fund
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