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News August 2026
Posted 2026-07-30 08:49:28 by
MSE Commercial: The Next Step for Maritime Innovation

When we think of maritime innovation, we often focus first on the technology or the idea. That is an important starting point, but it is only the beginning.Moving from concept to real-world deployment...
Posted 2026-07-17 11:52:34 by
2nd MarLEN call invites project proposals to advance waterborne zero emission technologies

The second MarLEN call (2026) invites project proposals to advance waterborne zero emission technologies. Projects should include industry partners, with SMEs encouraged to take part.The objectives an...
Posted 2026-07-07 11:16:44 by
Solent Freeport and Solent Growth Partnership launch new £50,000 Apprenticeship Incentive to support SME's and Young People

Solent Freeport, in partnership with the Solent Growth Partnership through the Solent Business Growth Service, has launched a new £50,000 Apprenticeship Incentive Programme designed to help small and ...
Posted 2026-07-14 17:02:15 by
Applications open for Future Maritime Accelerator Programme

Future Maritime Accelerator is a four-week accelerator built to advance innovation across the maritime sector through AI, data, and emerging technologies. The Future Maritine Accelerator focuses on sc...
Posted 2026-07-14 14:43:17 by
Wind Innovation Hub seeking innovation solutions

The Wind Innovation Hub is seeking UK businesses focussed on developing technologies which fall under five priority offshore wind technology areas identified in the UK's 2024 Offshore Wind Industrial ...
Posted 2026-07-14 17:15:25 by
DfT publishes National Policy Statement for Ports

The Department for Transport (DfT) has published the updated national policy statement for ports (NPSP) on its website.The document sets out a framework for decision-making in relation to the largest ...
Posted 2026-07-07 17:35:25 by
Maritime Solent forging new maritime defence links with Louisiana

Maritime Solent is strengthening its international partnerships through new collaboration with the World Trade Centre New Orleans and Greater New Orleans Inc, focused on building deeper connections be...
Posted 2026-07-07 11:58:13 by
Maritime Solent Awards 2026 - Applications Open

Applications are now open for the Maritime Solent Awards 2026, the annual celebration of the region's outstanding maritime businesses, people and innovation. This year's awards will take place 22nd Oc...
Posted 2026-07-10 13:55:40 by
Business South Novice Networking event; 5th August 2026, Southampton

Business South will be hosting a Novice Networking event at God's House Tower in Southampton on Wednesday 5th August 2026, 16.00-18.00.Created for junior and early-career professionals, the session of...
Posted 2026-07-10 13:42:09 by
AUV2026: IEEE Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Symposium; 1st-3rd September 2026, Southampton

Join global experts in marine robotics at AUV2026, the flagship IEEE and Oceanic Engineering Society symposium on autonomous underwater vehicles. The event will feature cutting-edge research, industry...
Posted 2026-07-10 13:45:48 by
Tyndall Assembly 2026; 8th-10th September 2026, Southampton

The University of Southampton will host the next annual Tyndall Centre Assembly, coordinated by the Sustainability & Resiliance Institute. The SRI team are calling for researchers to showcase a breadt...
Posted 2026-07-10 14:00:56 by
Business South Business Leaders Breakfast; 23rd September 2026, Southampton International Boat Show

Business South are hosting this networking event at the Southampton International Boatshow to enable delegates to connect with senior business leaders from across the central south at one of Southampt...

