Companies already active in offshore wind and those seeking to diversify into the sector are eligible to apply. These themes build on industry insight and align with priorities identified in the Offshore Wind Industrial Growth Plan (IGP), highlighting areas where innovation can strengthen UK capability and supply chain competitiveness. Tom Nightingale, Equinor's local supply chain manager, said: “Equinor is proud to support OWGP’s Innovation Funding programme, which plays a vital role in creating a robust and technologically advanced UK offshore wind supply chain. “The latest funding call is key to driving forward the Industrial Growth Plan (IGP) looking to strengthen UK competitiveness in the global market.”Tom Speedie, project manager at the Offshore Wind Growth Partnership, added: “Industrial opportunity in the UK offshore wind sector has never been greater. The recent results of Allocation Round 7 have added 8.4GW to the pipeline, driving increased demand across the supply chain.