The new programme has been tailored to better fit the business demographics of Scottish island and coastal-based businesses, with changes to the entry requirements to make it more accessible and plans to deliver more support at the winning businesses’ operational locations to reduce the need for travel, ORE Catapult says.

Up to ten companies will be selected to join the F4OR Island programme, which will offer fully funded, expert support to help eligible companies succeed in the offshore wind industry, both at home and abroad.