FUTURE SEAWORK
Future Seawork is your opportunity to launch your innovation onto the commercial marine stage.
If you’re developing a breakthrough idea with real commercial potential, this is your chance to take your university project beyond the classroom and showcase it at Seawork in front of industry leaders, investors, and global professionals.
Who can enter?
Future Seawork is open to current UK university students and your project must:
- Demonstrate strong commercial potential or be close to market-ready
- Be relevant to the commercial marine sector
Please note:
Projects are judged solely on their commercial potential.
What’s in it for you?
Three winning projects will:
- Showcase their innovation live at Seawork (09–11 June 2026)
- Exhibit in front of industry leaders, investors, and global marine professional
- Network with companies actively seeking new ideas and talent
- Gain industry recognition at the Seawork Awards ceremony
The Seawork Awards take place at 17:30 on Tuesday 09 June 2026, a key moment in the exhibition attended by senior figures from across the sector.
Key dates:
- Application deadline: 01 May 2026
- Winners notified: 08 May 2026
- Exhibition dates: 09–11 June 2026
Judging panel members may visit your stand on the morning of 9 June for further discussion if required.
2026
Dr. Kayvan Pazouki
Associate Professor Marine Engineering Newcastle University
