Expressions of interest are now open for businesses across Shetland to apply for a newly launched supply chain programme, designed to help them secure work and expand their reach in the growing offshore renewables industry.

Arven Offshore Wind Farm, working in partnership with the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult, and developers of three other major Scottish offshore wind farm projects – MachairWind, Spiorad na Mara, Stoura, will offer fully-funded, expert support to help eligible companies succeed in the offshore wind industry, both at home and abroad through the Fit for Offshore Renewables (F4OR) Island programme.

The first programme dedicated specifically to island businesses, it builds on the success of ORE Catapult’s wider award-winning Fit for Offshore Renewables (F4OR) programme which was established in 2019 and is now one of the UK’s most successful supply chain mentoring programmes. The programme is open to Shetland businesses looking to break into the offshore sector, scale up an existing presence in the industry, or make the transition to renewables from the likes of the oil and gas sector.

Ewan Walker, Project Director at Arven Offshore Wind Farm said: “The Fit 4 Offshore Renewables programme offers a critical pathway for Shetland businesses to access the offshore wind supply chain. Arven Offshore Wind Farm is particularly keen to see Shetland’s companies thrive in this emerging sector, and we’re proud to support this initiative, which will help island-based businesses enhance their capabilities and be competitive in a rapidly evolving market.”

For more information on the F4OR programme and to submit an Expression of Interest, please click here.

A F4OR Scottish Islands briefing webinar will take place on Thursday, 6 February 2025. Click here for more information and to sign up.