Innovation Projects for the Industrial Sector: The Seafood Industry 2026
This grant funds research-driven innovation projects in Norway’s seafood industry, supporting new technologies and processes across fisheries and aquaculture for sustainability and growth.
Funder: Research Council of Norway
Due Dates: Open-ended (applications accepted until funds are exhausted)
Funding Amounts: NOK 1,000,000–10,000,000 per project | Up to 50% of eligible company costs covered | Total call budget: NOK 80,000,000 | Project duration: 12–48 months
Summary: Supports research-driven innovation projects in the seafood industry, advancing new technologies, products, and processes across fisheries and aquaculture.
Key Information: Applications are processed continuously; call closes when funds are depleted.
Description
This grant from the Research Council of Norway is designed to stimulate research- and development-driven innovation within the seafood sector. Projects should focus on creating new products, services, manufacturing processes, or innovative delivery methods across the entire seafood value chain, including both fisheries and aquaculture (marine and freshwater). The initiative supports high-risk, high-impact R&D activities that contribute to climate-friendly solutions and the sustainable transformation of the seafood industry. Thematic coverage includes all species and topics, from feed production to logistics, and extends to the use of marine bioresources beyond food.
