Innovation Projects for the Industrial Sector: The Seafood Industry 2026
The Research Council of Norway funds R&D-driven innovation projects to advance sustainable growth and modernization in Norway’s seafood industry.
Funder: Research Council of Norway
Due Dates: Open-ended (applications accepted on a rolling basis)
Funding Amounts: NOK 1,000,000–10,000,000 per project | Up to 50% of eligible company costs | Total call budget: NOK 80,000,000 | Project duration: 12–48 months
Summary: Supports innovative R&D projects in the seafood industry to drive sustainable growth and modernization.
Key Information: Project Owner must be a Norwegian-registered company; at least one Norwegian partner or R&D provider required.
Description
This grant supports ambitious, research-driven innovation projects within the seafood industry, aiming to foster the development of new products, services, processes, or significant improvements to existing solutions. Projects may target any part of the seafood value chain—including aquaculture (marine and freshwater), fisheries, feed production, equipment, processing, logistics, and non-food uses of marine bioresources. The initiative is part of Norway’s strategy to promote sustainable growth, climate-friendly sector transformation, and modernization of the seafood sector. Funding is intended to trigger R&D activities that companies would not otherwise undertake.
