Innovation Projects for the Industrial Sector: The Seafood Industry 2026
The Research Council of Norway funds research-driven innovation projects to advance sustainable and climate-friendly transformation in Norway’s seafood industry, covering fisheries and aquaculture.
Funder: Research Council of Norway
Due Dates: Open-ended (continuous submission)
Funding Amounts: NOK 1,000,000–10,000,000 per project (12–48 months); up to 50% of eligible company costs covered; NOK 80,000,000 total call budget
Summary: Supports research-driven innovation projects in the seafood industry, targeting sustainable transformation and new solutions in fisheries and aquaculture.
Key Information: Project Owner must be a Norwegian-registered company with economic activity in Norway; at least one Norwegian partner or R&D provider required.
Description
This opportunity from the Research Council of Norway funds innovation projects within the seafood industry, aiming to foster research-based innovation and restructuring for both established and emerging business sectors. Projects should involve significant industrial research and/or experimental development, with outcomes such as new products, services, manufacturing processes, or substantial improvements to existing solutions across the seafood value chain. The program prioritizes sustainability, climate-friendly solutions, and contributions to Norway’s low-emission goals, supporting transformative change in fisheries and aquaculture—including freshwater and marine bioresources.
