Aquaculture
Aquaculture is one of the fastest growing AgriFood areas globally, and is key to ensure food security for a growing world population.
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The UK aquaculture industry has a production value in excess of £590 million to the UK economy, and Scottish salmon represents one of the most valuable food exports. The expertise found within the UK aquaculture industry positions us as leaders on many of the challenges and opportunties in this field. The UK industry is centred around production of key species such as salmon, as well as other growing finfish and shellfish sectors. Combining best industry practice with innovative solutions and a supportive research base, the UK is positioned to significantly expand its offshore, nearshore and land-based production systems.
Innovate UK Business Connect has expertise across a range of aquaculture production methodologies which gives us the insight needed to connect you to relevant organisations. We bring together a range of different stakeholders from industry, academia, government and others to enable consortia building and provide clear direction to people who want to innovate in this sphere.
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Farmed animals and aquaculture SPARK Awards
Opens: 20/10/2025 Closes: 26/11/2025
UK-registered academic institutions or Research and Technology Organisations (RTOs) can apply for up to £20,000 to collaborate with a UK-registered SME to accelerate the development of innovative products, processes or services to drive sustainable production within the UK farmed animal or aquacult
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Resource efficiency for resilience and sustainability: feasibility studies
Opens: 22/09/2025 Closes: 03/11/2025
Up to £25k per project for innovative feasibility studies in novel, sustainable, low carbon materials and manufacturing, including seaweed processing.
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Innovate UK Innovation Loans Round 23
Opens: 04/09/2025 Closes: 22/10/2025
UK registered businesses can apply for loans for close to market innovative projects with strong commercial potential. They must significantly improve the UK economy and drive societal benefit.
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Trilateral partnerships to drive innovation in climate-smart agriculture
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22/09/2022
Can innovation unlock the potential of seaweed in the UK?
In May 2022, Innovate UK KTN brought the UK seaweed industry together to discuss challenges and opportunities linked to seaweed and to drive collaboration and innovation in the sector. 294 people joined us online to hear from our excellent speakers including farmers, processors, academics and businesses.