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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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European Space Agency: Call For Proposals - Responsible Fishing
First stage application required by 7 April 2026
ESA seeks space-based solutions to improve monitoring, safety and sustainability of the fishing industry.
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Horizon Europe 2026-27: EU Missions - Restore our Ocean and Waters
2026 calls close 23 Sep 2026; 2027 calls close 21 Sep 2027
Restoring the health of the ocean, seas, and inland waters by 2030, with funding of €1m-€8m per call.
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Horizon Europe 2026-27: Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment (Cluster 6)
Various closing dates from Apr 2026 to Sep 2027
Topics available under Horizon Europe's Cluster 6 programme for 2025/26, with up to €38m available for the largest single projects
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iX Challenge - Preserve Celtic Sea FLOW biodiversity via prediction of marine conditions
Opens: 24/02/2026 Closes: 07/04/2026
For the Love of the Sea are seeking an innovative solution which can provide a multi layered monitoring system for their sea farm. By analysing data from wind, tide and currents; the system will help to identify conditions that lead to damage and support timely…
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Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP): 2026 – 2027 Round 1
Opens: 02/02/2026 Closes: 01/04/2026
UK registered academic institutions, RTOs or Catapults can apply for a share of up to £10 million to fund innovation projects with businesses.
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British Business Bank Start-up Loans
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Unsecured loans of up to £25,000 for UK businesses which have been operating for 3 years or less, repayable over 1-5 years.
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