Aquaculture
Aquaculture is one of the fastest growing AgriFood areas globally, and is key to ensure food security for a growing world population.
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 opportuntie’s 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 landbased production systems.
KTN has expertise across a range of aquaculture production methodolgies 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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Fisheries and Seafood Scheme - open funding
Opens: 14/04/2021 Closes: 31/12/2023
The Fisheries and Seafood Scheme (rolling applications with an 8-week turnaround) will provide financial support for projects in England that secure sustainable growth across the catching, processing and aquaculture sectors, and that protect and enhance the marine environment.
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Novel, low-emission food production systems: feasibility studies and industrial research
Opens: 18/01/2023 Closes: 19/04/2023
Apply for a share of up to £16m to deliver resource efficient, low-emission food production systems, including alternative proteins and Total Controlled Environment Agriculture (TCEA).
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Novel low-emission food production systems: Investor Partnership
Opens: 08/05/2023 Closes: 05/07/2023
UK registered SMEs can apply for a share of up to £3 million to develop novel production systems that create resource efficient, low-emission foods, particularly proteins. This must align with private investment from selected investor partners.
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African Aquaculture: Challenges and opportunities
Join us to discuss opportunities for collaboration between the UK and Africa to support developments in the growing aquaculture sector, and meet with others who could help you fast-track your innovation.
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African Aquaculture: Challenges and opportunities
Join us to discuss opportunities for collaboration between the UK and Africa to support developments in the growing aquaculture sector, and meet with others who could help you fast-track your innovation.
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Supporting investment into UK AgriFood in 2023
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