The fund is administered by the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra).
We are currently accepting applications to the fund. Find out how to apply.
The fund will support projects, ideas and technologies that aim to disrupt the seafood sector. Disruptive innovation is when the application of the technology or idea has a significant impact on the industry or the market. Projects should consider these priorities:
To reduce the environmental impact of seafood.
Technologies to bring the industry into the 21st century.
Ensuring seafood security for years to come.
Creating new partnerships across
the seafood & tech sectors
Strengthening the evidence base for
sustainable management.
To improve future certainty for
seafood business.
The continued ability of the aquaculture industry to meet the global demand for quality seafood products is dependent on the availability of sustainable,...
Waterjet cutting tools are routinely used in filleting factories where they have the precision to remove damage and create portions without contacting knives...
Black Soldier Fly (BSF) technology is well proven, but gaps remain such as the performance of fish fed on a BSF diet in...
In light of the coronavirus pandemic, we are now accepting applications until 12 noon on 26 June 2020.
Have an innovative idea? Find out how to apply.