NordForsk is opening a call for proposals to fund research and innovation projects in the field of sustainable aquaculture. Approximately NOK 72 million is available under this call. Deadline for proposals is 5 May 2020.
Aquaculture is a growing global business, which faces many facets of sustainability challenges, including careful management of effluents and waste, disease-related losses, the effect on greenhouse gas emission, and social acceptance.
The overarching aim of the programme is to generate knowledge and solutions for sustainable land-based and marine salmonid aquaculture in the Nordic countries. The programme also aims to promote Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI) perspectives in sustainable aquaculture within a Nordic context, including diversity, inclusion, openness and transparency.
Read more about the Nordic Research and Innovation Programme for Sustainable Aquaculture
Call topics:
Four crucial and inter-related areas of priority for a joint Nordic research and innovation programme in sustainable salmonid aquaculture are identified:
- Aquaculture microbiome systems
- Aquaculture feeding systems
- Biotechnological advances
- Aquaculture "big data" monitoring and control systems.
Read more about the call and apply here
IFD funding to Danish participants:
- Please note that IFD can fund both Universities, GTS institutes, Public Organizations and Industry
- IFD funds projects with at least one Danish partner. Maximum funding budget for a Danish partner is €300.000. If two or more Danish partners participate in a project the maximum funding budget is €500.000.
Read about the Danish Rules and Guidelines for international projects
Deadlines and further information:
- Deadline for proposals: 5th of May 2020
Contact Innovation Fund Denmark:
- Scientific Officer in Innovation Fund Denmark, Thomas Mathiasen, thomas.mathiasen@innofond.dk
