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.
Current Aquaculture funding opportunities
Fisheries and Seafood Scheme - open funding
Opens: 14/04/2021 Closes: 31/12/2022
The Fisheries and Seafood Scheme 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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Innovation Loans Future Economy Competition – Round 4
Opens: 09/06/2022 Closes: 13/07/2022
UK registered businesses can apply for loans for innovative projects with strong commercial potential to significantly improve the UK economy.
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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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Alex Newnes secured the Young Innovators Award 2020/21 from Innovate UK and The Prince’s Trust due to his innovative approach to developing eco-friendly alternatives to single-use and non-recyclable plastics as the co-founder of PlantSea.
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06.06.2022
African Aquaculture: Challenges and Opportunities - event roundup and next steps
In early April 2022, AgriFood Africa Connect brought together the aquaculture communities in Africa and the UK through our online “African Aquaculture: Challenges and Opportunities” event. 241 people joined us to discuss the challenges facing the industry in Africa and how collaboration and knowledge transfer could turn the challenges into opportunities.