Who is behind the Seafood Innovation Award?

The Seafood Innovation Award is hosted by the North Atlantic Seafood Forum (NASF) in Bergen, Norway (3-5 March, 2026).

The Seafood Innovation Award has an international scope and we encourage applicants world-wide to apply. The companies participating in the Seafood Innovation Awards has the opportunity to win a prize of:

25 000 NOK cash price, 1 year free membership in NCE Seafood Innovation, 2 free NASF passes for 2027.

(Have you applied before – and would like to try again this year? Please do!)

And last, but certainly not least: The winner gets invaluable councelling and advise from industry experts from the aqaculture industry –

70 BLÅ, OCEAN INCUBATOR – 3-month free membership

ACAPO ONSAGERS – provides assistance with the filing of trademark or patent application(s) in Norway and/or abroad

OCEAN TALES (in association with ANNERLEDESLANDET & ARTGARDEN) – offers help in networking, graphic design, ideas and marketing strategy

NAGELLD – Choose between two alternatives regarding 3D modelling, VR and use of the software Spawn

SØLVREV – Will film the select companies pitching. The films will be available free to the winner and the runner ups

Who should apply? Our logic and criteria

We are looking for those who can help solve some of the challenges facing the aquaculture industry. The companies are assessed based on several key criteria, including environmental impact, business idea, the team’s competence, and the company’s growth potential.

Have you applied before – and want to apply again? Please do!