Due to high interest we will start two new groups in 2025, in February and in October
Please use this electronic registration link for the group starting in February 2025
Please use this electronic registration link for the group starting in October 2025
We encourage participants to register as soon as possible.
Enrolled participants will be contacted in advance of the start date
There is a constant need for knowledge to secure sustainable growth in the seafood industry and advancement in the seafood value chain.
Knowledge sharing and talent development are key factors for our partners to increase the ability to apply the latest technologies and trigger sustainable growth.
Seafood Next is a competence program developed to meet the needs of the industry when it comes to knowledge development. It is an international program for new professionals in the industry.
Seafood Next focuses on sustainable growth and innovation throughout the seafood value chain.
Through the 4-module program you will meet leading actors in the seafood industry, visit fish farms and hatcheries and get insight about the most important mega trends in the industry.
The 4 modules:
Seafood Next is open to anyone who wants to develop their insight about the global seafood industry. Different expertise, education and competence are only an advantage.
It is a one-year program, where you will participate in four three-day modules.
The modules serve as a meeting platform for exchange of experience and you will get to build an important network for your future career in the industry.
In addition to the four physical modules, you will gain access to Blue Planet Academy, a leading digital e-learning platform within aquaculture.
Language: English*
One year program with 4 modules of 3 days
Group #8 will start in October 2024
*The program is held in Norwegian if the group exclusively consists of Norwegian-speaking participants.
Module | Theme | Dates | Location |
1 | Research and Management, Intro to the Value Chain | 5th –7th February 2025 | Bergen |
2 | 100 % Utilization of Raw Materials and New Value Chains | 10th – 14th June* 2025 | Iceland |
3 | Innovation and New Technology | 9th – 11th Sept 2025 | Trondheim |
4 | Sales and Market, Fish Health and Feed Ingredients | 11th – 13th Nov 2025 | Oslo/Ås |
*Included travel days to and from Iceland
Module | Theme | Dates | Location |
1 | Research and Management, Intro to the Value Chain | 15th –17th October 2025 | Bergen |
2 | Innovation and New Technology 100 % Utilization of | 26th – 28th January 2026 | Trondheim |
3 | Sales and Market, Fish Health and Feed Ingredients | 11th – 13th March 2026 | Oslo/Ås |
4 | Raw Materials and New Value Chains | 9th – 13th June* 2026 | Iceland |
*Included travel days to and from Iceland
Dates for group #10 can be adjusted.
Administration fee: NOK 15.000,-
Program fee: NOK 68.750,- *
Partners and members of NCE Seafood Innovation Cluster have the program fee included in the annual membership fee*
Startups and risk capital members have a 50% discount on the program fee.
In addition to the administration and program fees, there is a fixed module cost at NOK 11.500 kr,- per participant per module and cover all costs regarding meeting facilities (also costs regarding digital meetings), hotel, diet, travel and activities for the participants during each module.
Adjustment of total module costs will be made after the final module.
*Number of free candidates is according to member and partnership agreement and is specified in the agreement.
*Number of free candidates is according to member and partnership agreement and is specified in the agreement.
From 2025, NCE Seafood Innovation will exit the time-limited cluster program Norwegian Innovation Clusters, and gain a mature cluster status. Hence, the financial support from Innovation Norway to run Seafood Next will cease and this may reflect the pricing of the upcoming program. Based on this, the listed prices above may be subjected for adjustments.
From 2025, Travelmate AS will handle the module logistics. Current point of contact for all logistics related inquiries on behalf of the cluster is:
Irene Alice Langhelle
+47 45 15 12 12
For questions regarding the program or registration for the program,
please contact program manager Fride Iversen at fride@seafoodinnovation.no
