Seafood Innovation Award 2025: An Opportunity for Start-ups in the Seafood Industry
The Seafood Innovation Award 2025 is an outstanding initiative dedicated to driving innovation in the seafood sector. This prestigious award will be presented during the North Atlantic Seafood Forum, one of the world’s largest industry gatherings, which will take place on March 4 and 5, 2025, in Bergen, Norway.
Organized by NCE Seafood Innovation, in collaboration with DNB, Pareto, Nordic USV, Invest in Bergen, and the North Atlantic Seafood Forum itself, the award seeks to identify and recognize start-ups with innovative solutions that can transform the seafood industry, promoting sustainability, efficiency and technological advances.
The participating start-ups will have the chance to win a cash prize of NOK 25,000 (approximately 2,123.13€), but the benefits go far beyond that. The winner will also receive one year’s free membership of NCE Seafood Innovation, two passes to the North Atlantic Seafood Forum in 2025, and three months of free membership of the Future Ocean Incubator.
In addition, participating companies can enjoy other advantages, such as:
- Future Ocean Incubator: three months of free access, providing valuable support for project development;
- Acapo Assistance: help with registering trademarks or patents, both in Norway and abroad;
- Networking and strategy services by Annerledeslandet, promoting connections and strategic ideas for business expansion;
- Graphic and design support from Artgarden;
- 3D modeling, VR, and Spawn technologies provided by Nagelld;
- Pitch video production by Sølvrev, with the final materials available to the winner and finalists.
This set of advantages makes the Seafood Innovation Award much more than a financial prize, offering start-ups essential tools to leverage their projects and gain international visibility.
The competition is aimed at start-up companies that present innovative solutions to the seafood industry’s challenges. Applications must be submitted by February 10, 2025.
As well as pitching ideas to a global audience at the North Atlantic Seafood Forum, participants will have the opportunity to establish contacts with industry leaders and strategic investors, a unique advantage for start-ups looking to grow in the market.
For companies wishing to apply, B2E CoLAB is available to provide support at every stage of the process. From drafting and applying to preparing for the pitch, our team can help maximize the chances of success, ensuring that your project is well-positioned to stand out.
