FHF Seafood Processing and Market R&D Program

Ripple Effects and Value Creation Analysis

Supports seafood value analysis by evaluating how fisheries and aquaculture investments shape regional economic outcomes.

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FHF — Fiskeri- og havbruksnæringens forskningsfinansiering is a Norwegian quasi-governmental R&D funder operating as a state-owned company under the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries, financed entirely by a mandatory 0.3% levy on Norwegian seafood exports. This call allocates 10 million NOK for ripple-effect and value-creation analyses for the Norwegian seafood industry over the period 2026 to 2028 (Norwegian: Ringvirknings- og verdiskapingsanalyser 2026-2028), with a deadline of 26 June 2026. The project title explicitly spans 2026–2028, indicating this is likely a multi-year research commission of 24 to 36 months rather than a single-year grant. Ripple-effect analysis in the Norwegian seafood context typically quantifies the economic value generated along the supply chain — from catch and harvest through processing, export, and retail — as well as the downstream effects on employment, regional economies, and related industries. Eligible applicants include for-profit companies, non-profits, universities, and research institutions registered and operating in Norway; individuals are not eligible, and international participation requires a Norwegian lead with ID-porten portal access. The call sits within FHF's market and processing cross-sector area, reflecting FHF's mandate to support research that strengthens the competitive and commercial position of the Norwegian seafood industry. Proposals are expected to produce outputs usable by industry, government, and trade bodies for policy and strategic planning.