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FHF Seafood Processing and Market R&D Program

Automated Frozen Fish and Shrimp Block Handling Call

Funds seafood companies and suppliers developing automated systems to handle frozen fish and shrimp blocks through an FHF project grant.

FHF administers this one-off project grant under its seafood processing research work. The call funds the development, testing and use of an automated system for unpacking frozen fish or shrimp blocks. FHF makes up to NOK 5 million available and expects to fund one project. The project may cover the full handling line or focus on depalletizing or unpacking. Participation must span the seafood valu

Automated depalletizing, transport, feeding, package opening and waste handling for frozen fish or shrimp blocks, together with cost, labour and worker-safety evidence.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.One-off
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.23 Oct 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.NOK 5M

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Last verified: 3 Aug 2026Source: www.fhf.no