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FHF Wild Capture Fisheries R&D Program

Flexible Trawl System for Gentle White Fish Trawling (PIB)

Supports white-fish trawl innovation in Norway by creating gentler harvest systems that reduce fish damage and preserve quality.

FHF — Fiskeri- og havbruksnæringens forskningsfinansiering is Norway's industry-financed seafood R&D body, collecting a mandatory 0.3% levy on all seafood exports and operating under the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries. This call, under the PIB (Praktisk Innovasjons- og Bedriftsutvikling) instrument for applied industry innovation, is the largest PIB call in the 2026 FHF snapshot at 10 m

Funds development of a flexible trawl system for gentler handling and reduced physical damage during white fish trawling.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Multiple per year
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.12–36 months
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.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.NOK 10M

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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.fhf.no