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FHF Wild Capture Fisheries R&D Program

Mackerel Bycatch Reduction in Herring Trawling (PIB)

Supports wild-capture fisheries in reducing mackerel bycatch through practical decision-support systems co-developed with commercial fleets.

FHF — Fiskeri- og havbruksnæringens forskningsfinansiering is a quasi-governmental Norwegian body funded entirely by a mandatory 0.3% levy on seafood exports, operating under the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries. This call, classified under FHF's PIB (Praktisk Innovasjons- og Bedriftsutvikling) instrument for applied innovation with direct industry benefit, allocates 6 million NOK to deve

Funds development and validation of a decision-support system to reduce mackerel bycatch during herring trawling operations.

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 6M

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