Does your startup company want to pitch your cutting edge seafood-related idea at the North Atlantic Seafood Forum in Bergen?
Application deadline 10 February 2026
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WHO SHOULD APPLY?
3 – 5th of March 2026, NCE Seafood Innovation together with DNB, Pareto, Guard, Invest in Vestland and The North Atlantic Seafood Forum (NASF) arranges the Seafood Innovation Award Showcase, Speed date and Award show under the North Atlantic Seafood Forum conference in Bergen.
After the SHOWCASE, the companies will meet potential investors, customers and collaborators in a speed date session.
The winner gets:
25 000 NOK cash price, 1 year free membership in NCE Seafood Innovation, 2 free NASF passes for 2027, and 3 months free membership in the Future Ocean Incubator.
Hands-on contributions from industry experts:
70 BLÅ, OCEAN INCUBATOR – 3 months free membership
ACAPO ONSAGERS – provides assistance with the filing of trademark or patent application(s) in Norway and/or abroad
OCEAN TALES (in association with ANNERLEDESLANDET & ARTGARDEN) – offers help in networking, graphic design, advice on business model, ideas and marketing strategy
NAGELLD – Choose between two alternatives regarding 3D modelling, VR and use of the software Spawn.
SØLVREV – Will film the select companies pitching. The films will be available free to the winner and the runner ups
Who should apply? Our logic and criteria
We are looking for those who can help solve some of the challenges facing the aquaculture industry. The companies are assessed based on several key criteria, including environmental impact, business idea, the team’s competence, and the company’s growth potential.
Have you applied before – and want to apply again? Please do!