Norwegian Seafood Reseach Fund issues a call for up to 9.5 mill.
NOK relating to projects for implementation of R&D in commercial
companies
Norwegian Seafood Research Fund (NSRF) issues a call for up to 9.5 mill. NOK for implementing of
R&D in industry within NSRF’s financing tool called “Industry Projects” (PIB).
The call for 2015 includes the following topics:
1. Codfish industry, up to 2.5 mill. NOK
Developing automatic quality control of codfish filet
2. Vessel technology, up to 1.0 mill NOK
Developing technology for continuous measuring of stability aboard coastal fishing vessels
3. Clipfish industry, up to 2.0 mill NOK
Developing automated drying process in clipfish production
4. Pelagic industry, up to 4.0 mill NOK
Developing new technology for automated fileting of mackerel
Deadline: January 20th. 2016
About the scheme «Industry Projects »
A main goal for NSRF is to create added value for the seafood industry through research and
development (R&D). Our program “Industry Projects” will increase the commercial impact through
direct involvement of companies in specific development projects within priority focus areas for
NSRF.
The scheme is anchored in NSRF’s overall strategy and will help strengthen the implementation of
results fro R&D in the seafood industry.
Applicants may be seafood industry companies preferably in close cooperation with one or more
technology companies. Seafood industry company is defined by the “Fisheries exception to the EEA
Agreement”. Applicants may also be technology companies supplying the seafood industry in close
cooperation with a seafood industry company.
Financial support can be allocated to pilot projects, parts of projects or to complete projects.
Co-financing from other instruments such as Innovation Norway may be relevant.
Total financial support shall be within the EEA Agreement. Final economic support will be clarified
through the preparation of a final project description.
NSRF grants can not be defined as industry contribution in user-driven projects, as defined by § 4 in
the public regulations on the R&D levy in the seafood industry
All applications will be handled confidentially.
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Guidelines:
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Projects must comply with NSRF’s standard terms & conditions. If needed, the requirement
stated in paragraph 4.2. may be omitted. Omissions shall be specified in NSRF’s written
confirmation of grant.
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NSRF will establish steering committees for accepted projects, in dialogue with participating
companies.
NSRF assumes that grant recipients discuss the project description with both the steering
committee and NSRF prior to final project description.
NSRF will publicize projects that have been given grants, on it’s website www.fhf.no.
NSRF is bound by law to publicize results from R&D projects funded by NSRF, so that they
may benefit the industry as a whole.
At time of finalizing a project, final report shall be submitted to NSRF prior to publication.
(see guidelines for final reports)
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Application requirements:
A brief application shall be sent to post@fhf.no within: January 20th. 2016.
The application must contain the following attachments:
Project description (see “Template for project outlined for NSRF’s Industry projects”)
Budget and financing plan (see “Template for budget, financing plan and timetable – NSRF’s Project
in business”)
Project managers CV and documentation from all partners.
The applicant must document the technical and financial capacity to complete the project.
Project outline must be so complete that it can be evaluated based on criteria as stated below.
Maximum number of pages for the outline is 7 pages.
Procedure:
Applications will be evaluated according to the following evaluation criteria (not ranked):
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Project idea must support the NSRF’s vision:
 Industry based R & D for a sustainable, profitable and growing seafood industry
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Value to industry
 HSE, environments benefits, profitability, quality, efficiency, implementable
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Project quality
 Implementation capacity, financial strength, time schedule, economical budget
size, relevance for the seafood industry.
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Applications will be evaluated consecutively by NSRF.
The applicants that are rated the highest will be invited to submit a complete project description.
This complete project description will be prepared in cooperation between the applicant, NSRF and
other funds where relevant. Additional information about evaluation can be sent over if requested.
Final decision on the allocation of project will be made by NSRF.
NSRF reserves the right to:
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Reject submitted project outlines that are not in line with the NSRF basic strategies, and
the stated aim of this call. .
Ask for clarifications before and during the evaluation
Cancel the call or issue a new call
NSRF adheres to the Norwegian Administration Act.
«The contracting party shall prevent others from gaining access to or knowledge of information
about technical devices and procedures or operational or business conditions which from a
competition point of view should be kept secret”.
For additional information on NSRFs scheme “Industry projects”,
please contact Lars R. Lovund, NSRF, phone: +47 90680846
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1. Codfish industry
Norwegian Seafood Research Fund (NSRF) hereby issues a call for up to
2.500.000 NOK for an industry-focused project with a goal of developing
technology for automatic quality control of white fish fillet.
The call is a part of NSRFs commitment to develop fully automated production lines for production of
white fish fillet and is aimed towards the fillet industry in close cooperation with a technology
company.
Guidelines:
The Norwegian white industry meets strong competition. It is vital to optimize the whole production
chain through improved quality and automated production. Technology for automatic removal of
pinbone has been developed by combining x-ray and water jet cutting. The next face is developing
technology for automated quality control of whitefish fillet which can grade and sort products based
on quality deviations like gaping, blood spots, black lining, bone remains and parasites.
The new technology must physically and as to capacity be adjusted to existing production line for a
Norwegian fillet industry for whitefish. The technology must be able to handle cod, saithe and
haddock of varying quality. It must also have automated feeding and sorting of products with quality
deviations. The prototype shall be of suitable material and design adjusted to commercial full scale
operation, HSE and hygiene.
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The project must include the following 3 phases:
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Phase 1: Specifications, design criteria, concept development, detailed project
description, 3D sketches and price estimates for a new or modified technology
for detection of quality deviations.
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Phase 2:
o Phase 3:
Construction of prototype, small scale testing and adjustments.
Full scale testing, error corrections, implementing and transfer of
prototype.
NSRF will in cooperation with grant recipient establish a steering group for the project. The steering
group will evaluate each phase as to continued financing.
A binding cooperation agreement between the seafood industry company and the technology
company shall be established.
Fully developed prototype will form the basis for pricing, cost/ benefit analyses and decision making
for an eventual transfer to participating filleting company.
Contact person at NSRF FHF, Frank Jakobsen frank.jakobsen@fhf.no (tlf.: +47 934 54 221)
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2. Pelagic industry
Norwegian Seafood Research Fund (NSRF) hereby issues a call for up to
4.000.000 NOK for an industry-focused project with a goal of developing
technology for automatic production of “Japan-trim” mackerel fillet.
The call is a part of NSRFs commitment to “Pelagic løft – increased processing of mackerel”.
Apllicants may be a Norwegian seafood industry company in close cooperation with one or more
technology companies. Applicants may also be technology companies in close and binding
cooperation with a seafood industry company. The funds will be allocated based on established
guidelines for this type of research funding. The goal is that the project will contribute to increased
profitability for the pelagic industry.
Guidelines:
The new technology should physically fit into existing production line for a Norwegian Pelagic
processing facility. The capacity should be abt. 150 fish per minute of “Japan-trim” filet. The new
technology should handle filleting of mackerel with a core temperature from -1,5 to – 3 degrees C. It
should also have an automatic feed of raw materials. A solution with the best possible automatic
post-cleaning of the fillets, is also needed and should be included in the project. Moreover, fillet cut
surface has to fit the market demand and specifications.
The new technology can either be a modifying of existing technology, or development of new
mackerel filleting machine. The physical technology shall be of suitable material and a design to suit
the requirements of a commercial operation with full scale production as well as requirements
relating to HSE and hygiene.
The project must include the following three phases:
 Phase 1: Mapping the requirements specification, design criteria, concept
development, detailed design and 3D drawings.
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Phase 2:
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Phase 3: Testing in large scale, adjusting, assignment, transfer of prototype and
realization of the “commercial potential”.
Construction of prototype, small scale test, and adjustments.
A steering committee will be named consisting of representatives from the technology
company and one or more seafood industry companies.
NSRF will in cooperation with the steering committee evaluate each phase according to
further financing of the project.
A binding cooperation agreement between the seafood industry company and the
technology company must be established.
Fully developed prototype will form the basis for pricing, cost/benefit analysis and decisionmaking basis for an eventually commercial contract between the participating parts.
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Contaktperson, NSRF: Lars R. Lovund lars.lovund@fhf.no , phone: +47 90680846
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