Sustainable Aquaculture Innovation Cluster Ltd.

  📣 SAIC opens Expression of Interest call for collaboration projects In advance of a full funding call targeted for Autumn 2026, SAIC has launched an Expression of Interest (EOI) call for collaborative research, development, and innovation projects that address priority challenges and opportunities within Scottish #aquaculture. This call is designed to build a pipeline of proposals ahead of the full application stage. This opportunity is open to industry and academic partners working to support the #sustainable growth, #productivity, #resilience, and international competitiveness of the sector. For the first time, partners qualifying for funding include both HEIs and SMEs. 📅 EOI Deadline: 23:59, 26 June 2026 Find out more or apply below 👇 https://lnkd.in/eirWcT43

⏰4 weeks to go! Aquaculture UK 2026 is shaping up to be the biggest show yet in Glasgow 📆16-17 June | 📍Scottish Event Campus (SEC) 🚀250+ leading suppliers showcasing AI, robotics, smart farming, RAS, semi-closed systems, and hybrid energy solutions 🎤Free two-day conference on fish health, genetics, feeds, innovation and more 🤝Global networking with farmers, producers, and aquaculture professionals 🏙️World-class SEC facilities and Glasgow's vibrant scene 👉Register for free: https://lnkd.in/eQkXpE7F #AquacultureUK #AquacultureUK26 #Aquaculture

SAIC Introduces: The Big Blue Bridge This week, SAIC welcomes The Big Blue Bridge to our Consortium. The Big Blue Bridge helps #aquaculture and #marine #technology businesses grow through strategic #marketing, powerful networks, and hands-on startup support. They work hands-on with aquaculture tech companies and innovators to clarify what truly matters about their technology, translate complex technical solutions into clear, compelling messages, and develop marketing strategies and materials that cut through the noise. Find our more about The Big Blue Bridge below 👇 https://lnkd.in/e-gZatwp

📢 SAIC Sector Advisory Committee   📢 EOIs invited  📢 Closing date: Friday 19th June 2026    SAIC’s new governance structure is creating two expert panels: our Science Panel is focused on assessing project proposals and supporting scientific horizon scanning, with our Sector Advisory Committee designed to reflect the voices, experience, and priorities of the sector, helping shape SAIC’s strategic direction. For information on joining SAIC's science panel, check out our website. SAIC’s new Sector Advisory Committee will bring together expertise from finfish, shellfish, seaweed production, enabling technologies, and environmental and climate resilience. This advisory group will play a key role in providing independent recommendations, sector aligned guidance, and constructive challenges to our Board.      Up to 12 members will be appointed for a three-year term.    Why get involved?    🌟 Help influence SAIC’s strategic priorities   🤝 Support this trusted national platform for aquaculture innovation    🔍 Strengthen transparency, credibility and collaboration across the sector      We are looking for people with relevant experience, independent thinking, and a commitment to responsible, sustainable growth. Balanced representation across species, disciplines, and perspectives is essential. EOIs are encouraged from:   👉 #Finfish, #shellfish and #seaweed production  👉 Wider #aquaculture supply chain  👉 Enabling technologies sector  👉 Environmental and #climate resilience fields    Full details of how to submit an EOI for the Sector Advisory Committee can be found below👇  https://lnkd.in/ebmbCgEx 

The National Robotarium's Business Development Manager Naomi Battison and Robotics Engineer David Valente will be panellists at the upcoming Aquaculture UK conference, taking place on 16-17 June at Scottish Event Campus (SEC). Naomi and David will share insights on how #robotics #automation and #MachineLearning are benefiting the fisheries sector, and how industry can best prepare for their adoption and rapid advancement. The panel will draw on learnings from a recent workshop, run in partnership with the Sustainable Aquaculture Innovation Cluster Ltd. with their Head of Research & Innovation, Sarah Riddle, also confirmed on the panel alongside speakers from Mowi Scotland, Underwater Contracting Ltd (UCO) and resident company at #TheNationalRobotarium Touchlab Limited. Find out more and register: https://lnkd.in/eHczT5HN Heriot-Watt University | Heriot-Watt GRID | Heriot-Watt University Orkney

🔔 New funding opportunities from FHF (Fiskeri- og havbruksnæringens forskningsfinansiering) – Salmon lice control FHF have just announced two open calls supporting the development and documentation of methods and technologies for the control and prevention of salmon lice: https://lnkd.in/daqVh7td

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SAIC Introduces: Seaweave This month, SAIC welcomed Seaweave Ltd to our Consortium! Seaweave are a New Zealand based #technology company developing proven rugged, intelligent monitoring systems for #aquaculture, #fisheries, and wider #marine operations. Their FLOW platform integrates subsea and surface cameras, GPS tracking, and #AI to deliver real‑time insights on biomass, #welfare, and #environmental conditions. Read the full blog below👇 https://lnkd.in/ezGhJFG3

🧬 Farm health isn’t just about response - it’s about building a resilient engine. From diagnostics and vaccines to genomics and AI, the tools shaping the next era of aquaculture health are converging fast. But how do we connect them into systems that genuinely improve welfare, productivity, and long‑term resilience? This panel explores how health innovation is evolving - from passive disease detection to real‑time decision engines; from species‑specific vaccine pipelines to breakthroughs beyond salmon; and from selective breeding to AI‑enabled insights that link welfare directly to performance. Bringing together perspectives from Sustainable Aquaculture Innovation Cluster Ltd., Teora, The Center for Aquaculture Technologies (CAT), Blue Food Performance, and dsm-firmenich - this session will also unpack how diagnostics, vaccines, genetics, and AI can work together and what it will take to de‑risk adoption and scale these solutions across species and regions. 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐬: 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐠𝐧𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬, 𝐕𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬, 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐈 🗓️ 28 May 2026 | 11:45–12:30 | Main Stage Join us in London to explore how health, welfare, and performance can be designed together - and scaled responsibly. 🎫 Be in the room when these industry leaders tackle the systems, tools, and partnerships shaping the next era of aquaculture health. Secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/eZVfRAHT

📢 Opportunity for #Aquaculture & #Innovation Experts: SAIC Science Panel 📢 EOIs invited 📢 Closing date: Friday 29th May 2026   SAIC is inviting Expressions of Interest for our independent Science Panel.   The SAIC Science Panel will play a key role in shaping SAIC’s #research, #innovation priorities, and #funding decisions. Up to 12 members will be appointed for a two‑year term.   Panel members will have the opportunity to: 👉 Review R&D project proposals and assess scientific quality, innovation potential, and sector relevance 👉 Contribute to horizon scanning and insights on emerging technologies 👉 Engage with national and international networks across science, innovation, and industry   SAIC welcomes interest from professionals across #aquaculture science, applied technologies, and related fields. Academic affiliation is not required. International perspectives are encouraged, and SAIC aims for a balanced mix across #finfish, #shellfish, and #seaweed.   Expertise of particular interest includes: fish health & welfare, genetics, virology, environmental science, shellfish and seaweed cultivation, applied technologies (IoT, sensors, imaging), sustainability, and climate resilience.   Read the full guidance and apply below 👇 https://lnkd.in/eUJBu4KJ