AIEF Round 8 is now OPEN

The 8th round of our Aquaculture Industry Engagement Fund (AIEF) - for project delivery in the current academic year (August 2024 - July 2025).

AIEF

Funding is available from the Aquaculture Industry Engagement Fund (AIEF) for short-term collaborative aquaculture projects between the UHI Aquaculture Hub and Scotland’s aquaculture industry.

Funding, expertise and facilities are available now to progress your business ideas with the UHI Aquaculture Hub.

We can help you to develop aquaculture technologies and techniques, provide the training you require, organise events, undertake feasibility studies and research, provide consultancy, services and much more.

The AIEF at a glance:

• Grants will be awarded in the region of £1,000 and £15,000
• The project will typically be 1-6 months in duration
• Projects will normally be delivered in collaboration, between an organisation(s) and UHI.
• The AIEF will cover the academic project costs and is paid directly to the University
• Collaborations that involve more than one UHI Academic Partner will be scored more highly
• Companies will be expected to contribute cash or in kind (such as staff time, materials or equipment) or a combination of both

The principle aim of the AIEF is to facilitate engagement between the knowledge, science and innovation resources at UHI and the aquaculture industry. 

This is the industry in its broadest sense - including commercial, policy, and regulatory, supply chain, etc.

Enquiries and Submission Dates

• All applications must be received by 1700 h, Friday 08 November 2024
• Projects are expected to start by Spring 2025
• Projects to be completed by 31 July 2025

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