Overview of Funding Opportunities available to Aquaculture SMEs.

Thursday 12th September 2013 IBIS. Newry Co. Down

This project was supported by the European Fisheries Fund 2007 2013 and the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.

Aquaculture needs more Farm Based Research

Research . What does it mean? Testing. Tweaking. Trying new things. Call it what you will. But many farmers call it their key to success. Acquisition of new knowledge. Farm based research. Cheaper more efficient. More practical. Smaller Projects. Learn More. Better VFM
This project was supported by the European Fisheries Fund 2007 2013 and the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.

The Approach of the Aquaculture Initiative to SME research (1)

Encourage producers to increase site efficiency by gathering info on their sites and by innovating (techniques / equipment).
Foster conditions for innovation. Best research is farm based research.

Each site has very specific characteristics.

This project was supported by the European Fisheries Fund 2007 2013 and the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.

The Approach of the Aquaculture Initiative to SME research (2)

Increase research activity into the efficiency of production. Through production orientated projects. Increased awareness of innovation and best practice through out the sector. Develop farm activities. E.g. more disease resistant strains faster growing species.
This project was supported by the European Fisheries Fund 2007 2013 and the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.

ATDC Project Approach (3)

you can only manage what you measure.

Small number of farms can work to our advantage. Collaboration can have a big impact.
Emphasis on the practice. Producers within NI are not in competition with each other. But can learn from each other.
This project was supported by the European Fisheries Fund 2007 2013 and the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.

Innovation Vouchers
SME can receive 4K of research from a Knowledge Provider. Develop a solution to a business issue. Not agricultural. Team up with 39 organisations on the island of Ireland. 10 in North 29 in the South. Can apply as an individual or as a group (combine the credits into a large project) calls in Oct / Feb / March Max is three per company (each voucher for a different project)
This project was supported by the European Fisheries Fund 2007 2013 and the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.

INI Boosting Business

INI registered companies To register provide some details on the T/O and level of exports involved. Non primary production aspect of the business. ERDF programme Up to 75% grant support of a project maximum expenditure of 66K Not aimed at capital expenditure but salaries travel & accommodation other costs (e.g. consultancy is eligible)

This project was supported by the European Fisheries Fund 2007 2013 and the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.

EFF Productive Investment in Aquaculture

Capital Expenditure 40% grant (ex VAT) Application (1) on paper (2) on line Two quotes for each item below 30K Second hand equipment (as long as not previously grant aided) is eligible. Available to FCL holders. Producing fish for the table. But, time is running out
This project was supported by the European Fisheries Fund 2007 2013 and the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.

EFF Collective Actions

Who may apply? Projects which cover measures of common interest with a broader scope than normally undertaken by private enterprises. Help meet the objectives of the Common Fisheries Policy. Project of common interest from private enterprises, trade organisations and federations, fishers, fish farmers, processors and those acting on their behalf.
This project was supported by the European Fisheries Fund 2007 2013 and the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.

EFF Collective Actions Aims

(a) contribute sustainably to the better management of resources; (d) improve working conditions and safety; (e) contribute to the transparency of markets of aquaculture products (f) improve quality and food safety; (g) develop, restructure and improve aquaculture sites; (h) investments concerning production, equipment and infrastructure (i) upgrade skills, develop new methods (j) promote partnership between scientists and operators (k) network and exchange of experience and best practice among organisations; (n) create producer organisations;
This project was supported by the European Fisheries Fund 2007 2013 and the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.

New funding source

600K to spend in 2013 /2014 Funded by part of Crown Estates income. NI CE T/O 2012, 1.3m. 1.1m from Marine Division. Promoting sustainable economic growth and jobs in coastal communities Year 1 (423K) in NI to 2 projects(158k/265k). Caron-neutral bottled water, regeneration of an old school house for tourism, craft & community useAquaculture?
This project was supported by the European Fisheries Fund 2007 2013 and the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.

Horizon 2020
The Framework Programme for Research and Innovation Horizon 2020 is the name for the new, integrated funding system that will cover all research and innovation funding Research institutes and SMEs Also Research Challenge Fund, FLAG

This project was supported by the European Fisheries Fund 2007 2013 and the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.

EMFF
European Marine and Fisheries Fund Will replace the European Fisheries Fund (EFF) from 1 January 2014 until 31 December 2020. The EMFF is structured around four pillars Smart, Green Aquaculture; which aims to help aquaculture businesses achieve economic viability and competitiveness
This project was supported by the European Fisheries Fund 2007 2013 and the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.

INTERREG IVA Cross-border Programme Co-operation 2007-2013

Northern Ireland, Border Region of Ireland and Western Scotland Who can apply? From a corporate governance perspective, the Lead Partner in any application should be a Public Sector Body or equivalent.

This project was supported by the European Fisheries Fund 2007 2013 and the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.

EU push for Aquaculture. The Limassol Declaration

In October 2012, meeting of EU Ministers with responsibility for maritime affairs . This declaration emphases on five growth areas ; renewable energy, aquaculture, tourism, mineral resources and blue biotechnology.

This project was supported by the European Fisheries Fund 2007 2013 and the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.

Local push for Aquaculture; Going For Growth.

Agri Food Strategy Board Report May 2013 Concerted effort to increase economic contribution by food. Series of recommendations Aim for Fisheries and Aquaculture to grow from current level of 30m to 90m by 2020.

This project was supported by the European Fisheries Fund 2007 2013 and the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.

Aquaculture Initiative calls on the Sector to use funds to Innovate & Develop
Targeted at specific production problem. Client (fish farmer) focussed. Practical, farm based work. Optimal development of sites. Aquaculture Initiative technical body, linking private sector SMEs with scientific bodies and market.

This project was supported by the European Fisheries Fund 2007 2013 and the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.

This project was supported by the European Fisheries Fund 2007 2013 and the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.