SAIC at Aqua Nor 2025: Fostering Innovation and Collaboration in Aquaculture
Overview of SAIC’s Participation
The Scottish Aquaculture Innovation Centre (SAIC) proudly showcased its commitment to innovation and collaboration during Aqua Nor 2025, a key event held in Trondheim from August 19-21. Representing a partnership effort with Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE), the Scottish Government’s Marine Directorate, and Scottish Development International, the Scottish Pavilion returned to the event after a successful debut in 2023.
Exhibitors and Participants
The Pavilion featured a range of exhibitors from Scotland’s aquaculture supply chain and research institutions, highlighting the breadth of expertise and innovation. Exhibitors included:
- Aberdeen Web
- Load Monitoring Systems
- Pewag
- ACE Aquatec
- AlgiSys
- Aquafarm Equipment Scotland
- Brimmond
- GenusWave
- Institute of Aquaculture, University of Stirling
- Moredun Scientific
- MoROV Ltd
- Ocean Kinetics
- Pulcea
- SAMS Enterprise
- Roslin Institute
- UK Agritech Centre
Leadership and Engagement
Key SAIC representatives, Sarah Riddle and Lynsey Muir, played an integral role in managing the Pavilion’s activities. Sarah chaired a panel discussion titled ‘Disrupting Innovation – What’s Next for Aquaculture?’ and participated in sessions focusing on innovation clusters. A standout moment for SAIC was engaging in a bilateral meeting with a New Zealand delegation, aimed at enhancing international collaboration in aquaculture. This important discussion included Scottish Government Cabinet Secretary Mairi Gougeon, New Zealand’s Ambassador to the Nordics, David Taylor, along with representatives from SAIC, HIE, and Invest New Zealand.
Looking Ahead
SAIC’s involvement in Aqua Nor 2025 exemplifies its dedication to bolstering the aquaculture sector. The organization strives to foster innovation and promote sustainable growth, seamlessly integrating their events and initiatives into broader industry endeavors.
For more information, visit our official announcement.
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