🇳🇴 NORWAY
1. 🇳🇴 AI Detects Shrimp Diseases Early
Description
DTU Aqua and Norwegian partners unveiled an AI‑driven underwater camera system that detects shrimp diseases before outbreaks, reducing losses and antibiotic use in warm‑water and Nordic RAS systems.
Organisation & link
DTU Aqua (collaboration incl. Norwegian shrimp facilities) – https://www.aqua.dtu.dk
Innovators
Researchers in aquatic health and computer vision at DTU Aqua and industry pilot farms.
Sources
DTU Aqua news, 7 April 2026 [aqua.dtu.dk]
2. 🇳🇴 Triple‑Win Zinc Coatings for Salmon
Description
Norwegian researchers and suppliers introduced a new zinc‑coating method that improves corrosion resistance, fish welfare, and cage lifespan in salmon aquaculture.
Organisation & link
Industry–research collaboration reported by The Fish Site – https://thefishsite.com
Innovators
Materials engineers and aquaculture equipment specialists from Norway.
Sources
The Fish Site, 10 March–13 April 2026 roundup [thefishsite.com]
3. 🇳🇴 New RAS Facility Agreement Signed
Description
Lødingen Fisk signed an agreement for a next‑generation Norwegian RAS facility, focusing on improved biosecurity and feed efficiency.
Organisation & link
Lødingen Fisk – https://www.lodingenfisk.no
Innovators
Norwegian aquaculture developers with RAS engineering partners.
Sources
The Fish Site, 16 February–April 2026 updates [thefishsite.com]
🇩🇰 DENMARK
1. 🇩🇰 AI Vision for Shrimp Health
Description
DTU Aqua launched a new image‑based AI tool using underwater cameras to identify shrimp diseases before they spread, supporting Denmark’s first warm‑water shrimp facilities.
Organisation & link
DTU Aqua – https://www.aqua.dtu.dk
Innovators
DTU Aqua researchers in aquatic diagnostics and machine learning.
Sources
DTU Aqua news, 7 April 2026 [aqua.dtu.dk]
2. 🇩🇰 Gentle Feed‑Handling Reduces Waste
Description
FM Bulk Handling showcased technology that reduces fish‑feed pellet breakage, cutting waste and improving feed conversion ratios in aquaculture systems.
Organisation & link
FM Bulk Handling A/S – https://fmbh.dk
Innovators
SME engineering team led by Jeppe Bergmann Rasmussen.
Sources
FiskerForum, 20 April 2026 [fiskerforum.com]
3. 🇩🇰 Circular Land‑Based Fish Farming Blueprint
Description
GreenScale presented a standardized, circular RAS concept integrating fish production into agriculture with zero‑waste water and nutrient reuse.
Organisation & link
GreenScale – https://www.greenscale.dk
Innovators
Danish agri‑tech founders and RAS specialists.
Sources
GreenScale project overview, April 2026 [greenscale.dk]
🇫🇮 FINLAND
1. 🇫🇮 Sustainable Fisheries Innovation Programmes
Description
Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke) highlighted new innovation projects targeting sustainable aquaculture, low‑impact fishing, and novel fish products from under‑used species.
Organisation & link
Luke – https://www.luke.fi
Innovators
Multidisciplinary teams combining fisheries science and food technology.
Sources
Luke / Innovation Programmes for Fisheries [morefromresearch.fi]
2. 🇫🇮 EMFAF‑Backed Aquaculture Renewals
Description
Finland’s EMFAF programme reported new funding decisions accelerating innovation in aquaculture systems, processing, and environmental technologies.
Organisation & link
Ministry of Agriculture & Forestry – https://mmm.fi
Innovators
Public–private consortia across Finland’s fisheries value chain.
Sources
MMM EMFAF programme updates, April 2026 [mmm.fi]
🇸🇪 SWEDEN
1. 🇸🇪 Water‑Wise Aquaculture Innovation Call
Description
Formas, Vinnova and partners announced a mission‑driven innovation call addressing water balance, reporting and sustainability—highly relevant to land‑based aquaculture and RAS.
Organisation & link
Formas / Vinnova – https://formas.se | https://vinnova.se
Innovators
Swedish universities, institutes and aquaculture‑tech SMEs.
Sources
Formas call published 28 April 2026 [formas.se]
🇮🇸 ICELAND
1. 🇮🇸 Fully Submersible Cage Systems Validated
Description
Innovasea announced successful Icelandic trials of fully submersible aquaculture systems, improving fish welfare and storm resilience.
Organisation & link
Innovasea – https://www.innovasea.com
Innovators
Ocean‑engineering specialists working with Icelandic salmon farmers.
Sources
IceFish Aquaculture Hub press, 21 April 2026 [icefish.is]
2. 🇮🇸 Semi‑Closed Fjord‑Grazing Pilots
Description
Iceland’s new aquaculture bill enables pilot innovations such as fjord grazing—deep, semi‑closed cages feeding fish with natural zooplankton attracted by light.
Organisation & link
Ministry of Industry & Fisheries – https://www.government.is
Innovators
Icelandic regulators, marine scientists, and pioneering fish farmers.
Sources
Fish Farming Expert, 28 April 2026 [fishfarmin…expert.com]
