Supporting governance and multi-stakeholder participation in aquaculture research and innovation.
Funding Year: 2009
Funding Scheme: Coordination and Support Action
Sub-Programme: Theme 2: Food, Agriculture & Fisheries Biotechnology Technology
Project Duration: 2009- 2012
Total Project Value: €989,281
EU Grant-Aid: €989,281
Grant-Aid to Ireland: €179,455
Lead Partner: European Aquaculture Technology and Innovation Platform, Belgium
Irish Partner: Aqua TT Ltd.
Website: Not currently available
Project Summary:
The Aqualnnova Project seeks to establish an operational framework for dialogue (based on best governance practices) between the aquaculture industry, the research community and policy makers, focusing on exploiting the potential for innovation and technological development in the European aquaculture value chain. It will actively promote the exploitation, dissemination and communication of Community aquaculture RTD research actions and results, looking to improve the manner in which the knowledge generated is efficiently and effectively managed, disseminated and transferred.
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