Aquaculture R&D in Norway

Pre-required conditions for research within the aquaculture industry

Dr. Jan OlliGeneral Manager

Summary

•R&D history in aquaculture

•Innovation system

•R&D infrastructure

•R&D expenses and funding

•The Institute sector in Chile

•Vision of the Chilean R&D on aquaculture

•AVS Chile SA

Historical development- few milestones

Freshwater facility 1971

Seawater facility 1973•AKVAFORSK

•IMR

•Breeding programme

Freshwater facility Matre 1971

1971

Activities in aquaculture 1971

Fisheries & Aquaculture 1998

Tromso 1988

•SINTEF

•Fiskeriforskning

•Nofima2008

R&D Infrastructure- Institutions

Universities: 6

Others: 7

Universities andhigh schools

Institute sector Aquaculture R&D: 17

Industry focused scientifically based research institutes

Academia Industry

R&D Infrastructure- Facilities

Land based: 6

Sea based: 8

Fish trials (major) 4 on Institute sector

3 on Institute sector

Land based: 2Challenge tests 2 on Institute sector

Chemistry laboratories

Technology laboratories

Norwegian R&D expenses 1989-2005

Modified from: NRC 2007

1988 1990 1992 1994 1996 1998 2000 2002 2004 20060

10,000

20,000

30,000

40,000

50,000

60,000

R&D expenses within aquaculture 2005

Source: Sundnes & Sarpebakken,NIFU STEP 7/2007

Total: 76 500 mill. CLP

R&D expenses within aquaculture 2005

Source: Sundnes & Sarpebakken,NIFU STEP 7/2007

Total: 76 500 mill. CLP

Private investment in aquaculture R&D

Source: Nofima,Data for Norway

Investment in R&D- % turnover

Source: Nofima,Data for Norway

Funding instrumentsNorwegian Research Council

40 000 Mill CLP for R&D in aquaculture during 2005

Centre of ExcellenceCentre of Research driven innovation

National priorities – big programs

Basic ResearchApplied

ResearchInnovation programs

Free Basic Research Projects User governed projects

Tax incentive

Other funding instruments

Loans and grantsto the industry

Several other programsfor cooperation

Innovation Norway R&D institutions +

Industry

Investment and development

0.3% of seafood export valueFishery and Aquaculture

Research Fund

Between companies

Priority with need of the industry

Around 11 000 Mill CLP for R&D 2008

Regional fundsOther funds

Tax Incentive- Skattefunn

• Contribute to new or improved

Innovation Norway, NRC, Tax authorities

• Management

In-kind contributionaccepted

• Up to 20% (project total cost) deduction

Through internet• Application Answer within 2-3 weeks

Pre-approved research institutions

ProductsServices

Production processes

The Institute sector

• Scientific research with a strong industry focus

• More than 50% of aquaculture R&D expenses in this sector (2005)

• Work in close cooperation with the industry

29% in the Institute sectorIndustry contribution

in R&D

6% in Universities

Scientific foundation of the Institute SectorAVS Chile- Mother companies

AgriculturalUniversity

College ofFisheries Science

Veterinary School

University of Technology

Akvaforsk

Matforsk

Fiskeriforskning

VESO

SINTEF

ACADEMIA INSTITUTE SECTOR

NOFIMA

AVS

Nature of R&D in the Institute sector

Basic competence building and research

• Long term projects – 1-5 years• Public funded

Research projects with industry participation

• Long term projects – 1-3 years• Public/private funding

Contract research• Project duration of 0,3 – 1 year• Private funding (often included public incentives)

From basic to applied research

Successful industry driven researchInstitute sector

Balance

High academic standard

Contribution to value creation

• Attract best talents and ability to develop “industry researchers”

• World class competence in the field of expertise

• Close collaboration with the industry CompetitivenessSustainability

• High scientific publication rateProof of expertiseRequired to get funding

• Ability to identify and get what is required to solve future challenges

Pre-requisites for a strong Institute sector

A competitive and strong research sector contributing to the sustainable development of the industry

Long term governmental investments in education and research

Tax incentives for industry to invest in research and innovation

Strategic investments into research and innovation from industry players

A real marketplace for research contracts (both public and private)

There must be a market oriented culture at the research institutions

The institutes must have the sound scientific foundation

Chile and Aquaculture

Economy of knowledge

Duplication of GIP in 13 yrs

Innovation

Knowledge

Human competences

AquacultureCluster

Chilean total aquaculture production1989-2005

1988 1990 1992 1994 1996 1998 2000 2002 2004 20060

100,000

200,000

300,000

400,000

500,000

600,000

700,000

800,000

Source: Subpesca

Chilean public R&D expenses 1989-2005

Modified from S. Bravo,FIP: 2005-24 and Sernapesca

1988 1990 1992 1994 1996 1998 2000 2002 2004 20060

2,000

4,000

6,000

8,000

10,000

12,000

Public R&D expenses / produced Ton

1988 1990 1992 1994 1996 1998 2000 2002 2004 20060

5,000

10,000

15,000

20,000

25,000

30,000

35,000

Public R&D expenses / produced Ton

1988 1990 1992 1994 1996 1998 2000 2002 2004 20060

10,000

20,000

30,000

40,000

50,000

60,000

70,000

80,000

Funding instruments

FundParticipation (%)

Between 1983-2005 Funded entities

Fondecyt 11.0 University/Research Centre

FIA 1.2 University/Research Centre/Consultancy

FNDR 5.4 University/Research Centre

FIP 3.9 University/Research Centre/Consultancy

FFPA < 1.0 Artisanal fishermen

Fondef 45.7 University/Research Centre

CONAMA < 1.0 Universities/Social organizations

CIMAR < 1.0 University/Research Centre

Innova Chile (Fontec-FDI)

30.9 University/Research Centre/Consultancy

Tax Incentive - Companies

Source: S. Bravo,FIP: 2005-24

Conclusions

R&D differences between both countries

• Strong Institute sector Facilities

• Higher public investment

• Industry contribution to R&D Regulated by law

• Public funding for basic research Also developed forthe Institute sector

Investment / Ton

There must be a industry sector willing to invest on R&D

NOFIMA

VESO

SINTEF F&A

AVS ChileSeptember 2007

Joint ventureChile

AVS Chile S.A., Who we are

AVS Chile S.A., Why Chile

Dr. Jan J. OlliGeneral Manager. Ph.D. Akvaforsk/UMB, Norway

Valentina TapiaProject Coordinator. MSc. Akvaforsk/UMB, Norway

Dr. Claudia Vanegas. Senior Scientist. Ph.D. University of Hiroshima, Japan

Dr. Bjarne HatlenSenior Scientist. Ph.D. University of Tromso, Norway

Dr. Matías H. MedinaDevelopment Manager. Ph.D. University of Stirling, Scotland

Emy GuzmanGeneral support

Dr. Harald TakleDev. Biology, deformities, molecular biology.

AVS Chile S.A., National Staff

2009 =142013 =50

AVS Chile S.A., General competences

Scientific knowledge and experience of applied research and development work throughout the value chain

Raw materials

Genetics FarmManagement

Processing Value added

NOFIMA

VESO

SINTEF F&A

AVS Chile

Knowledge

•Nutrition•Feeding•Genetics•Product quality•Fish welfare, health and vaccination•Environment and Ecotoxicology•Farming and processing technology•Marine fish larvae•Fishing vessels•Logistics

NOFIMA

VESO

SINTEF F&A

AVS Chile

AVS Chile S.A., Specific competences

Centre for development of global aquaculture industry

AVSChile

NOFIMA

VESO

SINTEF FA

Authorities Public Bodies

Norwegian / ChileanAcademia

Industry challenges