Aquaculture R&D in Norway Pre-required conditions for research within the aquaculture industry Dr. Jan Olli General 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 Activities in aquaculture 1971 Fisheries & Aquaculture 1998 Tromso 1988 SINTEF Fiskeriforskning Nofima 2008

R&D Infrastructure- Institutions Universities: 6 Others: 7 Universities and high schools Institute sectorAquaculture R&D: 17 Industry focused scientifically based research institutes AcademiaIndustry

R&D Infrastructure- Facilities Land based: 6 Sea based: 8 Fish trials (major) 4 on Institute sector 3 on Institute sector Land based: 2Challenge tests2 on Institute sector Chemistry laboratories Technology laboratories

Norwegian R&D expenses Modified from: NRC ,000 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000 60,000 Expenses ( Million CLP) Public Private

R&D expenses within aquaculture 2005 Source: Sundnes & Sarpebakken, NIFU STEP 7/2007 Total: mill. CLP

R&D expenses within aquaculture 2005 Source: Sundnes & Sarpebakken, NIFU STEP 7/2007 Total: mill. CLP

Private investment in aquaculture R&D Source: Nofima, Data for Norway

Investment in R&D- % turnover Source: Nofima, Data for Norway

Funding instruments Norwegian Research Council Mill CLP for R&D in aquaculture during 2005 Centre of Excellence Centre of Research driven innovation National priorities – big programs Basic Research Applied Research Innovation programs Free Basic Research Projects User governed projects Tax incentive

Other funding instruments Loans and grants to the industry Several other programs for cooperation Innovation Norway R&D institutions + Industry Investment and development 0.3% of seafood export value Fishery and Aquaculture Research Fund Between companies Priority with need of the industry Around Mill CLP for R&D 2008 Regional funds Other funds

Tax Incentive- Skattefunn Contribute to new or improved Innovation Norway, NRC, Tax authorities Management In-kind contribution accepted Up to 20% (project total cost) deduction Through internet ApplicationAnswer within 2-3 weeks Pre-approved research institutions Products Services 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 sector Industry contribution in R&D 6% in Universities

Scientific foundation of the Institute Sector AVS Chile- Mother companies Agricultural University College of Fisheries Science Veterinary School University of Technology Akvaforsk Matforsk Fiskeriforskning VESO SINTEF ACADEMIAINSTITUTE 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 research Institute 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 Competitiveness Sustainability High scientific publication rate Proof of expertise Required 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 Aquaculture Cluster

Chilean total aquaculture production , , , , , , , ,000 Total production (Tons) Source: Subpesca

Chilean public R&D expenses Modified from S. Bravo, FIP: and Sernapesca ,000 4,000 6,000 8,000 10,000 12,000 Expenses ( Million CLP)

Public R&D expenses / produced Ton ,000 10,000 15,000 20,000 25,000 30,000 35,000 Expenses (CLP)

Public R&D expenses / produced Ton ,000 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000 60,000 70,000 80,000 Expenses (CLP) Norway Chile

Funding instruments Fund Participation (%) Between Funded entities Fondecyt11.0University/Research Centre FIA1.2University/Research Centre/Consultancy FNDR5.4University/Research Centre FIP3.9University/Research Centre/Consultancy FFPA< 1.0Artisanal fishermen Fondef45.7University/Research Centre CONAMA< 1.0Universities/Social organizations CIMAR< 1.0University/Research Centre Innova Chile (Fontec-FDI) 30.9University/Research Centre/Consultancy Tax Incentive-Companies Source: S. Bravo, FIP:

Conclusions R&D differences between both countries Strong Institute sectorFacilities Higher public investment Industry contribution to R&DRegulated by law Public funding for basic research Also developed for the Institute sector Investment / Ton There must be a industry sector willing to invest on R&D

NOFIMA VESO SINTEF F&A AVS Chile September 2007 Joint venture Chile AVS Chile S.A., Who we are

Internationalise Norwegian Science Become stronger international R&D players Bring the global aquaculture industry new steps forward Chile is an interesting market Advanced aquaculture industry with great potential for growth Market oriented and high level of value added products Growing interest for investment in R&D Governmental incentives for R&D Knowledge about the Chilean industry Similarities and cross-ownerships Long term cooperation with the Chilean industry AVS Chile S.A., Why Chile

Dr. Jan J. Olli General Manager. Ph.D. Akvaforsk/UMB, Norway Valentina Tapia Project Coordinator. MSc. Akvaforsk/UMB, Norway Dr. Claudia Vanegas. Senior Scientist. Ph.D. University of Hiroshima, Japan Dr. Bjarne Hatlen Senior Scientist. Ph.D. University of Tromso, Norway Dr. Matías H. Medina Development Manager. Ph.D. University of Stirling, Scotland Emy Guzman General support Dr. Harald Takle Dev. Biology, deformities, molecular biology. AVS Chile S.A., National Staff 2009 = =50

AVS Chile S.A., General competences Scientific knowledge and experience of applied research and development work throughout the value chain Raw materials Genetics Farm Management Processing Value added NOFIMA VESO SINTEF F&A AVS ChileKnowledge

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 AVS Chile NOFIMA VESO SINTEF FA Authorities Public Bodies Norwegian / Chilean Academia Industry challenges