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FISP projects

Summaries of the projects that have been awarded funding in the Fisheries Industry Science Partnerships (FISP) scheme.

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The Fisheries Industry Science Partnerships (FISP) scheme awarded £13 million to 41 innovative new projects that will support the UK’s fishing industry to be more sustainable and productive.

In round 1 of the FISP scheme:

  • £1.4 million was awarded to 8 projects
  • 3 grants were awarded to develop research proposals
  • 5 contracts were awarded to carry out full research projects

In round 2 of the FISP scheme:

  • £2.5 million was awarded to 16 projects
  • 7 grants were awarded to develop research proposals
  • 9 contracts were awarded to carry out full research projects

60% of applicants who received grants in rounds 1 and 2 were awarded a contract to carry out full research projects.

In round 3 of the FISP scheme £3.6 million was awarded to 5 projects. These contracts were awarded to carry out full research projects.

In round 4 of the FISP scheme £5.5 million was awarded to 12 projects. These contracts were awarded to carry out full research projects.

Published 18 February 2022
Last updated 17 July 2023 + show all updates
  1. Added a list of the contracts awarded in round 4 of the FISP scheme.

  2. Added the status of each grant and contract.

  3. Removed advice for future applicants. Bidding for the FISP scheme has now closed.

  4. Added contracts awarded in round 3 of the FISP scheme.

  5. Updated project lengths for contracts awarded in round 2 of the FISP scheme.

  6. Adding a list of successful projects from FISP round 2.

  7. First published.