Scottish Aquaculture Firms Invited to Join Team Scotland at Aqua Nor 2027
Highlands and Islands Enterprise is leading a trade mission to the world's largest aquaculture technology exhibition, supported by Marine Fund Scotland.
By Eilidh Munro
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Scottish aquaculture businesses are being invited to join 'Team Scotland' at Aqua Nor 2027, the world's largest aquaculture technology exhibition, as Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) prepares to lead an international trade mission.
The initiative, supported by funding from Marine Fund Scotland, aims to raise the international profile of Scotland's aquaculture supply chain, foster new connections, and explore new markets. Businesses can register their interest to join the Scottish Pavilion or the wider Scottish delegation.
HIE, in collaboration with the Scottish Aquaculture Innovation Cluster, will host the Scottish Pavilion. This activity is backed by an award of up to £159,800 from Marine Fund Scotland. The event offers Scottish companies a platform to develop export markets, generate business leads, and showcase their expertise in aquaculture innovation.
Scotland is recognised as a leading aquaculture nation, with its companies supplying equipment, technology, engineering, environmental services, feed, health products, and specialist expertise globally. Aqua Nor, first held in 1979, attracts major aquaculture nations and is expected to draw around 25,000 visitors from over 75 countries.
Participation in the wider Team Scotland delegation, even without exhibiting on the Scottish Pavilion, will provide collective visibility, networking opportunities, and preparation support. Those wishing to exhibit can apply for a dedicated pod on the Scottish Pavilion.
A new pilot programme, 'Aquaculture Catalyst: Connecting Scotland’s Supply Chain to Global Opportunities 2027', will offer practical market preparation, international market intelligence, and commercial mentoring to help businesses leverage their participation.
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"Aqua Nor is the premier meeting place for the global aquaculture industry and provides an outstanding opportunity for Scottish businesses to raise their international profile, build valuable connections and pursue new commercial opportunities."
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"Following the success of 2025, we want to build an even stronger Team Scotland presence in 2027. Working in partnership with the Scottish Aquaculture Innovation Cluster, we will ensure the Scottish Pavilion will again provide a high-profile showcase for Scotland’s innovation, expertise, products and services."
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"Being well prepared is key to making the most of an international event like Aqua Nor. New for 2027, our Aquaculture Catalyst programme will complement the Pavilion by helping businesses understand international market opportunities and target the customers and partners that can support their growth. Selected businesses will also have access to more intensive one-to-one commercial mentoring."
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"Whether businesses are exhibiting on the Scottish Pavilion, elsewhere at Aqua Nor, or attending the event to develop international opportunities, we would encourage them to join the Scottish delegation and make the most of the collective visibility, connections and support available through Team Scotland."
Businesses interested in joining the Scottish delegation must register by 15 December.
