Joint Innovation Projects Round III - Product Development
Closing Date: December 5th, 2025
The Alaska Fisheries Development Foundation (AFDF) is soliciting proposals from individuals,
companies, or organizations, as part of a program designed to accelerate innovation in the
Alaska mariculture industry by funding applied research and development projects which
address barriers to growth in Alaska’s mariculture industry. Through this competitive RFP
process, AFDF will select and fund product development focused Joint Innovation Projects
proposed by businesses (hatcheries/nurseries, aquatic farmers, processors, technology
companies) or other eligible organizations. Findings and data from these projects will be
compiled into reports and distributed to the public, ensuring benefits are available to all current or future industry participants and the public in general.
View the RFP here.
De-Risking Investments in Aquatic Farming
Closing Date: August 16th, 2024
The Alaska Fisheries Development Foundation (AFDF) is soliciting proposals from individuals, companies, or organizations, as part of a program designed to “de-risk” investments in the Alaska mariculture industry by funding a modeling and/or data collection study to support the mariculture industry in selecting appropriate sites and right-sizing equipment. Through this competitive RFP process, AFDF will select, and fund proposal(s) related to ocean modeling, and data collection proposed by businesses, universities, independent researchers, or other eligible organizations. Findings and data from these projects will be compiled into reports and distributed to the public, ensuring benefits are available to all current or future industry participants, and the public in general. Projects may be funded up to $1,200,000 and must be completed by August 31, 2026
To learn more and apply, download the RFP here.