Research and development consultancy services – Competence brokers for research mobilisation in Troms. 2026 Tender

Troms Fylkeskommune

About this tender

This notice describes a sub-contract for delivering competence broker resources within the seafood commitment area of a wider research and development consultancy procurement for research mobilisation in Troms. It has the same overall purpose, scope and requirements as the main procurement, with a particular focus on mobilising seafood companies in Troms, including small and medium-sized enterprises with limited R&D experience. Example themes include value chains, utilisation of residual raw materials and side streams, and sustainable production methods. The tenderer's work covers outreach to seafood companies in Troms and managed follow-up work with them. Deliverables include mapping each company's needs, challenges and R&D potential; identifying and connecting companies with relevant research and development environments; guiding the development and maturing of research and innovation projects; assisting with applications for research funding, including FORREGION and other relevant financing schemes; and following up with companies until an application is completed where appropriate. The work is intended to increase research activity, produce several qualified applications for research and innovation instruments, and strengthen cooperation between businesses and R&D environments. The resource must coordinate with the contracting authority's other mobilisation efforts and cooperate with other competence broker resources where relevant. The delivery should provide good regional coverage and mobilise several research-based seafood companies into research and innovation activities. The notice does not state the contract duration.

Bidder eligibility

The assigned resource must have relevant experience in research mobilisation in business and a good understanding of the seafood industry, including its framework conditions, challenges and development opportunities. Good knowledge of relevant regional and national R&D environments is a prerequisite, as is the ability to work in a structured, relationship-building and needs-adapted manner. No formal registrations, certifications or financial thresholds are stated in the provided text.

Key requirements

• ✓Proven experience in research mobilisation within business and industry
• ✓Deep knowledge of seafood industry, its framework conditions, challenges, and development opportunities
• ✓Strong understanding of regional and national R&D environments and financing schemes (FORREGION, etc.)
• ✓Ability to conduct outreach, map company needs, identify R&D potential, and guide project development
• ✓Structured, relationship-building, and needs-adapted working approach

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About this sector

Food systems funding covers sustainable production, supply-chain resilience, food loss, nutrition and smallholder livelihoods. It is offered by agriculture and development agencies, multilateral programmes and foundations, often with a focus on low- and middle-income countries. Applicants are generally asked to show local partnerships and how benefits reach farmers or consumers.