- uri.edu reports: The U.S. National Science Foundation has awarded $15 million to the NSF Seafood Engine in New England, an initiative led by NERACOOS, to strengthen the American seafood industry.
- nationalfisherman.com reports: This significant funding aims to revitalize the industry through advanced technology, including AI, manufacturing, and robotics, as stated by the University of Rhode Island.
- The initial $15 million award spans two years, with the potential to grow to $160 million over a decade, establishing an internationally competitive technology and innovation cluster, National Fisherman reported.
- NERACOOS, a Portsmouth-based non-profit, spearheads this collaborative effort, uniting seafood industry, tech, government, and research partners across Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island.
- The investment is projected to bolster both the regional and national economies by significantly enhancing the competitiveness of fisheries and aquaculture.
NSF Seafood Engine Gets $15M Award
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The U.S. National Science Foundation has awarded $15 million to the NSF Seafood Engine, led by NERACOOS, to revitalize the American seafood industry. This significant funding will leverage advanced technology like AI and robotics to create an internationally competitive innovation cluster, boosting regional and national economies.
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