Imagine a smart filter for fishing nets that can tell the difference between the fish you want and the ones you should let go. This project adds AI cameras and digital maps to boats so captains can see exactly what is in their nets in real-time. It's like giving a fishing boat a high-tech GPS and a smart sorting system to avoid catching the wrong species.
Current fishing gear is unable to meet EU 2030 biodiversity targets, and new sustainable technologies are not being used because they aren't mature enough for commercial scale.
A catalogue of 10 technologies, including AI-detectors for trawls, wheelhouse visualisers, and alternative fishing gears.
If you are a gear manufacturer dealing with low adoption of sustainable tools — this project developed 10 technologies including Bycatch Reduction Devices that reach TRL 7-8. This allows you to integrate proven, high-maturity designs into your existing production lines.
If you are a software company dealing with a lack of real-time ocean data — this project developed AI-detectors and Wheelhouse Visualisers. These tools provide decision-grade data to help fishers optimize catch efficiency and avoid protected areas.
If you are a fleet operator dealing with strict EU biodiversity regulations — this project developed 4 new business models and alternative gears. These provide economically viable ways to meet the target of protecting 30% of EU marine areas.
Based on available project data, specific pricing is not mentioned, but the project focuses on creating 'economically viable' options and new business models for 4 pilot fleets.
Yes, the project aims to bring 10 technologies to TRL 7-8 maturity and integrate the best pilots into existing production lines during years 4-5.
Based on available project data, SMEs and Industry Organisations within the consortium are designated to capture the market value of the best technologies.
The tools help the industry meet EU Biodiversity 2030 objectives, the EU Green Deal target to protect 30% of marine areas, and UN SDG Target 14.4.
The project runs from 2025-06-01 to 2030-05-31, with a dedicated Demonstration & Exploitation phase in years 4 and 5.
The consortium is highly industry-oriented with a 43% industry ratio, comprising 14 partners across 9 countries. It includes 6 industry players and 1 SME, ensuring that the transition from the 2 university and 3 research partners' R&D to commercial application is direct. The inclusion of the entire value chain—from gear manufacturers to certification schemes—reduces the risk of commercialization bottlenecks.
Contact Danmarks Tekniske Universitet (DTU) regarding the Catalogue of 10 technologies.
Contact us to identify which of the 10 TRL 7-8 technologies fits your product roadmap.
