Scottish aquaculture businesses invited to join Team Scotland at Aqua Nor 2027
Scotland’s aquaculture supply chain is being invited to join Team Scotland at Aqua Nor 2027, as HIE prepares to lead a major international trade mission supported by funding from Marine Fund Scotland.
The world’s largest aquaculture technology exhibition, Aqua Nor brings together the latest products, processes and services from across the sector.
Businesses can now register their interest in joining the Scottish Pavilion or wider Scottish delegation, with opportunities to raise their international profile, make new connections and pursue new markets.
HIE, once again supported by the Scottish Aquaculture Innovation Cluster, will host the Scottish Pavilion, showcasing Scotland’s aquaculture supply chain on the international stage. The activity is supported by an award of up to £159,800 from Marine Fund Scotland, announced by the Scottish Government in October.
The event provides Scottish businesses with an opportunity to develop export markets, generate new business leads, strengthen international partnerships and showcase Scotland's expertise in aquaculture innovation.
Scotland is one of the world's leading aquaculture nations, with companies supplying equipment, technology, engineering, environmental services, feed, health products and specialist expertise to international markets.
First held in 1979, all the world’s major aquaculture nations attend. The three-day event is estimated to draw around 25,000 visitors from more than 75 nations.
Businesses do not need to exhibit on the Scottish Pavilion to join the wider Team Scotland delegation. Participants will benefit from collective Scottish visibility, networking opportunities and support to help them prepare for and make the most of Aqua Nor 2027.
Those wishing to exhibit can apply for a dedicated pod on the Scottish Pavilion, providing a base to showcase their products and services, meet international customers and partners, and connect with other Scottish businesses.
The wider offer also includes Aquaculture Catalyst: Connecting Scotland’s Supply Chain to Global Opportunities 2027, a pilot programme providing practical market preparation, international market intelligence and targeted commercial mentoring to help businesses turn their participation at Aqua Nor into commercial opportunities.
Feedback from previous Scottish Pavilion exhibitors has been extremely positive. In 2025, 89% identified new contacts or leads, 94% discussed new opportunities with existing customers and 93% engaged with potential new customers.
Elaine Jamieson, head of life sciences and blue economy at HIE, said:
“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.
“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.
“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.
“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.”
Register here by 15 December to be part of the Scottish delegation.