The Norwegian Seaweed Cluster (NSC) brings together key players from across the entire seaweed and kelp value chain – from cultivation and processing to applications in food, feed, biostimulants, and other industrial markets.

NSC works to build a strong and effective innovation ecosystem for the Norwegian seaweed industry. Through collaboration, competence building, and innovation, the cluster facilitates industrial upscaling and supports members in developing competitive, sustainable products based on seaweed and kelp resources.

Funded by Innovation Norway, SIVA, and Research Council of Norway (NFR), together with around 50 companies, R&D institutions, and industry stakeholders, NSC serves as a collaborative platform for growth and value creation.

Vision: A profitable seaweed and kelp industry for a sustainable future.

Mission: To create profitable value chains through innovation, structured collaboration, and knowledge sharing.

By fostering trust, openness, and solution-oriented dialogue, NSC helps address bottlenecks, accelerate development, and strengthen Norway’s position as a leading seaweed nation.

Norwegian Seaweed Cluster

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