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Do you have a futuristic idea to strengthen the Icelandic fishing industry and related industries?

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The Fisheries Conference calls for futuristic innovation ideas, which should be recognized at the next conference of the forum. The aim is for the ideas to be progressive and original and to create a basis for discussion or new thinking.

Futuristic idea of the Fisheries Conference 2011

What to keep in mind

A futuristic idea shall be presented in a concise manner where a description of the idea, a proposal for implementation, expected results and effects will be beneficial for the image of Icelandic products (maximum 2 pages). Individuals can submit their own ideas and / or nominate the ideas of others on their behalf. All ideas must meet the following conditions:

  • The idea is futuristic
  • The idea is realistic

Deadline

The deadline for submitting applications is 23 May 2011.

Where to send the idea?

The avant-garde concept is only expected to be submitted electronically. Send the idea as an attachment (word or pdf file) to the conference email address: info@sjavarutvegsradstefnan.is Wait for confirmation of receipt and if it does not arrive within 24 hours, call 695 2269.

Evaluation of an idea

When evaluating ideas, the following factors will be taken into account: Originality, added value, sustainability, and the image of the country or industry abroad.

The evaluation committee consists of: Ásgeir Ásgeirsson, Guðrún Ólafsdóttir, Lúðvík Börkur Jónsson, Hjálmar Sigurþórsson and Halldór Ármannsson. Regarding disqualification, the existing RANNÍS rules are used Here.

Prize and presentation

Prize money will be awarded in the amount of ISK. 400 thousand., But in addition the ideas get a presentation and special recognition at the Fisheries Conference 13.-14. October 2011.

More information at www.sjavarutvegsradstefnan.is.

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