The Innovation Award brought recognition – and new opportunities

When Ava Ocean received the Innovation Award at Nor-Fishing 2024, it was in recognition of the development of the groundbreaking harvesting tool, Ava Ray. The award was presented during the opening ceremony and marked an important milestone for the company.

Today, Ava Ocean points to the recognition itself as the most valuable outcome.

– Receiving the Innovation Award was first and foremost a tremendous recognition for everyone at Ava Ocean who has worked tirelessly toward our vision of changing how seafood is harvested from the seabed in a more gentle and sustainable way, says Anette Grøttland Zimowski, press contact at Ava Ocean.

At the same time, the award has had a tangible impact beyond the ceremony itself.

– The award has been a positive asset in our communications efforts, both in Norway and internationally, as well as in discussions with investors and other partners. We are incredibly proud to have won the award – and it holds a place of honor in our office, Zimowski adds.

The Innovation Award aims to highlight new solutions and actors that contribute to the development of the industry. Ava Ocean’s experience demonstrates how the award can increase visibility, strengthen credibility, and open doors to further collaboration and growth.

About Ava Ocean

• Norwegian technology company founded in 2016
• Develops more gentle and sustainable methods for harvesting seafood from the seabed
• Creator of the harvesting tool Ava Ray, enabling precise and sustainable harvesting of benthic species
• The technology has been developed in close collaboration with research institutions, authorities, and industry stakeholders