Innovation Programme

SAIC previously offered an Innovation Programme, designed in collaboration with Skillfluence. Unfortunately, this programme is no longer available at SAIC. The information below is provided for archival purposes.

Innovation Programme

Programme Overview: 

The SAIC Innovation Programme was an intensive course designed to cultivate an "innovation mindset" within aquaculture professionals and researchers. Through a blend of workshops, group exercises, and expert presentations, participants gained a comprehensive toolkit for tackling challenges within the aquaculture sector. 

Programme Benefits:

  • Network creation between academia and industry: The residential format fostered valuable connections between participants from aquaculture companies, research institutions, and technology organisations. This facilitated cross-sectoral collaboration and knowledge sharing.
  • Structured Approach to Innovation: Participants gained a practical and proven methodology for problem-solving and innovation, specifically tailored to the aquaculture industry.
  • Reduced Risk and Increased Success Rates: The programme equipped participants with the skills to identify and mitigate risks associated with innovative projects. This improved the chances of successful implementation and ensured a more efficient use of resources.

Watch our short video to find out what some previous participants thought of the course: