Shell-volution | Challenge Fund
The Shell-volution Challenge Fund supports innovative ideas that address real-world challenges in Scotland’s mussel farming industry. Projects are delivered through tenders advertised on Public Contracts Scotland.
We anticipate running one or two funding rounds each year, and details of any active or upcoming opportunities will be posted here.
Please Note: as the impacts of Shell-volution projects are expected to be greatest felt in Shetland, most project-related fieldwork is likely to take place in Shetland.
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Shell-volution | active Challenge Fund tenders
- There are no open tenders currently available.
Current research priorities from the mussel industry
The mussel industry has identified a set of research topics to guide future work. This list is reviewed and updated regularly to reflect emerging challenges, opportunities, and learning from previous projects.
Items marked with * indicate the highest current priorities
(last review date: 3 September 2025).
Theme 1: Spat
- Spat Sources*
- Understanding historical Spat collection and improving success of future spat collection*
- Optimising Spat Collection Methods*
- Managing threats to Spat Success (collection and survival)
Theme 2a: Farming
- Infrastructure and Technology Testing*
- Carrying capacity and Feeding Dynamics
- Health, Genetics, and Quality
Theme 2b: Environment
- Site and Production Modelling
- Environmental and Ecosystem Interactions
Theme 3: Best Practice
- Industry Knowledge Sharing and Capacity Building*
- Data and Automation
- Business and Economic Sustainability
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