The Research and Innovation department deals with research and innovation policy, regional policy and port and maritime transport policy, including the National Transport Plan. The department is responsible for national budget work, audits, financial management, subisidy administration and performance management. The department is also responsible for supervision of the Directorate of Fisheries, the Norwegian Coastal Administration, the Institute of Marine Research, the National Institute of Nutrition and Seafood Research, the National Veterinary Institute and the Fishery and Aquaculture Industry Research Fund, as well as governace of NOFIMA Ltd and The Norwegian Seafood Export Council Ltd. The department follows up Nordic cooperation and aid issues and is also responsible for the financing and operation of the infrastructure on Jan Mayen.
