AquaInnovate was an immersive AquaHub networking and coaching event for aquaculture entrepreneurs and startups was held in Bangkok from 12-19 May. AQUAINNOVATE brought together promising startups to pitch their ideas, network, and participate in expert coaching circles.

Convened by NACA and FutureFish with funding support from Canada's International Development Research Centre, the programme included sessions on business fundamentals, investing for impact, nature and community based business innovations, and interactions with experts from the the National Innovation Agency, Center of Excellence for Shrimp Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, the National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, and Mahidol University.

The programme included visits to local farms that are driving innovation and leading the industry, panel discussions on the aquaculture startup ecosystem and nature-based seafood markets and creative partnerships.

For more information on the AquaHub and participation profiles, please visit:

https://aquahub.asia/aquainnovate/