Hatch Blue & BIM Aquatech Innovation Studio

The Aquatech Innovation Studio, supported by Bord Iasagh Mhara (BIM) and delivered by Hatch Blue, is a high-impact innovation studio designed to help early-stage aquatech companies turn innovative ideas into scalable, market-ready solutions.

This programme provides hands-on mentorship, deep industry insights, and strategic commercial support, ensuring that participating startups and entrepreneurs gain real-world knowledge and connections to fast-track their growth.

Aquaculture and alternative seafood are key drivers of global food security, climate resilience, and sustainable seafood production. With growing pressures on wild fish stocks, innovation is essential to making aquaculture more efficient, scalable, and environmentally responsible. The Aquatech Innovation Studio will support breakthroughs in precision aquaculture, AI-driven monitoring, alternative feeds, automation, water quality management, and waste-to-value solutions, among other exciting innovations.

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What the BIM Innovation Studio Offers:

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✅ Expert Mentorship: Direct access to leading aquaculture experts, investors, and industry professionals who provide tailored guidance on technology development, business strategy, and market positioning.

✅ Global Market Insights: Deep dives into key aquaculture markets, regulatory landscapes, and commercial trends, helping participants refine their strategies for global scalability.

✅ Commercialisation Support: Practical assistance in refining business models, securing investment, and developing go-to-market strategies to accelerate commercial adoption.

✅ Access to BIM’s Industry Network: Connections to Ireland’s top aquaculture producers, seafood processors, and key stakeholders in the global seafood industry, creating opportunities for partnerships, pilots, and sales channels.

✅ Investment & Funding Pathways: Exposure to investors and funding opportunities, helping participants navigate venture capital, government grants, and private financing options to scale their ventures.

✅ Technology Validation & Industry Feedback: A structured process for testing and validating solutions against real-world industry challenges, ensuring innovations are market-ready and commercially viable.

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A Launchpad for High-Growth Aquatech Businesses

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The BIM Innovation Studio is not just about networking—it’s about getting results. By focusing on commercial success, investment readiness, and industry adoption, this programme de-risks early-stage aquatech businesses and positions them for long-term growth in the global seafood and aquaculture sectors.

With BIM’s leadership in the Irish seafood industry and Hatch Blue’s global expertise in aquatech acceleration, this initiative is set to transform how sustainable aquaculture solutions reach the market and scale internationally.

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Are you ready to take your aquatech innovation to the next level?

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