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Hatch Blue Programs are busy! With different offerings across regions, we aim to support the sustainable development of blue food and the blue economy at every level. Getting started on your entrepreneurial journey is made much easier with the Ocean Foundry. The Ocean Foundry is a platform that gives its members resources for free: 🔬 R&D facilities 🖥 Co-working office space 🚰 Access to both cold AND warm water testing 🤝 Hands-on mentorship with global aquaculture industry experts 🎨 On-hand marketing and design help 🌐 Chance to network with over 50 aqua-centric neighboring companies operating out of HOST Park 🌎 SO much more…all you need to do is apply: https://lnkd.in/gF2xyS_V 🌊 🌊 🌊 And it has its newest members! Stay tuned to what’s happening at the Ocean Foundry and for some big announcements on the newest additions to the Hatch Blue portfolio 🤳 Aloha Friday Dylan Howell, Benedict Tan 陈勇安, Wayne Murphy, Jessica Giannoumis PhD, Mariana Flores Vargas, Proscovia Alando, Sarah Karner, Carsten Krome, Caitriona Kelleher NELHA  #oceanfoundry #incubator #accelerator #hawaii

🌟 2 Weeks to Go! 🌟 The countdown begins! We're just 2 weeks away from the BIM Aquatech Innovation Studio application deadline! 🌊🔬 🚀 What to Expect: Prepare to dive deep into the aquaculture technology industry! This studio will be a dynamic hub of innovation, collaboration, and cutting-edge solutions, crafted specifically to accelerate the future of aquatech for start-ups and SMEs. Don't miss this opportunity to propel your business to new heights! 📅 Application Deadline: July 19th  📍 Venue: Cork, Ireland 🌐 Application: https://lnkd.in/gWrUQfkC 🔍 Why Apply? - Innovative Insights: Discover how BIM and Hatch Blue can support you in your entrepreneurial journey to aquatech. - Expert Speakers: Learn from industry leaders and aquaculture experts who are shaping the future of aquatech. - Networking Opportunities: Connect with like-minded professionals, innovators, and thought leaders. - Hands-on Workshops: Engage in interactive sessions to hone your business development skills and apply new concepts. 📣 Who Should Apply? - Start-ups and SMEs looking to get more insight into the aquaculture space - Technology-driven businesses with an interest in aquatech - Aquatech companies - Tech Innovators 💻 Still have some thoughts? Ask away: - Join us 11 July at 12.00 IST to chat with past studio participant, john cullen, Hatch Blue Community Manager for Ireland, Jessica Giannoumis PhD, and partner/co-founder Wayne Murphy - RSVP: https://lnkd.in/gq5UhRbQ - Email Jessica with your questions handy: jessica@hatch.blue Ready to make waves in aquatech? 🌊 See you there! Bord Iascaigh Mhara - Ireland's Seafood Development Agency, Damien Toner, Richard Donnelly, Catherine Butler, Caroline Bocquel, Charlie McConalogue #aquatech #innovationstudios #blueeconomy #sustainability

🌊Oceans Month has concluded, but our commitment to preserving and prospering our oceans continues. We wrapped up OCEANOVATION with great success. Ava Van Vliet, our investment manager for the Blue Revolution Fund, shared insights on aquaculture investment trends in #VC, industry developments, emerging vertical interests, consumer trends, and the financial dynamics shaping the future of aquaculture. 👥Our Co-founder, Wayne Murphy, and Moritz Mueller, our managing director for The Fish Site, engaged with fellow enthusiasts and were delving into innovations in climate tech solutions, regenerative farming, new farming systems, and emerging trends in the sustainable blue food ecosystems. It was a fantastic event where we engaged with key stakeholders, change agents, individuals, investors, and companies dedicated to preserving and sustaining our oceans while supporting the blue economy sector. 🌍Blue food is a key sector of the #blue economy, and we believe aquaculture is a vital solution for bridging the #protein gap and feeding the world. Continuous investment, innovation, and #collaboration are essential. We must delve deeper into understanding the multitude of factors that impact our planet. This understanding is crucial as it allows our planet to continue providing essential #ecosystem services such as #food production, preservation of #biodiversity, and regulation of the #climate, among other vital functions. Thank you, OCEANOVATION, for organizing such a meaningful gathering and for bringing together innovative companies and ventures focused on sustainable aquaculture. We had a great time meeting in The Hague and joining some amazing aquaculture companies from Aqua-Spark’s global portfolio. 🌊At Hatch Blue, we believe in the importance of the collective effort to make a lasting impact on our #oceans, our planet, and our people. Carsten Krome, Georg Baunach, Moritz Mueller, Caitriona Kelleher, Lissy Smit, Tom Prins, Wayne Murphy, Hatch Blue, The Fish Site, Hatch Innovation Services. #aquaculture #oceanhealth #bluefood #regenerativefarming

The BIM Aquatech Innovation Studio is open for applications! 💻 Join john cullen, CEO at Auranta & previous BIM Studio participant, Jessica Giannoumis, Hatch Blue Community Manager Ireland, and Wayne Murphy, co-founder and partner at Hatch Blue, for a live webinar about the BIM Innovation Studio. 🗓 Thursday 11th July, 12 pm IST Links, please: 👉 RSVP to webinar: https://lnkd.in/gq5UhRbQ 👉 More information: https://lnkd.in/g4WkKV_d 👉 Apply now: https://lnkd.in/gWrUQfkC The BIM Innovation Studio is calling for applications from Ireland and Europe for the program taking place in Cork in October 2024. Applicants should have smart technologies, products, or services that could contribute to the sustainable development of aquaculture and alternative seafood sectors. 💬 Please submit any questions that you would like to be addressed during the webinar below! Bord Iascaigh Mhara - Ireland's Seafood Development Agency Caroline Bocquel Richard Donnelly Damien Toner Catherine Butler #aquatech #innovationstudios #ireland

Last week, with the assistance of Hatch Blue, we gathered incredible voices to strategize for our next NSF Engine proposal. Starting with a special blessing from Herb Lee, we dove into vital discussions on workforce, community needs, infrastructure, and funding for blue food systems. Stay tuned for how we're shaping the future of sustainable food! 🐟🌿🌊💡 #NSFEngine #BlueFoodSystems #Community #Aquaculture Erik Franklin, Steve Auerbach, Caroline Fry, Chatham Callan, Meredith Pfennig, Herb Lee, Tanja Knabenschuh Hoel, Wayne Murphy, Karlotta Rieve, Dylan Howell, NELHA, Glenn Wakai

Ireland and Europe! There are only 3 more weeks to apply to join us for the BIM Aquatech Innovation Studio🌍 Since time is running short, we’ll cut right to the MVP (most valuable player): We asked past participants: “What is the most valuable thing you took from the BIM Aquatech Innovation Studio?”  https://lnkd.in/d4-M2DAW The answers ranged, but one thing was consistent: the program helped them grow 🌐their understanding of the market 🤝their network 📈their sense of possibilities for scaling 🌊their efficacy to enter the aquaculture industry 🌱 Join us to see where the program can take your business or idea: https://lnkd.in/g4WkKV_d Wayne Murphy, Jessica Giannoumis, Catherine Butler, Damien Toner, Caroline Bocquel, John Kingston, Meike Bouwhuis, Brian Quinn, Stefanie Lobnig, Andrew Robertson, Portia Sara Quinn, Maeve Edwards, john cullen Bord Iascaigh Mhara - Ireland's Seafood Development Agency  Charlie McConalogue Auranta, Weatherbys Scientific, Ubotica Technologies, HARLEY & MARLEY, Aquanzo, Celtic Sea Minerals, Irish Seaweed Consultancy Ltd., FISHFROM LIMITED #aquatech #innovation #ireland #EMFAF

The ocean is a stellar carbon sink. Supporting projects within the Blue Carbon space will be extremely important not only in the coming years but right now. 💻 Join Yamato Adachi from Idemitsu, Peter Green from Hatch Innovation Services and Wayne Murphy, co-founder and partner at Hatch Blue for a live webinar about how Idemitsu and Hatch Blue are betting on Blue Carbon projects and technologies for addressing the climate crisis. 🗓 Tuesday 25th June, 11am SGT / Mon. 8pm PT Links please 👉 RSVP to webinar: https://lnkd.in/gGMEjdVu 👉 More information: https://lnkd.in/gGjpcxDp 👉 Apply now: https://lnkd.in/g3hjtfAS The Blue Carbon Innovation Studio is a GLOBAL call for applications to the program taking place in Singapore this coming November. Solutions should be deployable in Japan, Southeast Asia, and the greater Asia-Pacific region including the West Coast of the USA 💬 Please submit any questions that you would like to be addressed during the webinar below! Idemitsu Americas Holdings Corporation, SGInnovate, National Climate Change Secretariat, Singapore, Conservation International #bluecarbon #mangroves #seaweed #innovationstudios

Itʻs time for more women in ocean food! Join our Latin America Community Manager, Mariana Flores Vargas this Wednesday 26th June to talk about ✨ Innovation in the Seaweed Sector ✨ Check out Marianaʻs post below for more information on the other speakers from this yearʻs cohort! 📅 June 26, 2024 🕚 11:00 Jamaica / 18:00 Central European Time / Or use this time zone converter: https://lnkd.in/g6SvJdAF ✍️Register here: https://lnkd.in/gWuNTuju 🫰And please donate here*: https://lnkd.in/gbi76-bv *This event is part of the Caribbean Aquaculture Education and Innovation Hub’s fundraising efforts to support Women in Caribbean Aquaculture and Caribbean Aquaculture students' attendance at the upcoming World Aquaculture Society #LAQUA24 conference. A donation is suggested for registration.

An exciting few days in The Hague joining some amazing aquaculture companies from Aqua-Spark’s global portfolio. Many insightful discussions and very valuable engagements seeking to leverage the knowledge of the many to change how we can drive more impact in the sector. So many likeminded smart people and enabling technologies on show. Great timing to attend the #oceaninnovationsummit conference and meet many more global innovators in the ocean space. Great presentation and contribution by my colleague Ava Van Vliet from our Blue Revolution Fund talking about Investment and consumer trends in aquaculture and blue foods. Moritz Mueller and his The Fish Site team were also there capturing just how vibrant and driven the ocean sector is. Lots of valuable relationships formed and ideas exchanged. These get togethers are so critical in facilitating and driving the necessary changes in the blue sector Hatch Blue Rick Wall Mike Velings Tom Prins Frank van Roest Maria Velkova Piers Mudd Carsten Krome Amy Novogratz Chen Zhu Vikki Yeoman

Georg Baunach, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Hatch Blue, discusses the importance of supporting and investing in regenerative farming and its positive impact on our food systems -🌿on the latest episode of the "Investing in Regenerative Agriculture and Food" podcast. Special thanks to Koen van Seijen for the insightful discussion. 🌐The conversation covers aquaculture's potential and challenges, with a specific focus on #regenerative practices and their pivotal role in enhancing global food security. We believe that regenerative aquaculture not only supports the sustainable production of nutritious food with a minimal #carbon footprint but also delivers significant environmental, economic, and social benefits to coastal communities.🌏 By farming species like seaweed 🌱 and bivalves 🦪, regenerative aquaculture fosters #biodiversity, improves water quality, and mitigates environmental impact, thereby indirectly supporting the preservation of wild fish stocks through ecosystem restoration and sustainable management. The discussion also covers the development of alternative proteins within aquaculture, emphasizing ongoing efforts to explore replacement and additional protein ingredients for aquaculture feed, aiming to conserve our natural resources. Examples include innovative approaches by startups striving to replace fish-derived omega-3s such as DHA and EPA with sustainable alternatives like fermented algae.🌊 While net pen aquaculture remains a significant part of global aquaculture production, Georg also mentioned where we see that land-based and offshore systems offer advantages in terms of environmental sustainability, water quality control, disease management, and long-term viability. These factors make them potentially better alternatives depending on - local conditions, species being cultivated, and regulatory frameworks in place. Considerations for investments in feed ingredients include evaluating cost structures, scalability, capital expenditure (capex), and ensuring a reliable supply, which is crucial for pursuing sustainable solutions. These factors underscore the sector's dynamic nature and the pivotal role of technology and #innovation in advancing #sustainable aquaculture practices. At Hatch Blue, our commitment is to continuously support climate-smart food systems through innovation, investment, and precision insights, which is central to our mission. For your reference, in case you haven't explored these resources: - Our report on alternative protein-rich ingredients: https://lnkd.in/d3Gn9pSc - Seaweed market & cultivation webpage by Hatch Innovation Services: https://lnkd.in/dNsR9hHU - Regenerative farming related news from The Fish Site: https://thefishsite.com/ 🎙️ Listen to the podcast: https://lnkd.in/dEirsP_d Tanja Knabenschuh Hoel, Carsten Krome, Wayne Murphy, Moritz Mueller, Caitriona Kelleher