Designed and executed a media and insights network focused on seaweed and shrimp-related initiatives in Southeast Asia. The campaign promoted technological advancements, sustainable practices, and investment opportunities for companies in the shrimp and seaweed industries, while providing valuable insights for shrimp farmers, entrepreneurs, and investors.

Tailored branding packages aligned with each company’s unique messaging, values, and visual identity. These packages include branded content, multimedia assets, and targeted messaging designed to resonate with both industry professionals and broader audiences, ensuring consistent brand presence across all media channels.

A comprehensive risk assessment consultancy to support potential investment in an aquaculture technology company.

Hatch Blue’s consulting project in South Korea focuses on the seaweed sector, including the development of a data insights platform (Seaweed Insights), as well as knowledge sharing, innovation, and technology benchmarking with other countries.

Financed by Alaska’s Southeast Conference and in collaboration with HatchBlue Consulting, FS Media launched a comprehensive project to explore the emerging Mariculture ecosystem in Southeast and South-Central Alaska. The initiative aimed to document and create a platform—Alaska Mariculture Insights—showcasing efforts to establish a sustainable Mariculture industry focused on the farming of Kelp and Oysters.

The Global innovation launchpad for aquaculture is a global program designed to empower impact-driven New Zealand enterprises with top-quality coaching and networking to help scale up and maximise expansion in global aquaculture markets.

In addition to the Seaweed Insights platform, which offers global and country-level data on seaweed farming, Hatch Blue has conducted several projects focused on the shrimp farming market, including market analysis, technological innovation, and sector insights.

This project involves delivering an open-source platform, Seaweed Insights, providing global and country-level data on seaweed farming. Based on extensive research conducted across 15 regions in Asia, the platform offers insights into the top 5 commercially produced seaweed species, including production volumes, utilization, supply chains, and future outlook.

Hatch Blue conducted a project in Indonesia to strengthen the shrimp farming sector through capacity building and knowledge sharing, addressing key industry challenges. The outcomes included a best practices manual to guide sustainable and effective innovations and technologies in shrimp farming. On top of that,Hatch Blue has been commissioned to conduct a policy gap analysis for sustainable seaweed aquaculture in Kenya, Tanzania, and Indonesia. The project aims to identify regulatory gaps and provide recommendations for developing strong national mariculture governance frameworks. The analysis will help shape policies that improve the environmental and social impact of seaweed aquaculture and support the inclusion of seaweed products in national blue economy strategies.

Due diligence advisors on a RAS Atlantic salmon project in Southeast Asia Analysis of market, technical, ESG and financial assessment for a potential 10,000 ton planned facility in Southeast Asia. Focusing on the premium salmon market , demand, supply premium pricing compared to imported Atlantic salmon.

A global market overview of the blue carbon market and identifying supportive seaweed-based projects that can materialize Idemitsu's strive for Carbon Neutrality by 2050.

Hatch Blue has been commissioned to conduct a policy gap analysis for sustainable seaweed aquaculture in Kenya, Tanzania, and Indonesia. The project aims to identify regulatory gaps and provide recommendations for developing strong national mariculture governance frameworks. The analysis will help shape policies that improve the environmental and social impact of seaweed aquaculture and support the inclusion of seaweed products in national blue economy strategies.

Hatch Blue has been commissioned to conduct a policy gap analysis for sustainable seaweed aquaculture in Kenya, Tanzania, and Indonesia. The project aims to identify regulatory gaps and provide recommendations for developing strong national mariculture governance frameworks. The analysis will help shape policies that improve the environmental and social impact of seaweed aquaculture and support the inclusion of seaweed products in national blue economy strategies.

Hatch Blue was commissioned to conduct a market study on high-value finfish farming in land-based systems. The study analyzed the market potential and trends for specific finfish species, focusing on their value in terms of production, consumption, and market demand.

Hatch Blue was commissioned to conduct a comprehensive market study on the tilapia iand other finfish species, focusing on key production, consumption, and market trends across various regions. The objective of the study was to assess the growth potential of the tilapia market, identify emerging opportunities, and evaluate the competitive landscape.The study involved analyzing global production volumes, regional demand dynamics, and key drivers of market growth, including consumer preferences, sustainability trends, and regulatory impacts.

This project involves delivering an open-source platform, Seaweed Insights, providing global and country-level data on seaweed farming. Based on extensive research conducted across 15 regions in Asia, the platform offers insights into the top 5 commercially produced seaweed species, including production volumes, utilization, supply chains, and future outlook.

Hatch Blue was commissioned to provide commercial advisory services for the due diligence and competitive landscape analysis of land-based shrimp farming. The project assessed the viability, scalability, and investment opportunities, focusing on technology, operational efficiency, and market positioning. It also involved evaluating financial models, investment risks, and potential profitability, with Hatch Blue offering strategic recommendations to guide investment decisions and support the development of sustainable, competitive operations.

In this project, Hatch Blue has been extensively involved in due diligence processes, technical audits, and in-depth market assessments for land-based finfish and shrimp farming systems in France. The due diligence work focuses on assessing infrastructure quality, operational readiness, and risk mitigation strategies, as well as the technological feasibility and scalability of the systems in place.

Hatch Blue has been commissioned to conduct a market assessment on mussel farming in Portugal, focusing on:-High-Value Products: Evaluating market fit for products like oil and meal.-Product Fitness: Analyzing mussels' nutrient composition and pricing against industry standards.-Value-Added Products (VAP): Identifying opportunities for human consumption products.-Partnerships: Assessing potential partnerships for processing and industry growth.-Farming Operations: Evaluating current operations and future investment scenarios.

Hatch Blue has been collaborating with the Irish government to advance a 10-year aquaculture development program. Additionally, Hatch Blue is engaged in an ongoing project with Bord Iascaigh Mhara to support market expansion, startup growth, and the commercialization of IP for aquatech companies.

This project aims to create a strategic roadmap for the UK seaweed industry, ensuring its growth is sustainable, economically viable, and environmentally responsible.

Hatch Blue has been commissioned to provide commercial advisory services for the due diligence of an insect production company. We have assessed the competitive intellectual property landscape of the global insect industry and conducted detailed techno-economic evaluations for more than a dozen investment opportunities, focusing on Black Soldier Fly and Mealworm production. Our analysis includes an examination of the nutritional profiles and market value of insect-derived products, with particular attention to evolving supply chains and shifting consumer preferences.

Hatch Blue was commissioned to evaluate the potential of image sensing technology in the salmon industry, with a focus on its applications and how it could be integrated into existing practices. The project aimed to provide insights into how this technology could benefit the industry, as well as assess potential business strategies for partnerships. The work was structured in three phases: a market analysis to understand the current landscape and identify competitors, an assessment of the product’s fit within the industry, and finally, the development of business strategies and a roadmap for successful implementation.

Hatch Blue has conducted due diligence and advisory services for various large-scale aquaculture projects, including:- Due diligence for an FTS/Hybrid facility in Norway to produce 8,000MT of Atlantic Salmon, including market price assessment, technical, operational, and biological risk evaluation, as well as ESG and climate risk analysis.-ESG advisory for a large-scale post-smolt facility, supporting ESG strategy and reporting for an offshore Atlantic salmon development project.-Advisory services for a €40M investment in a land-based trout facility in Norway, providing commercial and technical due diligence for a project using RAS technology.

Hatch Blue was commissioned by one of the world’s largest animal feed companies to assess the innovation and landscape of shrimp farming hatchery development and operations in Ecuador and Latin America. The project aimed to evaluate the current state of shrimp farming hatcheries, identify technological advancements, and assess operational efficiency within the region. Focus was placed on exploring opportunities for innovation in hatchery design, breeding practices, and production systems to improve sustainability and scalability. Additionally, the project analyzed market trends and investment opportunities, offering actionable insights to support future growth and improvements in the shrimp hatchery sector.

Analysis of the post smolt market, technical and biological assessment of the RAS design and key suppliers, ESG and financial assessment for a large-scale post smolt facility in Chile.

A strategic recommendation project plan for an Applied Aquaculture Innovation Center (the “Center”) in La Paz. The Center will be a physical entity that aims to inspire and catalyse audacious ideas, applied solutions and collaborations to accelerate warm water generative aquaculture.

An in-depth analysis of policy and recommendations for Hawai'i governments to improve the blue economy and aquaculture plan.

Hatch Blue was commissioned to conduct a comprehensive assessment of White Spot Syndrome Virus (WSSV) control strategies in shrimp farming across three key shrimp-producing countries. The objective of this project was to evaluate the effectiveness of current disease management practices, identify gaps in WSSV control, and provide recommendations for improving biosecurity measures and reducing the impact of this viral disease on shrimp production.

MarineSitu provides underwater monitoring technologies for the growing blue economy. Fund: Hatch Accelerator Fund II

The Plant based Seafood Co. produces plant based scallops and crabs as consumer product goods. They sell their Mind Blown™ products B2B and D2C. Fund: Hatch Accelerator Fund I

Certified Quality Foods is an objective quality platform for the perishable food supply chain using bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA). Fund: Hatch Accelerator Fund II

HEDROS BIO has created a development platform for the creation of phages tailored towards specific markets. Fund: Hatch Accelerator Fund II

The Crop Project (TCP) delivers end to end clean label, super functional ingredients from regenerative crops beginning with Kelp. Fund: Hatch Accelerator Fund II

Oo-Nee Sea Urchin Ranch is a company focused on transforming ecologically destructive sea urchins into a high-value culinary delicacy. Fund: Hatch Accelerator Fund II

Kuehnle AgroSystems (KAS) is a Hawaii based microalgae development company that produces natural astaxanthin for the nutraceutical, food and feed market. Fund: Hatch Accelerator Fund I.

Symbrosia have developed SeaGraze™, the highest-quality Asparagopsis taxiformis (AT) feed additive in the world. Fund: Hatch Accelerator Fund I.

Pacific Hybreed is a shellfish breeding company incorporating crossbreeding for hybrid vigor, enhancing shellfish seed yield and resilience. Fund: Hatch Accelerator Fund II

AI Control Technologies (AiCT) specializes in air and water managed depth control systems with extensive applications across multiple verticals including aquaculture, and marine construction. Fund: Hatch Accelerator Fund II

TransparentSea specialises in land-based, production systems for shrimp using clearwater, proprietary technology. Fund: Hatch Accelerator Fund II.

Precision Measurement Engineering (PME) have a 40+ year history of developing instruments for rigorous research in the world’s most challenging waters. Fund: Hatch Accelerator Fund II.

Finless Foods is producing alternative, sustainable seafood products, both plant-based and cell-cultured, starting with tuna. Fund: Balance Sheet

Minnowtech is a sonar-based shrimp biomass estimation hardware company. Fund: Hatch Accelerator Fund I

GenetiRate sorts eyed eggs, embryonic fish, and spat based on metabolic rate. Fund: Hatch Accelerator Fund I

Montana Microbial Products developed a 65% barley protein concentrate (BPC). Fund: Hatch Accelerator Fund I

Knip ferments an all-natural microbial organism with high crude protein content and gut health benefits for use as a fish feed ingredient. Fund: Hatch Accelerator Fund II

ExciPlex is developing innovative diagnostic systems for mycotoxin detection leveraging photochemical diagnostic and smartphone-associated spectroscopic instrumentation. Fund: Hatch Accelerator Fund I.

Wholechain is a multi-commodity standalone standards based traceability solution with a SaaS business model. Fund: Blue Revolution Fund

ANB Sensors has developed a next generation pH sensor that is calibration free, meaning it has a lower maintenance cost than their competitors. Fund: Hatch Accelerator Fund I.

Brilliant Planet is growing algae at large scale for environmental remediation with a vision to be the largest scale, highest quality, Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) company globally. Fund: Hatch Accelerator Fund I.

NexaBiome's patented technology allows bacteriophages to be securely attached to various surfaces, providing increased stability for addressing antibiotic resistance and food sustainability. Fund: Balance Sheet.

Pontus Research is a contract research organisation specialising in the aquaculture and marine & aquatics sectors. Fund: Balance Sheet

Halophilic Marine Agriculture, cultivates salt tolerant vegetables and seaweed in a marine hydroponic system. Fund: Hatch Accelerator Fund II

Algaeba's fish fry and egg counting device, SeaThru, can count with 95% accuracy in 10 seconds. Fund: Hatch Accelerator Fund I.

Blue Pond Group (BPG) is using seaweed to control diseases in aquatic species. Fund: Hatch Accelerator Fund II

Umami Bioworks is a development and production tech platform for sustainable seafood. Fund: Hatch Accelerator Fund I.

Peptobiotics produces a synthetic biology alternative to livestock antibiotics. Fund: Blue Revolution Fund

Coast4C is building the world's largest supply chain for regenerative seaweed by aggregating and partnering with thousands of farmers to build a supply of quality, responsibly sourced seaweed, in quantity. Fund: Hatch Accelerator Fund II

Cultimar Technologies aims to foster the production of local, fresh, and sustainable seafood through the development of cutting edge, proprietary biological breeding and rearing protocols. Fund: Hatch Accelerator Fund II

Senasaway have developed an Operational Management Platform, “BlueEdge” to scale precision farming for onshore closed containment systems, such as RAS. Fund: Balance Sheet

Manolin aggregates fish health data from thousands of sources and employs AI-learning models to clean and validate the data. Fund: Hatch Accelerator Fund I.

CFeed is a Norwegian company specializing in live feed solutions for the aquaculture industry. Fund: Hatch Accelerator Fund I.

CageEye's hydroacoustic technology listens to and perceives the behavior of a salmon population regardless of underwater visibility and light. Fund: Blue Revolution Fund

Alune Aqua empowers smallholder shrimp farmers in Indonesia by providing them with financial support, access to technology, and advisory services while creating investment opportunities for external investors. Fund: Balance Sheet.

Impact9 Energy and Marine (Impact-9) develops Inflatable Marine Products for Aquaculture Containment Technology. Fund: Hatch Accelerator Fund I.

Univiv is a probiotics company creating technologies with applications in water quality management and feed additives. Fund: Hatch Accelerator Fund I

b.fab produces a protein feed ingredient that can replace fishmeal in aqua feeds. Fund: Hatch Accelerator Fund II

JALA is an end-to-end Shrimp Farming Solution that helps shrimp farmers increase cultivation production and efficiency in the shrimp industry. Fund: Balance Sheet.

Living Seas Aquafeeds is a specialty manufacturer of feeds for crustacean aquaculture including shrimp, lobster, and crabs. Fund: Hatch Accelerator Fund II

AQUIT is commercialising a platform technology that identifies and produces antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) that improve the immune system. Fund: Fund: Hatch Accelerator Fund II.

Chucaotech is a global leader in nanobubble technology. Fund: Blue Revolution Fund

Aquaconnect is an end-to-end aquaculture inputs and outputs platform with embedded fintech, supported by a physical and digital distribution network. Fund: Hatch Accelerator Fund I

Wittaya Aqua is a business intelligence and analytics company that has developed a platform enabling data collected throughout the aquaculture supply chain to be used to generate prescriptive insights. Fund: Balance Sheet.

Blue Lion Labs is developing an early warning system for harmful algal blooms (HABs). Fund: Hatch Accelerator Fund I.

GreenSage Prebiotics (GSP) is focused on the development and application of prebiotics from upcycled copra meal into a high value feed and food ingredient. Fund: Hatch Accelerator Fund II.

New School Foods has developed a novel set of platform technologies to produce whole cut & muscle texture based plant based seafood & meat analogues at scale & cost parity. Fund: Blue Revolution Fund.

DeNova is a female-led, Canadian-based, fully integrated methanotrophic bacteria single cell protein producer, converting methane to methanol as feedstock for methanotrophic bacteria production. Fund: Blue Revolution Fund.

Oceanfarmr offers a full-suite solution for ocean farmers – from software solutions to optimize farmer productivity, to farm financing products. Fund: Hatch Accelerator Fund I

FeedVax has a low-cost, oral vaccination platform technology with a first product against Streptococcus in tilapia. Fund: Hatch Accelerator Fund I

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The Women in Ocean Food program is a unique capacity-building initiative tailored for female-led companies within the ocean food sector. This program is designed to equip female founders with the skills, networks, and resources they need to drive their companies forward, promoting gender inclusivity in ocean-based industries and strengthening women’s leadership in sustainable aquaculture and alternative seafood solutions.

The Women in Ocean Food program is a unique capacity-building initiative tailored for female-led companies within the ocean food sector. This program is designed to equip female founders with the skills, networks, and resources they need to drive their companies forward, promoting gender inclusivity in ocean-based industries and strengthening women’s leadership in sustainable aquaculture and alternative seafood solutions.

Ocean Foundry, Blue Venture Builder - Hawaii, CREST Accelerator, Hatch Blue Accelerator - Cohort 3.0, Hatch Blue Accelerator - Cohort 5.0, Hawaii Innovation Studio, Hawaii AquaHack Workshop

In Singapore, Hatch has successfully run different innovation studios. The programs we run for this region is Blue Carbon and Singapore Innovation Studios.

Hatch Blue Accelerator - Cohort 2.0, BIM Aquatech Innovation Studio

Hatch Blue is the world’s leading aquaculture and alternative seafood accelerator. We look for outstanding companies with innovative and sustainable solutions that solve real problems in the following areas: nutrition, health, genetics, production, supply chain, blue carbon, marine biotech, technology, and alternative seafood. Hatch has recently launched our 5th Global Accelerator Program.

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