AQIN produces sustainable, high-performance aquaculture feed using a proprietary insect-based biotech process. This innovative feed utilizes waste streams as feedstock, offering a nutrient-rich alternative to conventional ingredients that reduces the industry's environmental footprint.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Traditional aquaculture feed production relies on resource-intensive ingredients like fishmeal and soy, contributing to overfishing and deforestation. This reliance also leads to significant carbon emissions and waste generation within the industry.
Solution
AQIN offers a sustainable, high-performance aquaculture feed produced using a proprietary insect-based biotech process. This innovative approach utilizes waste streams as feedstock, converting them into nutrient-rich feed pellets that support robust aquatic stock growth. By replacing conventional ingredients, AQIN's feed significantly reduces the industry's environmental footprint, lowering carbon emissions and minimizing waste. The feed is formulated to provide optimal protein and lipid content, ensuring efficient nutrient utilization and improved fish health.
Target Audience
AQIN targets fish farmers and aquaculture operations seeking to improve feed performance while reducing their environmental impact and reliance on conventional feed ingredients.
Features
- Patented insect-based bioprocess for feed production
- Utilizes waste streams as feedstock, promoting a circular economy
- High protein content (up to 50%) and lipid content (up to 26%) to support aquatic stock growth
- Available in multiple pellet sizes (1.5 mm to 5 mm) to accommodate different species and life stages
- Reduces CO2-Eq emissions by an estimated 160,000 kg per unit
- Converts approximately 100,000 kg of waste into feed per unit
- Offers specialized formulations for species such as Trout and Catfish