The startup provides artificial oyster seedlings using a single seed method and Polyploid technology, enhancing cultivation efficiency for aquaculture. By integrating IoT technology to analyze ocean data, the company enables optimal farming practices, ensuring high-quality seedlings and improved yield for oyster farmers.
Funding
$880K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Traditional oyster farming methods, such as the hanging method, often face challenges in maintaining stable production and high-quality yields, particularly in environments with high water temperatures and low nutrient levels. This can lead to seasonal limitations in oyster availability and inconsistencies in size and taste.
Solution
ReBlue leverages advanced aquaculture techniques and IoT technology to optimize oyster farming. They employ a single-seed cultivation method, where each oyster is grown separately in baskets, promoting uniform growth and quality. ReBlue also utilizes land-based facilities for producing triploid oyster seedlings, which mitigates the decline in meat quality typically associated with spawning, enabling year-round harvesting. Furthermore, the company has developed an IoT-based smart aquaculture system, Oysmart, that analyzes oceanographic data to optimize farming practices and improve productivity.
Target Audience
ReBlue serves oyster farmers seeking to improve yield and quality, as well as restaurants and consumers looking for a consistent supply of high-quality oysters.
Features
- Single-seed oyster farming technique for consistent size and shape
- Triploid seed production in land-based facilities for year-round availability
- Algae cultivation technology to provide optimal feed for oyster seedlings
- Oysmart: an IoT system for data-driven aquaculture management, including environmental monitoring and growth tracking
- Online shop for direct-to-consumer sales of "Amabe Oyster"
- Technical support and consulting services for oyster farmers across Japan