Seaqure Labs produces mycoproteins from fungi using industrial sidestreams to create sustainable aquaculture feed, significantly reducing carbon emissions, water use, and land requirements compared to traditional protein sources. Their technology enhances fish yield and nutritional profiles, addressing the unsustainable practices prevalent in the aquaculture industry.
Funding
$34.5K 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.
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Problem
The aquaculture industry relies on unsustainable protein sources like soymeal and animal protein, leading to significant carbon emissions, excessive water and land usage, and environmental degradation. Traditional aquaculture feed production methods contribute to ecological imbalances and resource depletion.
Solution
Seaqure Labs offers a sustainable alternative by producing mycoproteins from fungi, utilizing industrial sidestreams in a circular production process. This approach significantly reduces the environmental footprint compared to conventional protein sources, minimizing carbon emissions, water consumption, and land requirements. The resulting mycoprotein-based feed enhances fish yield and provides a well-balanced amino acid profile, along with essential minerals and prebiotic effects, promoting healthier and more productive aquaculture practices. By upcycling industrial sidestreams, Seaqure Labs contributes to a more sustainable and circular economy within the aquaculture sector.
Target Audience
Seaqure Labs targets aquaculture farms and feed producers seeking sustainable and economically viable alternatives to traditional protein sources for fish feed.
Features
- Mycoprotein production using fungi grown on industrial sidestreams
- Circular production process minimizing waste and maximizing resource utilization
- High crude protein content (60%) with a well-balanced amino acid profile
- Contains beta-glucan and other essential minerals for optimal fish nutrition
- Demonstrated prebiotic effects leading to increased yields in fish farms
- Significantly reduced carbon emissions, water use, and land requirements compared to soymeal and animal protein
- High digestibility in fish, ensuring efficient nutrient absorption