About Us
Aqua Bioculture is developing modular aquaculture systems designed to meet the needs of a rapidly evolving industry. Our focus is on creating adaptable, scalable solutions that prioritise fish welfare, operational efficiency, and sustainability. Currently in the development phase, we are refining our systems to support diverse applications, from aquaculture production to research.
Vision and Mission
Aqua Bioculture is committed to transforming aquaculture by developing sustainable, modular systems that integrate advanced technology and enriched environments. These systems prioritise animal welfare and support a more humane and efficient industry.
Vision
To become the global standard-bearer for innovation and excellence in aquaculture systems, setting benchmarks for sustainability, animal welfare, and user-centred design. Our goal is to empower caregivers and producers with tools that are robust, adaptable, and deeply aligned with the needs of aquatic animals. By fostering creativity and operational efficiency, we envision a future where our solutions transform aquaculture into a more diverse, humane, and sustainable industry—supporting not only better systems but also better lives for animals and people alike.
Mission
To revolutionise aquaculture by developing integrated systems that make breeding fishes more rewarding for their caregivers and more natural for the fishes themselves. Our MM-RAS platform combines accessibility, modular scalability, and advanced technology to deliver enriched environments where fishes can thrive and express natural behaviours. By advancing animal welfare, user experience, and operational efficiency, we aim to lead the aquaculture sector toward innovation, sustainability, and meaningful connections between people and the aquatic world.
Innovate UK, ICURe Discover, March - June 2024.
Innovate UK, New Innovators in agri-tech and food technology, Eastern England: Prototype of Micro-Modular Recirculating Aquaculture System (MM-RAS), October 2024 - March 2025
UK Research and Innovation, University of Lincoln: Higher Education Innovation Funding (HEIF), January - July 2025
Innovate UK, Launchpad Agri-tech and food technology, Eastern England - Round 2 MFA: Smart Aquaculture - Feasibility Study: Towards real-time monitoring of fish welfare using multi-senson embedded systems, April - December 2025
Project Partners
B-Hive Innovations, machine learning and computer vision
Fyto, IoT sensor arrays and Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA)
Cultivate Consulting, Marine biology, and aquaculture
The University of Lincoln, Product design, manufacture, and assembly
The Plastic Works, Plastics design, tooling, and prototyping