Ace Aquatec

Welfare-improving technologies for the aquaculture industry

Resumen de la inversión

Categoría de impacto

Economía azul

Tipo de inversión

Préstamo

Interés anual

6.8

Plazo

meses

Nivel de riesgo

C+

Ace Aquatec is focused on delivering solutions to overcome key challenges in the aquaculture industry, such as excess mortality rates on fish farms, poor fish welfare, high prevalence of parasites, seal attacks and escapes, as well as fish experiencing a high degree of stress and suffering at the point of harvest. Farmers also run their production cycles with very limited data and are unable to empirically identify areas for improvement & increased yield.

The funds raised through this campaign will be used to:

Build 50 biomass cameras that will provide farmers with accurate biomass of their fish as they grow helping improve feeding & harvesting.
Recruit new data scientists and software developers to deliver the smart farming insights that the camera system offers.

The "A-Biomass", an advanced underwater camera system, promises to transform the way fish farmers across the globe monitor and grade their fish stocks by using machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) for real-time millimeter accuracy. The fully automated camera is smaller than many on the market, weighing in at just 8.5kg, and has been proven to withstand the harshest environmental conditions, having been developed and tested in Scotland’s most northerly waters.

The cameras use point cloud technology to track fish, simultaneously differentiating individuals from the shoal. Continuous measurement of fish size in the grading process reduces feed waste, meaning less impact on the immediate environment and efficiency savings for farmers. The system can also be operated remotely so fish stocks can be monitored from anywhere in the world, reducing the need to be on site.

The camera system is Ace Aquatec’s latest addition to the promoter's suite of high-welfare technology products and offers fish farmers a convenient, reliable, and cost-effective way to estimate fish biomass without handling or manual intervention. The "A-Biomass" for Salmon is the first camera in the series, with modules for Trout, Seabass, and Tilapia to follow in 2024.

¿Cuál es el impacto?

Direct

Promotion of sustainable marine economic activities: Ace Aquatec systems, mainly the Biomass cameras with real-time image and artificial intelligence (AI), provide data regarding fish weight and distribution. This data gathering is important for grading and harvesting the fish enabling optimized feeding and support in preventing diseases. The system allows for a more resource-efficient management of the production. 20 biomass cameras already implemented allow tracking of 120 thousand fish per day.

At the same time, Ace Aquatec predator control solutions aim to protect fish without harming possible predators or other non-target animals. This solution is implemented in 128 areas with more than 300 acoustic devices.

Implement sustainable and resilient food production systems: By reducing waste and excess mortalities in the fish production chain, Ace Aquatec systems contribute to increased productivity and production in aquaculture.
Job creation: to improve and implement their smart farming technology, Ace Aquatec plans on hiring data scientists and software developers.

Indirect

Promotion of responsible aquaculture: Ace Aquatec offers safe and rapid fish stunning methods that reduce fish stress and meet welfare standards for humane stunning.

Contribución a los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible
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Sobre el promotor

About

Ace Aquatec Limited

Ace Aquatec fue fundada en 2007, con Nathan Pyne-Carter tomando las riendas del negocio familiar en 2012. La sede de la empresa está en Dundee, Escocia, con oficinas satélites en Chile, Canadá y Noruega, con un equipo total de 67 miembros.

El negocio fue creado para abordar algunos de los mayores desafíos en la acuicultura. En particular, la falta de datos sobre las causas de mortalidades excesivas o ineficiencias en la producción motivó al promotor a desarrollar una cámara que proporciona información inteligente para mejorar la producción y el bienestar de los peces.

Cada una de las tres categorías de productos de Ace Aquatec ha sido distinguida con premios de innovación:

Aturdidores eléctricos sumergidos: los únicos sistemas que garantizan una cosecha humana.
Cámaras: proporcionan a los agricultores biomasa precisa de sus peces a medida que crecen, ayudando a mejorar la alimentación y la cosecha.
Dispositivos acústicos: proporcionan tecnología de sonido basada en el bienestar para proteger los entornos marinos y alejar a las focas de las granjas de salmón.

Sitio web del promotor

https://www.aceaquatec.com

Equipo

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Modelo de negocio
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