Aquaconnect invests $4.5 million in Gujarat aquaculture research

Aquaconnect, a seafood company, has announced a USD 4.5 million investment to enter the field of aquaculture biological research and production. The company plans to establish advanced research and development (R&D) and production facilities in Gujarat, India. The goal is to create new formulations that meet the specific needs of Indian aquaculture. Aquaconnect’s focus will be on areas such as nutrition, water quality, growth optimization, biosecurity, and disease control. They aim to use expertise from global research to help in this development. Rajamanohar, the CEO of Aquaconnect, mentioned that this expansion into biological products is a logical progression for their integrated aquaculture technology platform. He stated that the company is committed to investing long-term to enhance research in aquaculture. Aquaconnect is also in discussions with leading biotechnology companies in Europe and the United States to collaborate on these formulations. The company plans to adopt a data-driven approach for faster product validation and to share valuable insights with its research teams. By establishing its R&D and production hub in Gujarat, Aquaconnect aims to leverage its network of aquaculture partners. This will help bring innovations directly to farmers, supporting various aquaculture practices across India.