APPLY

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic and current global situation, the application has been extended to the

the 31st of January 2021.

Application Countdown

- Closure 31 January 2021 -

Globally, technology and innovation are required to improve current aquaculture management systems and supply chains.

The Global Aquaculture Challenge is brought to you by The Yield Lab Institute and The Yield Lab Asia Pacific, part of The Yield Lab global network of Venture Capital funds and Accelerator programs.

We offer 8 innovators the chance to participate in a non-residential and non-dilutive accelerator program. Successful applicants will receive relevant subject-matter expert mentoring and face off in front of potential investors to win cash and other prizes at the final pitch.

The invitation is open to innovators from industry, academia and public institutions:

Early-stage to late early-stage startups
Innovators in research organizations, public and private, NGOs
Innovators in seafood farming companies or seafood industry
Innovators in supply chain, compliance, and public policy
Technologists who have an application relevant to aquaculture

The program typically lasts around 9 months. Aside from the ongoing mentorship, there will be opportunities where the cohort will present to potential investors and industry stakeholders.

We leverage our network of global partners, mentors and advisors. At the final face off for prizes, the teams will pitch their technologies to the blue-ribbon panel of judges and to the market.

Prizes anticipated are cash and other prizes as provided by the sponsors. There will be a winner for each category, determined by advisors and sponsors. The Challenge aspires to prizes on the order of USD 100,000, depending on sponsorships.

This is a tentative schedule. Depending on the COVID-19 situation worldwide, this schedule could be updated.

Application Phase

Through 2020

(Tentative)

We want to hear from you! Check out the FAQs for more information on what type of innovation we are looking for.

Selection/Mentoring Phase

First quarter 2021 and beyond (Tentative)

WORK WITH OUR PARTNERS

The Yield Lab, advisors and collaborators select from a global team of subject- matter experts, scientists, researchers, NGO leaders, policy makers, the experts to mentor the cohort throughout the program and around official events (global circumstances permitting). Each company will be assigned mentors who are specific to their needs.

Investor/Market exposure Phase And conferring of Prizes/Awards

Middle of 2021

(Tentative)

PITCH

Companies will compete at a final pitch competition mid-2021 in front of potential investors and partners.

Judges will be provided with preliminary materials so that commercial and technical factors can be considered in addition to the actual pitch.