NEWS ARTICLE
Hatch Innovation is changing the game in 2021: three on-site innovation studios and a Women in Aquaculture virtual program
Hatch’s mission is to achieve the least possible footprint of farmed and alternative seafood, for the benefit of oceans, terrestrial ecosystems and future generations. This year, they are offering support to local and regional early-stage innovators, researchers and entrepreneurs through 3 different on-site innovation studios, as well as a new virtual program targeted towards female innovators and entrepreneurs.
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atch was conceived in 2017 by co-founders Carsten Krome, Georg Baunach and Wayne Murphy, with the goal to revolutionize the way seafood is produced around the world through investing in its technological development. After three years in operation, HATCH has invested in more than 35 companies, run four successful accelerator cohorts, raised its first US $8M fund and established offices in Hawaii, Norway and Singapore. The team has grown to 12 full-time members spread across the globe, who run the three business units of Hatch – the accelerator program, the fund and the innovation services offering. Hatch’s mission is to achieve the least possible footprint of farmed and alternative seafood, for the benefit of oceans, terrestrial ecosystems and future generations. The team’s vision is to catalyze farmed and alternative seafood innovation through responsible investment, expertise and insights, supported by a strong, committed community. What does this mean? That you may have a possibility to participate in one of their open calls if you are a researcher with a great idea, a project team looking for support and mentorship, a startup 14 »
APRIL-MAY 2021
