MANAGE Fisheries Startup Stakeholder Connect Progam

Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.

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-Helen Keller

The Fisheries Startup Stakeholder Connect Program serves as a dynamic hub that unites fisheries startup founders with key aqua-business stakeholders. Built to spark collaboration, it nurtures open dialogue, knowledge sharing, and collective innovation—paving the way for transformative growth and advancement in the Aquaculture and Fisheries sector.

Participants will get a chance to display their innovations, narrate their entrepreneurial journeys, and gain insights from the experiences of other founders. By uniting diverse fisheries stakeholders on one platform, the program aims to close information gaps while fostering smooth exchange of ideas, resources, and collaborative opportunities.

Aim of the Program

The program envisions uniting every vital link within the aquapreneurship ecosystem to craft fisheries startup-driven solutions and foster long-term, sustainable growth.

Objectives of the program

• To build strong linkages among aquapreneurs, researchers, and industry leaders to foster a thriving ecosystem for fisheries innovation..
• To inspire collaborations between academia and industry to solve practical challenges and unlock emerging opportunities in fisheries and aquaculture.
• To creating a vibrant platform for sharing knowledge, strategies, and cutting-edge technologies that drive fisheries startups and innovations forward.

Eligible Participants

• Fisheries Development Administrators and Policy makers
• Central and State Government officials
• Incubation and Innovation Centres
• Entrepreneurs, inventors and innovators
• Research institutions, Educational Institutions and Developmental Departments
• FBOs, Fisheriesand Aqua-Business Firms, and Media
• Banks & Venture Capitalists firms and angel investors
• Fisheries Startup Mentors, Service providers, and Investors
• Fisheries Startups and Aspiring Aquapreneurs
• Researchers, Students, Rural youth, Academicians, and NGOs
• Fishermen and Women
• Other stakeholders associate with the Fisheries Startup Eco-System

Program Highlights

• Engaging workshops designed with practical, hands-on learning led by seasoned fisheries experts and thriving entrepreneurs.
• Exclusive networking avenues enabling participants to build meaningful connections and foster future collaborations.
• Insightful knowledge-sharing forums with presentations and discussions on emerging fisheries technologies and pioneering business models.
• Dynamic product showcases highlighting breakthrough fisheries solutions, giving startups a stage to present their innovations to a wider audience.

Benefits of the Program

• Dive into hands-on learning through interactive workshops conducted by leading experts and trailblazing aquapreneurs.
• Forge meaningful networks with mentors, collaborators, and key stakeholders from across the Fisheries ecosystem.
• Keep pace with emerging trends, breakthrough technologies, and disruptive business models redefining Fisheries and Aquaculture.
• Spotlight your startup’s products and innovations by presenting them to a wide audience of investors, partners, and customers