About
AquaculTech is the Israeli biotechnology and aquaculture community. It is a joint venture of Israel Innovation Institute, the Ministry of Economy and Industry, the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, Ministry of The Negev, Galilee and National Resilience and Israel Innovation Authority. It serves as a platform to boost biotechnology and aquaculture both locally and globally, connecting stakeholders and helping them create an innovation ecosystem that benefits from networking, knowledge-sharing, and addressing challenges
Our Offer to the Ecosystem
Aquaculture Entrepreneurship Mentoring Program
We propose a 10-hour tailored mentoring program designed to support early-stage and growing aquaculture ventures in strengthening their technological, business, and strategic foundations. The program is delivered by an experienced mentor with deep expertise in biotechnology, aquaculture systems, innovation ecosystems, and startup development.
Program Objectives:
* Strengthen the venture’s business model, value proposition, and competitive differentiation
* Provide technical guidance on aquaculture systems, biology, regulation, sustainability, and market needs
* Build strategic planning capacity for pilots, scaling, fundraising, and commercialization
* Connect entrepreneurs to relevant partners, researchers, investors, and field-testing opportunities
* Support the team in overcoming scientific, operational, and market-driven challenges
Program Structure (10 Hours Total)
1. Venture Assessment & Goal Setting (1 hours)
Initial deep-dive to understand the technology, challenges, milestones, and unique needs of the team.
2. Technical & Biological Guidance (2 hours)
Mentoring on system design, species selection, sustainability, regulatory considerations, and risk reduction.
3. Business Model & Strategy Development (2 hours)
Refining the value proposition, identifying target markets, defining revenue streams, and mapping barriers to entry.
4. Pilot Design & Implementation Support (1 hours)
Guidance on experiment planning, KPIs, partnerships, and evaluation methods.
5. Fundraising & Investment Readiness (2 hours)
Preparing pitch materials, identifying relevant investors, and shaping a compelling strategic narrative.
6. Networking & Ecosystem Connections (1 hours)
Introductions to industry players, researchers, field-testing facilities, and strategic partners.
7. Follow-Up, Review & Next Steps (1 hours)
Evaluating progress, addressing open questions, and planning the venture’s next strategic milestones.
Deliverables:
* Personalized mentoring sessions tailored to the venture’s challenges
* Actionable feedback and clear milestones
* Strategic guidance for pilots, funding, partnerships, and scaling
* Access to AquaculTech’s ecosystem and network
