Chennai: Chennai-based aquaculture startup ‘Aquaconnect’ has been listed in the inaugural Forbes Asia 100 to watch list.
Founded in 2017, Aquaconnect is the pioneer of data and tech enabled aqua farming in India. It is a full-stack aquaculture technology venture that works with shrimp and fish aquaculture farmers to improve their farm productivity through AI and satellite remote sensing technology, a press release said.
“I am thrilled to learn that we are one of few Indian ag-tech startups that made it to the prestigious “Forbes Asia 100 to watch” list. We support the Government of India’s vision to empower the aquaculture sector with a data-driven approach. We have evidently increased the tech adoption among 35,000 Indian aqua farmers and driven sustainable farming practices in every culture operation to improve their productivity & income,” said Aquaconnect founder and CEO Rajamanohar Somasundaram.