NUS Aquatech Centre - NUS Enterprise

NUS-SFA Aquatech Centre

A collaboration between NUS Enterprise and Singapore Food Agency, the NUS-SFA Aquatech Centre is an incubator and ecosystem builder that supports start-ups, entrepreneurs and researchers developing cutting-edge aquaculture innovation and technology.

The Centre, which is located on St John’s Island, focuses on connecting a vibrant community of Aquatech start-ups with industry partners to develop industry-based solutions to drive the future in high-tech aquaculture farming. It supports start-ups by providing them with a holistic environment to develop smart and innovative solutions, aquaculture 4.0 technologies, and sustainable solutions that increase farming productivity and efficiency.

Highlights of the NUS-SFA Aquatech Centre

Dedicated support for Aquatech start-ups

Facilitates product development, up-scaling, proof-of-concept testing, research translation and commercialisation.
Connects Aquatech startups with corporates and industry partners.
Benefits from the complementary strengths of NUS Enterprise in catalysing innovation and entrepreneurship as well as NUS Tropical Marine Science Institute's expertise and support at the St. John’s Island National Marine Laboratory.

Strategic Partnership with Singapore Food Agency (SFA)

Access to technical expertise and collaborative opportunities with SFA, aquaculture companies/tenants on the island.
Work off-shore at SFA’s Marine Aquaculture Centre on St. John’s Island, which is equipped with specialised facilities and equipment for seawater/marine aquaculture applications.

A peek into the centre

Seawater access for research or commercial testing

Dedicated flow-through systems for upscaling and proof-of-concept testing

Collaborative spaces with Singapore Food Agency

Photo courtesy of St. John’s Island National Marine Laboratory

Support from St. John’s Island National Marine Laboratory's facilities

Advantages for start-ups

Scaled-up testing/test-bed for off-shore, seawater/marine technologies/applications in industry setting

Access to technical expertise and collaborative opportunities with SFA, aquaculture companies and our NUS network

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To join our network, explore collaboration opportunities, or for further enquiries, drop us an email at aquatech@nus.edu.sg.

Don't forget to learn more about NUS Enterprise@Singapore Science Park and NUS Agritech Centre too.