Simplifying Fish Farming Management with AQUi9, Startups of the Year 2024 Nominee

Hey Hackers,

\ AQUi9 has been nominated for HackerNoon's annual "Startups of the Year 2024" award, representing São Paulo, Brazil. Competing in the verticals of IT Services, Software Development, and Business Intelligence, our agtech specializes in innovative solutions for aquaculture and fish farming, transforming the agribusiness sector with precision technology.

\ Please vote for us here:

https://hackernoon.com/startups/south-america/south-america-sao-paulo-brazil?stup=66f318d46ea4677e23d9cb3b&embedable=true

\ Read more about us below to understand why we deserve your vote.

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Meet AQUi9

At AQUi9, we believe in the power of precision technology to transform the agribusiness sector, starting with fish farming (pisciculture), one of the most promising industries in the production chain. We leverage IoT, artificial intelligence, and data analytics to create integrated solutions that optimize fish feeding management, improve water quality, and boost productivity.

Our solutions help fish farmers make real-time data-driven decisions, ensuring greater management efficiency while reducing environmental impact. This paves the way for a more sustainable production model, which is crucial for the future of agribusiness.

Give us your elevator pitch

AQUi9 delivers innovative technology solutions to solve the core challenges of fish farming. With our IoT-powered sensors and AI-driven software, we help fish farmers optimize feeding practices, reduce waste, and increase production efficiency. Our tools make it easy for producers to monitor their water conditions, automate feeding schedules, and improve profitability with real-time insights.

How AQUi9 achieved product-market fit

Our product gained traction by addressing the main pain points of rural producers: the difficulty of controlling fish feeding and the need to boost productivity without increasing costs. We developed a system that integrates sensors for water temperature monitoring and digital platforms to automate feeding management, yielding direct, measurable results.

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• Success indicators:
• 20% reduction in feed costs by avoiding overfeeding
• 25% increase in feeding efficiency, optimizing feed conversion
• Over $500 USD savings per tank, increasing profitability for fish farmers

The evolution of AQUi9

Our growth journey has involved constant adaptation. Listening to customer feedback allowed us to refine our solutions, making them more accessible and practical. As a result, we've expanded across various regions in Brazil, serving both small and large-scale producers and democratizing access to innovation.

Milestones and achievements

• To date, we’ve achieved key milestones, such as:
• Expansion across multiple regions in Brazil, supporting fish farms of all sizes
• Successful implementation in model farms, such as PCFish in São Paulo
• Enhancing sustainability by reducing chemical inputs and improving water resource management

Lessons learned

AQUi9’s biggest lesson has been recognizing that, in addition to offering cutting-edge technology, producers need solutions that are easy to implement and provide quick, tangible results. Our hands-on approach has allowed fish farmers to see the immediate benefits of digital transformation in their operations.

What Startups of The Year means to us

Participating in Startups of the Year 2024 is a great opportunity to showcase how AQUi9’s technology solutions are changing the future of agribusiness in Brazil. We hope this recognition helps us expand our network of partners and reach new markets, strengthening our mission to transform fish farming with innovation and sustainability.

Conclusion

AQUi9 is ready to revolutionize the aquaculture and agribusiness industries in Brazil. Vote for us and join the transformation!

\ Vote for us today!

:::tip Welcome to HackerNoon’s Startups of The Year 2024 interview series, spotlighting startups from around the world that are changing the way we live, one solution at a time. If you’ve been nominated, create a brand profile and answer these questions here.

\ Want to nominate a startup? Follow the steps here.

\ Looking for inspiration? Check out how other startups responded to last year’s Startups of The Year interview questions and examples of company responses here, here, and here.

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