It was a total surprise! No hints, no prior intimation— Imagine a room full of top-notch geospatial experts and then…BOOM! Murugan Chidhambaram & Shiney Michael, Project Lead from #Aquaconnect were called up to receive the Changemaker Award at the #GEOSMART India. And to make it even more delightful, we got to receive this honor from Lt. Gen. AJAY CHANDELE, Prakash Chauhan, Director - NRSC, ISRO and Vivek Jaiswal, Chief General Manager - National Highway Authority Of IndiaÊ(Nhai). This recognition validates our vision of leveraging the power of geospatial technologies in the aquaculture sector, even amidst the challenges and complexities. 🌊 Yes! It’s a journey, and we’re still solving puzzles, but moments like these remind us why we believe so deeply in what we do. 💡 Here’s to innovation, impact, and the road ahead! 🚀 #award #geospatial #satelliteremotesensing #GIS #changemakers #seafood #aquaculture
Aquaconnect
Fisheries
Chennai, Tamilnadu 17,631 followers
South Asia's largest full-stack aquaculture input and output platform with embedded fintech.
About us
Aquaconnect is a full-stack aquaculture technology platform with embedded fintech, supported by a phygital distribution network. We are pioneering the use of AI and satellite remote sensing to bring transparency and efficiency to the seafood value chain. Our Aqua Partners network (farm input retailers) provides last-mile connectivity in the six major production states to enable farmers’ access to advisory and farm inputs. Additionally, we are enabling direct post-harvest linkages between farmers and seafood buyers through our AquaBazzar program, helping them sell their harvested produce for better value realisation. Our AquaCRED program provides formal credit to retailers and seafood buyers to ease their working capital needs and upscale their businesses. Our efforts have been appreciated and recognised by several esteemed organisations including the Paris Peace Forum, Google, GIIF- World Bank, TGS 100, NASSCOM, FICCI, Forbes, and Fast Company etc.,
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http://aquaconnect.blue
External link for Aquaconnect
- Industry
- Fisheries
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Chennai, Tamilnadu
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2017
- Specialties
- AI, GIS, Aquaculture , Data Analytics for aquaculture, marketplace, and satellite remote sensing
Locations
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Type II/17, Phase 1, Dr.VSI Estate,
Thiruvanmiyur
Chennai, Tamilnadu 600041, IN
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Door No:1, 1-17/2, JP Road, Suryanarayana Puram, Adarsh Nagar,
RNR Arena
Bhimavaram, Andhra Pradesh 534204, IN
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Aquaconnect, C/O Anjana Samal, infront of Prafulla Chandra UGME School, Near City Clinic, Balia, Sahdevkhunta,
Balasore, Odisha 756056, IN
Employees at Aquaconnect
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Rajamanohar (Raj)
Founder & CEO @ Aquaconnect, Building South Asia's largest aquaculture platform. Member of Young Global Leaders @ World Economic Forum, TED Fellow…
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Venkatesh Parthasarathy
Advisor/Coach/Certified Independent Director
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Venkatesan Oosur Vinayagam
Chief Technology Officer at Aquaconnect
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Dharm Chaturvedi
Updates
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从印度水域到中国餐桌! Another BluTik’d consignment of vannamei is on its way to China! Why does BluTik inspection matter to you? ✅ Tamper-proof QC reports—no room for doubt ✅ Real-time Geo-Tagging—ensuring transparency ✅ Consistent quality assurance—every time It’s not just about shipping shrimp—it’s about getting it right. Authentic. Reliable. Every time. Curious to try our digitized, tamper-proof QC report? Let’s talk! 📱 Whatsapp: https://lnkd.in/gCRVbGr3 📧 Email: sourcing@aquaconnect.blue 🌐 Website: https://lnkd.in/gSuPxeiZ #sustainability #globaltrade #supplychain #export #sustainabledevelopment #marine #qualitycontrol #sdgs #import #SOFIA #trade #internationaltrade #foodsecurity #aquaculture #asia #transparency #Japan #seafood #export #India #impex #aquaconnect #shrimp #UnitedStates #China #EU #Japan #UnitedKingdom #Canada #Australia #SouthKorea #Mexico
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What will 2025 bring? Whatever you choose to create. The best plans begin with a moment of pause—a laugh shared, a meal enjoyed, a memory made. And when the clock strikes midnight, the possibilities are endless. Because memories aren’t just made—they’re the fuel for what comes next. Here’s to a year of big dreams, bold moves, and meaningful connections. From our hearts to yours, Happy New Year! #newyear #seafood
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From India’s Waters to Global Plates! QC Inspected & BluTik’d Blanched Shrimp is all set for its journey. What BluTik’d mean for you? ✅ Tamper-proof QC reports—no room for doubt ✅ Real-time Geo-Tagging—for transparency ✅ Consistent quality assurance— with 98.67% On-time delivery track record ✅ Seamless end-to-end sourcing—stress-free for you With BluTik platform, it’s not just about shrimp; it’s about delivering trust and transparency. Curious to try our verified QC inspection for your next consignment? Let's talk. 📱 Whatsapp: https://lnkd.in/gCRVbGr3 📧 Email: sourcing@aquaconnect.blue 🌐 Website: https://lnkd.in/gSuPxeiZ #sustainability #globaltrade #supplychain #export #sustainabledevelopment #marine #qualitycontrol #sdgs #import #SOFIA #trade #internationaltrade #foodsecurity #aquaculture #asia #transparency #Japan #seafood #export #India #impex #aquaconnect #blacktiger #shrimp #UnitedStates #China #EU #Japan #UnitedKingdom #Spain #Canada #Australia #SouthKorea #Mexico
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#GeoSmartIndia | 𝐀𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭: 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐭 𝐆𝐞𝐨𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚 2025 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 Aquaconnect’𝐬 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 At GeoSmart India 2025, we proudly recognized Aquaconnect with the prestigious 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝. This accolade celebrates their transformative role in advancing the fisheries and aquaculture sector, empowering communities, and fostering sustainability through cutting-edge technology and innovative programs. 𝐀𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭: 𝐀 𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐥-𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐀𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦 Aquaconnect stands at the forefront of aquaculture innovation as a full-stack technology platform with embedded fintech, supported by a robust phygital distribution network. They are pioneering the use of AI and satellite remote sensing to bring unparalleled transparency and efficiency to the seafood value chain. 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐀𝐪𝐮𝐚 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 Through their Aqua Partners network, Aquaconnect provides last-mile connectivity in six major aquaculture production states, enabling farmers’ access to: - Expert advisory services. - High-quality farm inputs. 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐭-𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐁𝐚𝐳𝐳𝐚𝐫 The AquaBazzar program bridges the gap between farmers and seafood buyers, creating direct linkages that help farmers achieve better value realization for their harvested produce. 𝐀𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐃: 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 Aquaconnect also addresses financial challenges in the industry through AquaCRED, which provides formal credit to: - Farm input retailers. - Seafood buyers. This initiative eases working capital needs and enables businesses to upscale effectively. 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐬 Aquaconnect’s efforts have been widely recognized by esteemed organizations, including Paris Peace Forum, Google, GIIF-World Bank, nasscom, FICCI, Forbes, Fast Company 𝐀𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 By integrating 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲, 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲, and 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐧t, Aquaconnect is reshaping the aquaculture sector and setting a benchmark for innovation. Their journey inspires us all to think bigger and create meaningful change. We are deeply honored to hear such an inspiring initiative from Murugan Chidhambaram, Head of Digital Transformationat, Aquaconnect. Congratulations to Aquaconnect for being a true catalyst for progress and sustainability in aquaculture! Rajamanohar (Raj) | Murugan Chidhambaram Swati Mittal #GeoSmartIndia2025 #ChangeMakerAward #Aquaconnect #SustainableAquaculture #AIinFisheries #InnovationForGood #EmpoweringCommunities #SeafoodValueChain
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インドの海から日本の食卓へ!(From Indian Waters to Japanese Tables!) It’s not just about shipping shrimp—it’s about getting it right. Authentic. Reliable. Every time. At Aquaconnect-Global, we’re transforming seafood sourcing experience for buyers across the globe. What does our BluTik inspection bring to the table? ✅ Tamper-proof digital inspections for unmatched transparency ✅ Real-time Geo-Tagging with Time-Stamps for traceable authenticity With BluTik, you get a platform you can trust —delivering complete confidence with every shipment. Curious to try our digitized, tamper-proof QC report? Let’s talk! 📱 Whatsapp: https://lnkd.in/gCRVbGr3 📧 Email: sourcing@aquaconnect.blue 🌐 Website: https://lnkd.in/gSuPxeiZ #sustainability #globaltrade #supplychain #export #sustainabledevelopment #marine #qualitycontrol #sdgs #import #SOFIA #trade #internationaltrade #foodsecurity #aquaculture #asia #transparency #Japan #seafood #export #India #impex #aquaconnect #blacktiger #shrimp #UnitedStates #China #EU #Japan #UnitedKingdom #Spain #Canada #Australia #SouthKorea #Mexico
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Who’s shipping the most shrimp to U.S. plates? 🍤 Over the last five years, the U.S. shrimp imports(All Types) has interesting twists and turns! Some scored, some dropped, but one country still wears the crown. 2019 -2024 (Jan-Oct) - Ecuador? Impressed with a whopping 125% growth - Vietnam? Surfing a wave with a 60% surge - Indonesia? Holding steady with a minor 1% dip - Thailand? A tough drop of 42% - China? A dramatic plunge—down 85% And then there’s India — still leading the charts, shipping 41% of the total volume among the top 5 exporters to the U.S. Sustaining its exports with just a 7% dip compared to 2019, India remains the most reliable shrimp sourcing hub for the U.S. That’s the India story. At Aquaconnect Global, we make you sourcing: seamless, Transparent, Efficient with access to 112 processors across India & 200+ product options Want to know how we simplify seafood sourcing? Let’s talk! 📱 Whatsapp: https://lnkd.in/gCRVbGr3 📧 Email: sourcing@aquaconnect.blue 🌐 Website: https://lnkd.in/gSuPxeiZ Source: NOAA #sustainability #globaltrade #supplychain #export #sustainabledevelopment #marine #qualitycontrol #sdgs #import #SOFIA #trade #statistics #internationaltrade #foodsecurity #aquaculture #transparency #USshrimp #unitedstates #USA #usimports #India #seafood #leadership #impex #IndiaSeafood #EcuadorShrimp #VietnamSeafood #ThailandSeafood #ChinaSeafood #UnitedStates #China #EU #Japan #UnitedKingdom #Spain #Canada #Australia #SouthKorea #Mexico
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Who leads in importing Indian seafood? The answer has changed dramatically over the last 30 years! Indian seafood export trends will surprise you—three decades of growth & change. In FY23-24, our country earned a remarkable $7.38 billion from seafood exports—an impressive 66% of it coming from frozen shrimp! - US leads the way—now the largest seafood importer from India, with imports growing 20X! - China’s demand surged by 19X, transforming the global market. - Southeast Asia & the Middle East—both markets grew by 10X, driving substantial export growth. - Meanwhile, Japan slipped from 1st to 5th place as an importer. India’s seafood exports have grown 6X in the last 30 years, with the US now holding a 35% share of total export value. Watch to explore this incredible Indian story! Source: #MPEDA Looking for seafood sourcing partner? Let's talk 📱 Whatsapp: https://lnkd.in/gCRVbGr3 📧 Email: sourcing@aquaconnect.blue 🌐 Website: https://lnkd.in/gSuPxeiZ #sustainability #globaltrade #export #sustainabledevelopment #marine #qualitycontrol #sdgs #import #trade #internationaltrade #foodsecurity #aquaculture #asia #transparency #salmon #seafood #USA #Unitedstates #EU #Europe #Japan #Middleeast #MENA #Vietnam #tuna #salmon #shrimps #seafoodtrade
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Sourcing top-notch seafood is critical for every buyer. But let’s be honest—how often do you feel confident when reviewing QC inspection reports without questioning their reliability? We get it. That’s the challenge we’re here to solve. Introducing digitized quality inspections integrated with real-time Geo Tagging and timestamps for buyers worldwide. Our tamper-proof system brings transparency and authenticity to every shipment, transforming the way you inspect seafood with complete confidence. Curious to try our digitized, tamper-proof report? Let’s talk! 📱 Whatsapp: https://lnkd.in/gCRVbGr3 📧 Email: sourcing@aquaconnect.blue 🌐 Website: https://lnkd.in/gSuPxeiZ Gokul Natarajan Jidesh Babu #sustainability #globaltrade #supplychain #export #sustainabledevelopment #marine #qualitycontrol #sdgs #import #trade #internationaltrade #foodsecurity #aquaculture #asia #transparency #seafood #carbonfootprint #fish #blueeconomy #traceability #shrimp #fishfarming
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インドの海から日本の食卓へ!(From Indian Waters to Japanese Tables!) Another consignment of premium Black Tiger Shrimp is now en route to Japan🦐 Why do global seafood buyers trust us? - Access to 112 certified processors & 200+ product options - Transparent sourcing—giving you full control - Digitized inspections with GPS-integrated QC reports - Consistent quality, every single time - 98.67% on-time delivery track record We take the stress out of seafood sourcing so you can focus on growing your business. Ready to source your next consignment? Let’s talk! 📱 Whatsapp: https://lnkd.in/gCRVbGr3 📧 Email: sourcing@aquaconnect.blue 🌐 Website: https://lnkd.in/gSuPxeiZ Gokul Natarajan Jidesh Babu #Japanseafood #Japanimports #Japanshrimp #SeafoodIndustry #SeafoodExport #Aquaculture #BlackTigerShrimp #GlobalTrade #Fisheries #QualityAssurance #SustainableSeafood #SeafoodSourcing #Seafood #ShrimpExport #SeafoodTrade #IndianSeafood #Japan #UnitedStates #China #EU #UnitedKingdom #Spain #Canada #Australia #SouthKorea #Mexico