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Supporting fisheries and aquaculture innovation

Running 9 March to 11 May with break for Easter school holidays this program is designed for fisheries and aquaculture operators keen to adopt circular principles to their business. This 8 week Circularity Accelerator program will allow participants to explore and test new ideas to create new income streams or solve challenges in their business. Adapt to the increasing demand for sustainable practices, and gain the knowledge, tools, and support to drive innovation in a structured, hands-on program.

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Who should apply?

Fisheries and aquaculture entities, individuals and related industries are all invited to participate in this program where ideas are fostered and mentored by industry and UOW experts, including the Blue Economy team.

Contact Natalie Manahan, Program Manager - Fisheries and Aquaculture Regional Circularity Co-operative

How to join

The Circularity Accelerator program will provide the skills for you to run through various stages of customer development, customer validation, prototyping, pitch training, and circularity principles to build an entrepreneurial mindset and innovate in your business.

Acceptance into the program will be via an application process, with initiatives that address the following issues of particular interest to the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation, including;

  • Diverting shellfish and fish waste into scalable products
  • Recycling plastics and bioplastics for reuse in the system
  • Replacement and reuse of polystyrene in aquaculture
  • Alternative low-impact refrigeration solutions and
  • System's enhancements to reduce fuel and transportation