How it innovates

The FISH&I project aims to promote innovation in sustainable aquaponics by implementing 11 strategic actions focused on coordination, biodiversity, automation, monitoring, energy sustainability, and dissemination of knowledge:

1. COORDINATION AND MANAGEMENT

Ensure effective management and synergy among partners.
Expected outcome: Optimized project management.
Impact: Enhanced efficiency and success of the project.

2. BIO-DIVERSITY AND ADAPTABILITY MANAGEMENT:

Identify resilient species within the ecosystem.
Expected outcome: Increased biological diversity.
Impact: Enhanced resilience and productivity of aquaponic facilities.

3. ADVANCED AUTOMATION OF ACQUAPONIC INFRASTRUCTURE:

Develop automated aquaponic infrastructure.
Expected outcome: Improved productive efficiency.
Impact: Reduced costs and enhanced sustainability.

4. IoT SENSORS AND SOFTWARE FOR DATA CONTROL AND OPTIMIZATION:

Integration of IoT sensors for data control and optimization.
Expected outcome: Accurate monitoring.
Impact: Informed decision-making, improved resource management.

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5. LABORATORY SETUP AND ANALYSIS:

Structuring laboratories for testing and analysis.
Expected outcome: Validation of cultivation techniques.
Impact: Enhanced product quality and safety.

6. DEVELOPMENT OF HIGH-EFFICIENCY FEEDS AND RELATED MACHINERY: 

Innovation in the production of efficient feeds.
Expected outcome: Increased nutritional efficiency.
Impact: Improved sustainability, reduced costs.

7. CLEAN ENERGY SOLUTIONS: 

Management and conversion of ammonia into energy.
Expected outcome: Integrated renewable energies.
Impact: Enhanced energy autonomy, reduced carbon footprint.

8. DEVELOPMENT OF STANDARDS AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STUDY:

Creation of aquaponic production standards, Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), and carbon footprint evaluation.
Expected outcome: Defined standards and environmental impact.
Impact: Promotion of sustainability, improved compliance.

9. OPERATIONAL SYSTEM INTEGRATION

Integration of IoT hardware and software with remote control capabilities.
Expected outcome: Integrated and efficient system.
Impact: Optimization of management and resources.

10. STUDY OF MICROBIAL POPULATIONS AND PLANT BIOSTIMULANTS: 

Research on natural plant biostimulants.
Expected outcome: Enhanced plant growth.
Impact: Reduced use of chemical fertilizers, improved soil health.

11. DISSEMINATION OF RESULTS:

Sharing results and best practices.
Expected outcome: Increased awareness.
Impact: Adoption of sustainable practices, strengthening scientific and industrial communities.