Big Akwa
Food-tech start up, economically & environmentally revolutionizes land-based aquaculture by introducing industrial symbiosis between fish and processed industry
- Stage Full Product Ready
- Industry Biotechnology
- Location Härnösand, Sweden
- Currency EUR
- Founded September 2020
- Employees 4
- Incorporation Type LLC
- Website bigakwa.com
Company Summary
Our solution introduces an efficient circular approach to the fish production based on industrial symbiosis. Waste heat from the plant is used to warm up fish farm water. Fish grey water is converted into a resource too. The usage of new technology, sharing resources and infrastructure presents a novel opportunity to improve the environmental footprint with decreased capital investments reduces production costs up to 20%.
Team
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Hugo WikströmFounder and VP.Multiple startup CEO. Visionary and globalist. Three decades of innovation and growing businesses experience.
Food Tech industry and Algae development entrepreneur -
Founder & CEO.Highly accomplished senior executive with with 25 years of experience in the food industry and of these the latest 20 years in leadership and top management.
Elena's economic background and management skills have combined with a sincere interest in people development an open mind. Her communication skills been a great advantage in building relations on many levels, creating results through and with other people. -
Sustainability expert.PhD expert and sustainable development strategist. Over 25 years of sustainable business and circular economy development. 15 years expirience as a head of research in RISE.
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Per-Johan AhlzenChief technology officer (CTO).30+ years of experience from the process industry, primarily with respect to process/product development and management. Has worked with a number of process types and product categories. Development manager for the paper mill SCA Ortviken in Sundsvall 2011-2020. Education: Doctor's degree in chemistry. Multiple programs from leading business schools like SSE (Sweden).
Advisors
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Erik OlofssonUnconfirmed
Previous Investors
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SparbanksstiftelsenUnconfirmed
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