AquagriTech

AquagriTech values urban bio-waste to make natural food of fish associeted in one system with plants that assimilate the excrements of fish for their growth, the water is so filtering and return to the fish tank.The cycle saves 90 percent of water, optimizes spaces so ideal for cities, requires no effort, no expenses and no special knowledge. It's integrated in an urban greenhouse that produces healthy and fresh fish and vegetables no stop in the year, and in the culture kit connected to the phone for families in order to control themselves their alimentation from his kitchen or living room. Fossil fuel savings due to the proximity of the places of production to the places of sale. Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.We are solving a major problem of urban waste management to safeguard the entire natural ecosystems of our planet which are currently being destroyed to fuel our livestock activities.

Today in Africa, more than 80% of agricultural production is still rural, while due to a strong rural exodus, which continues to intensify, more than half of the population lives in the big cities. There is thus an inconsistency between food supply and demand in urban areas. Farmers, on the other hand, have to incur heavy expenses for transporting their products. This is due to the glaring lack of infrastructure and poor road conditions. In addition, as transport is mainly carried out by truck, transporting production to urban centers requires the use of fossil fuels, which results in the emission of greenhouse gases.

Degradation of the planet's natural ecosystems: While this intensive production destroys entire natural ecosystems thus depleting the natural resources of our planet (to make 1 kg of farmed fish you need 3 kg of fish from flour fishing) while 1 / 3 of this production goes to waste and will never be consumed. therefore our planet is running out of waste.

 This device also has other advantages: by eliminating conventional logistics which consume a lot of fossil energy, CO2 emissions into atmosphere are reduced by 20%.

AquagriTech is a vertically integrated system that enhances urban bio-waste to manufacture natural food for fish which are placed in a closed circuit with plants that assimilate fish droppings ideal for their growth, thus filtering the water which ends up clean and purified. to get back to the fish. The cycle saves 90% of water, optimizes spaces therefore ideal for cities, does not require any effort or special control. In less than a year, We adopted the technology in an urban greenhouse that produces healthy and fresh fish, fruits and vegetables all year round in the city and natural fertilizer for agriculture and then miniaturized it into grow kit for families to control their diet by growing their own vegetables at home in their kitchen or living room without being a regular on the estate, with zero effort by spending only 5 minutes a day, manageable from a distance from from his cell phone. In addition to being cultivation kits, they also serve as an interior decoration by placing fish and ornamental plants like an aquarium.

 This project has already enabled more than 1,800 people to consume healthy food on a regular basis. We recycled 10,000 tones of bio-waste.

The places of production are very close to the places of consumption. And the areas needed for aquaponics are small compared to those used for conventional agriculture.

To date, two models of individual aquaponic units (for individuals) have been designed and are marketed, as well as a model of community unit for high volume production in compliance with food standards. This project has already enabled more than 1,800 people to consume healthy food on a regular basis. Aquaponics can both produce vegetables and fish (tilapia and catfish) for human consumption. The water savings achieved are intended for the water supply of the inhabitants of the locality (300 inhabitants)) in Brazzaville.

With the help of the "one Congolese, one kit" program. Our main objective is to introduce simple, adaptable and affordable cultivation solutions in every household, to lead them to be independent and responsible for their own food, to increase family income; improve the quality and flavor of their food; and above all to save money.

On the other hand, AquagriTech manufactures aquaponic greenhouses and kits for individuals and professionals ... thus allowing you to grow your own vegetables and raise your fish, this makes families food self-sufficient and responsible for their own food and allows professionals to sell worthy products while optimizing profitability. We set up:
- Standard kits for families, restaurants, hoteliers, etc.
-Customized aquaponics module solutions unique to each client, contributing both to improving the diet, to achieving savings and also to the decor of the garden or living room as it is for an aquarium.
- Aquaponic greenhouses for professionals or amateurs of traditional agriculture and fish farming to market crops while reducing costs compared to traditional agriculture.

This mode of production is called aquaponics. The virtuous system thus formed makes it possible to grow food two to three times faster than in traditional agriculture, saving more than 70% of water. This device also has other advantages: by eliminating conventional logistics which consume a lot of fossil energy, CO2 emissions into the atmosphere are reduced by 20%.

-We have restored over 15,000 hectares of land in the Congo base.

-Fossil fuel savings due to the proximity of the places of production to the places of sale.

- Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.

We turn biodegradable household waste into fish feed which constitutes our raw material, thus eliminating the biggest burden of a fish farming activity. The resulting feed is made up of 70% protein and 20% lipids, which are ideal for the city.

Sale of more than 280 individual aquaponics kits during the first year of operation.

- Daily supply of drinking water to more than 100 residents of the Yansoki district
- Training of 250  youngs people (street children) in agricultural production in aquaponics.

On average, the 1,200 smallholders we work with have seen their incomes increase by up to 25%.

To date, two models of individual aquaponic units (for individuals) have been designed and are marketed, as well as a model of community unit for high volume production in compliance with food standards. This project has already enabled more than 1,800 people to consume healthy food on a regular basis. Aquaponics can both produce vegetables and fish (tilapia and catfish) for human consumption. The water savings achieved are intended to supply water to the inhabitants of the locality of Kintelé (300 inhabitants) in Brazzaville.

Food production throughout the year in an urban greenhouse of 150 m², located outside the city.

- Training of ten young people (street children) in agricultural production in aquaponics
- Saving of fossil fuel due to the bringing together of the places of production and the places of sale
- Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions

 AquagriTech Congo, this crop which makes it possible to grow plants, fruits and vegetables thanks to a closed circuit system which makes water, plants and fish work in symbiosis. While recycling the household waste in insect larvae to feed the fish and the system is done alone!
This #AquagriTech kit, which can be managed remotely with or without your smartphone, allows you to grow vegetables, fruits and fish at home in your kitchen, saving 90% of water and recycling 10 kg of household waste.
From a linear diagram, AquagriTech goes to a circular system.

 AquagriTech  Congo is a vertically integrated system that solves a major problem in the management of urban waste, by treating biodegradable waste by biodegradable sect larvae containing 60% protein and 20% lipids, ideal for fish nutrition in a closed circuit with plants that they feed by their dejections, and this same water is filtered and returned to the fish.

Our zero waste production process has enabled us to treat 10 tonnes of biodegradable waste which once polluted the environment for 5 tonnes of protein and feed 5,000 fish.
From a linear diagram, AquagriTech goes to a circular system. Valorizing our household waste.

With the help of the "one Congolese, one kit" program. Our main objective is to introduce simple, adaptable and affordable cultivation solutions in every household, within 5 years, to enable them to be independent and responsible for their own food, to increase family income; improve the quality and flavor of their food; and above all to save money for 5 million Congolese.

Encourage the adoption of the technique by professionals in the agricultural and fish farming sector 500,000 FARMERS so that they benefit from the double advantage of this technique. Increase their income and considerably reduce costs because AquagriTech is done in cities close to consumers (no transport logistics) and requires very few resources, both human, material and financial.

      With food products (eggplants, vegetables, tomatoes, fish, beans, etc.) that we make available in public markets, street corners and super markets. We plan to invade the market with organic and fresh products from our greenhouses, make the omnipresence of our products effective and become the leader in local food.

We have a tripartite and customer-centric vision by:

 Becoming a brand reference for local food with a strong influence omnipresent products, from our houses, to small displays in public markets, through sales shops, supermarkets and hyper markets that we frequent every day until 'to in our cell phones.
 Project internationally starting with the sub-region then across Africa and the rest of the world; and be counted among the African leaders in the sector.
 And finally to support and accompany the social programs of the State on food education and employability with the creation of a Foundation to help destitute young people through the virtues of aquaponics.

Our zero waste production process, we will treat 500,000 tonnes of biodegradable waste / per month which once polluted the environment for 10,000 tonnes of protein and feed 5,000 fish in 5 years.
From a linear diagram, AquagriTech goes to a circular system. Valorizing our household waste.

4 full-time employees in administration proposing strategies overall management of the company

10 part-time employees in the field in contact with the 500  farmers of our network. Our teams in the field work above all on training and the fight against bad practices.  

Our team is made up of young, highly qualified and enterprising leaders who are committed to working every day to meet the expectations of our clients. We are a team of entrepreneurs, product developers, coders and changers. We want to create a world where everyone has stable access to sufficient healthy food. 

We are creating a new profession, that of urban farmer and fish farmer: Aquagriculteurs. We want to multiply their number and allow everyone to produce in the city:

Divin  Kouebatouka
Founding CEO Industrial systems engineer, Business and financial planner •MBA management and business strategy. Transparent technology to enrich the experience. To direct and control the company’s operations and to give strategic guidance and direction to the board to ensure that the company achieves its mission and objectives.

Merveil Mavougou
CTO

Responsibility for controlling the profitability and solvency of the company, anticipating its development strategy and the necessary financing. Control the company's accounts and the proper management of its cash flow.

Professional with 5 years of experience in the financial sector  for blueCongo, 100% electric cars from the Bolloré Group.

Roland alavo
IT manager
designer of IOT for AquagriTech kits.
Android development · Web development · Custom software development · Mobile application development · Training · 

Bahamboula wilde 

This is the new profession that we find at AquagriTech, Manager for production of greenhouses or aquaponics units. They manage the timing of planting, harvesting by performing various agronomic. Assist in the manufacturing of products by supervising staff, organizing and monitoring of workflow
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We are a team of software engineers, data scientists, economists and operators with in-depth experience, managers of cold chain management, and value chain implementation. We value taking risks at the service of a radical scale, listening carefully and a tireless commitment to understanding our customers and their needs.

Responsibilities include providing strategic direction for the company, exploring opportunities for expansion, and facilitating and managing the strategic alliance. We are a team of entrepreneurs, product developers, coders and changers. We want to create a world where everyone has stable access to sufficient and healthy food. And as we progress, we recruit new people to join the adventure.

We are creating a new profession, that of urban farmer and fish farmer: Aquagriculteurs. We want to multiply their number and allow everyone to produce excellent pesticide crops in the city.
AquagriTech is mainly made of.

Aquaculture
This is the new profession that we find at AquagriTech, they are responsible for the production of greenhouses or aquaponics units. They manage the timing of planting, harvesting by performing various agronomic and aquaculture operations in full compliance with AquagriTech best practices. Ensures the follow-up of the evolutions of fish, and plants. The profile sought; no need to be an expert in agriculture or aquaculture, AquagriTech sets up a training program before taking up the post. However, it is essential to show common sense, dynamism and speed of execution, motivation, rigor in the organization and management of aquaponic greenhouses, a sense of DIY.

We strongly believe in the philosophy proposed by Solve that innovation can come from anywhere on earth. We see high value in engaging with the community of Solvers who face similar challenges to us. We can mentor early stage innovators by sharing lessons we have learned. We appreciate the insights we can learn from the Solve mentors who see trends and tools we can leverage to have greater impact. We already find it helpful to collaborate with a research partner from MIT. Participating in the Solve community will increase our ability to learn from academia as we share our knowledge.

We need technical expertise in terms of setting up systems that we can use to monitor incoming and outgoing volumes, to develop a remote management system AquagriTEech Kits with or without their smartphone allows you to grow at home in his kitchen vegetables, fruits and fish by saving 90% water and recycling 10 kg of household waste. Finally, we need experienced staff at a reasonable cost, especially as we grow.

We are convinced Solve partners or support will allow us to gain sufficient technical, management and financial resources to achieve our objectives.

We will receive nine months of personalized assistance from Solve staff and members of the Solve cross-sector community. Through these connections, we will build the partnerships necessary to accelerate our work, validate our impact and our business model, and evolve our solution.

AquagriTech seeks to achieve the following goals as it deploys initial pilots:

• Develop and expand to new uses for their underwater robot Using the Internet of Things we can use the more intelligent AquagriTech kits to control the power supply; the temperature, the oxygen this kits can be managed remotely.
• Technology is an integral part of agricultural operations with AquagriTech. Data plays an important role in optimizing bird performance and in establishing business forecasts
• We also launched our deep learning algorithm for demand forecasting and purchasing optimization. A deep learning algorithm for optimizing biowaste delivery and collection times is also under development.
• Refine their business and revenue model from a prototype to a replicable service
• Cultivate a marketing and social media presence to reach new partners and clients

To reach the goals mentioned above, AquagriTech seeks partnerships to:

• Mentor and advise product development and strategic planning
• Support marketing and communications that clearly distribute data
• Build connections to investors and grantors to progress their fundraising strategy

Using the "one Refugee, one kit" program. Our main objective is to introduce simple, adaptable and affordable cultivation solutions in every household in Refugee, within 4 months, to enable them to be independent and responsible for their own food, to increase family income; improve the quality and flavor of their food; and above all to save money.

Introduce the technique to the Refugees so that they benefit from the double advantage of this technique. Increase their income and considerably reduce costs because AquagriTech is done in cities close to consumers (no transport logistics) and requires very few resources, both human, material and financial.

      With food products (eggplants, vegetables, tomatoes, fish, beans, etc.) that we make available in public markets, street corners and super markets. We plan to invade the market with organic and fresh products from our greenhouses, make the omnipresence of our products effective and become the leader in local food.

"Regardless of our social status, we all have the right to a healthy, sufficient and balanced diet" We base our business model on food quality and access to healthy and sufficient food at all budgets.

"Putting a unique culture kit in everyone's hands", we base our strategy around the customer, on whom we continuously improve satisfaction.

AquagriTech's mission: To increase access to fresh, quality food at all budgets, and to promote the food empowerment of populations. In view of the advantages granted by AquagriTech, we will solve the following problems•

AquagriTech's mission: To increase access to fresh, quality food at all budgets, and to promote the food empowerment of populations.

In view of the advantages granted by AquagriTech, we will solve the following problems: 

 • Promote food empowerment of populations 

 • Contribution to the fight against food insecurity and malnutrition 

 • Contribution to the development of urban agriculture, animal husbandry, and poultry farming 

 • Contribution to the protection of the environment by eliminating the supply chain consuming fossil fuels 

 • Support local communities, This aquaponics system produces four times more food than traditional farming methods. Seduced by these very high yields, many city dwellers in the country have embarked on aquaponics agriculture, which has enabled them to cope with food shortages, especially during prolonged droughts. “Many are now using this new agricultural technique to cultivate in their backyards or small gardens, not only for their own consumption, but also to sell their produce. In addition to helping farmers adapt to the increasing unpredictability of rainfall, the aquaponics system is also very sustainable. The efficient use of water, space and fertilizers helps to minimize the impact of agriculture on these key resources, and thus fight against soil degradation. Aquaponics kits make it possible to produce three to four times more organic food and therefore save 90% of the water used in traditional agriculture, while avoiding the high costs of the labor required for irrigation in areas affected by drought. In return, these savings reduce the carbon footprint generated by agricultural activity by 20%.

AquagriTech is a vertically integrated system that solves a major problem in the management of urban waste, by treating biodegradable waste by biodegradable insect larvae containing 60% of proteins and 20% of lipids, ideal for the nutrition of fish in circuit closed with plants which they feed by their dejections, and this same water is filtered and returned to the fish.

… A united company… AquagriTech's activity generates an increasing economic and social impact thanks to an inclusive economic model. Since the beginning, AquagrItech has mobilized wealthy populations to collect bio-waste in the markets and households of Congo and thus create jobs. AquagriTech's network of collectors has grown from around ten collectors to nearly 1,200 collectors in 2 years, 85% of which are women. Immerse yourself in the world of Green Keeper Africa collectors! … Which positively impacts its environment…  The AquagriTech impact assessment report prepared by SENS (Solidarité Entreprise Nord Sud) in June 2019, highlighted the benefits that collectors have been able to derive from their collaboration with AquagriTech: • An average income obtained from the collection of bio-waste, which is 51

$. This income is higher than the SMAG (Minimum Agricultural Salary) which is 50$;

• Better support for children's school fees; • Reducing recourse to external resources (loans and others) to cover various charges and unforeseen events.

The Congolese Minister of Fisheries and Livestock, says AquagriTech could help the country significantly reduce its fish imports, help improve fisheries monitoring, eliminate illegal fishing and forced labor, and increase supply chain integrity. - whose bill amounts to 152 million euros per year - and to address the shortage of certain foods in the country. AquagriTech hopes that aquaculture will triple the production of fish and food crops in the near future, not only in Congo but also in the entire Central African region. “We are already expanding outside the country and positioning ourselves in Senegal. Nigeria is the third step. It’s for 2022 ”.

We turn biodegradable household waste into fish feed, which is our raw material, thus eliminating the biggest burden of fish farming. The resulting feed is made up of 70% protein and 20% lipids, which are ideal for the fish we keep in greenhouses. With the help of our urban AquagriTech greenhouses, we cultivate close to consumers and provide fresh, healthy and organic food products throughout the year, thus offering price stability and elimination of recurring shortages encountered, thus breaking down the problems. food supply and packaging. We also offer aquaponic kit or greenhouse solutions to households and professionals to allow them to benefit from the vast advantages of this technique as well as to professionals wishing to adopt the technique on their own.

Today in Africa, more than 80% of agricultural production is still rural, while due to a strong rural exodus, which continues to intensify, more than half of the population lives in the big cities. There is thus an inconsistency between food supply and demand in urban areas. Farmers, on the other hand, have to incur heavy expenses for transporting their products. This is due to the glaring lack of infrastructure and poor road conditions. In addition, as transport is mainly carried out by truck, transporting production to urban centers requires the use of fossil fuels, which results in the emission of greenhouse gases.

To alleviate this situation, the initiative consists of manufacturing large-volume food production units in the large cities of the Congo. The principle is simple: A fish tank is connected to a plant culture tank. Fish droppings are used as fertilizer fertilizers for plants: The fish are fed with protein from the lava of insects otenus after having recycled bio urban waste. This mode of production is called AquagriTech. The virtuous system thus constituted makes it possible to grow food two to three times faster than in traditional agriculture, saving more than 70% of water. This device also has other advantages: by eliminating conventional logistics which consume a lot of fossil energy, CO2 emissions into the atmosphere are reduced by 20%. The places of production are very close to the places of consumption. And the areas needed for aquaponics are small compared to those used for conventional agriculture.

Food We believe that everyone should be able to produce their own food locally. 

Produce Rich, Ultra-Fresh Food We offer connected greenhouses that allow everyone to reconnect to their food.

Designed to grow fruits and vegetables in limited spaces, they combine the best cultivation techniques with a reduced carbon footprint.

Delivered and installed in one day at your home, our greenhouses are anchored in the ground. Made of die-cast aluminum and tempered glass, they're ready to withstand any weather.

Control your greenhouse remotely Greenhouses are connected and do not need Internet access to transmit data. An application makes it possible to remotely monitor the evolution of greenhouses, to receive advice to optimize use and performance.

The Internet of Things at the service of self-production Our connected box collects the parameters useful for controlling the greenhouse, such as acidity and water temperature.

Modifications, improvements and actions related to harvesting or maintenance are also recorded in order to offer relevant recommendations across the growing seasons. Greenhouse Network and Collective Intelligence All greenhouses exchange information and build a real knowledge base. Then, neuro-mimetic algorithms extrapolate behaviors and provide real support, transparent help in the management of these complex ecosystems.

Over time, the models are refined and allow better day-to-day management of greenhouses.

1-The calculation unit collects the measurements PH, temperature, etc. sensors

2-The data is sent Through the Sigfox network

3-Algorithms consolidate their model Through supervised learning

4-Smart notifications are sent To guide the Pioneers in their progression

In Congo, agriculture remains the main economic activity in rural areas and still accounts for around 15% of GDP. Faced with population growth and increasing urbanization, increasing national agricultural production has become a necessary condition for ensuring the country's food security.

We are trying to solve the problems that Senegalese farmers face in terms of water management: they lose 50 to 80% of irrigation water because they do not control the real water needs of their fields. And this problem is aggravated by global warming, which increases the need for water. This mismanagement has repercussions on production costs and on the yields of agricultural land.

We use drones, satellite images and connected objects with humidity sensors to allow the user to have real-time information relating to the water and fertilizer needs of their fields in order to optimize their irrigation and '' improve their performance. This allows water and fuel inputs to be reduced upstream, thus reducing production costs. We have adapted the technology to small producers so that they can operate it with a simple mobile phone.

The system is particularly suitable for low-income farmers, who are often illiterate, as it is accessible via a simple phone equipped with a SIM card. All the farmer has to do is dial the device number and interact with a voice command system in Wolof to know in real time the water needs of his plot and to automate the irrigation remotely.