Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) and aquatech-focused venture capital firm, Hatch Blue, have been running the Aquatech Innovation Studio, a two-week incubation programme for aquatech businesses, in the RDI Hub Killorglin. Over 100 applied, and eight were chosen to take part.
We hear the views of some of the people involved:
• Catherine Butler, Shellfish Development and Innovation Executive with Bord Iascaigh Mhara
• Wayne Murphy, co-founder and partner of HATCH Blue
• John Kingston, Business Development Manager with Weatherbys Scientific
• Portia Quinn, founder and CEO of Harley & Marley Fine Irish Pet Food and Treats
• Brian Quinn, Chief Strategy Officer for Ubotica Technologies