About AQUAHUB

We ignite meaningful change in aquaculture

AQUAHUB is the trusted regional hub for the Asia-Pacific. We exist to accelerate sustainable transformation by connecting people, ideas, and investment.

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Why AQUAHUB.ASIA?

Across Asia, the brightest innovators, the boldest investors, and the hardest-working farmers are trapped in silos. This "Fragmentation Trap" turns high-potential ideas into endless pilots that never become scalable, bankable businesses

The Pain is Real

The Cost of Doing Nothing

Fragmentation isn't just a hurdle; it’s a multi-billion dollar loss. Every year, Asia forfeits billions in unrealised economic growth and food security because the system is broken.

Every grant spent in isolation delivers only a fraction of its potential.

We are wasting both capital and time while the "Blue Economy" sits untapped.

Why Now? The Triple Crisis Tipping Point

We are standing at the intersection of a global food and climate crisis meeting a massive surge in impact capital. There is a $1.5 Trillion global pressure to find sustainable solutions.

A new market is being created by this crisis, and the window to capture this "Lost Economic Value" is now.

Our Approach:
Turning Risk into Realised Impact

AQUAHUB acts as the trusted “bridge” between innovators, farmers, investors, and policymakers. We help translate promising solutions into scalable programs — aligned with capital, implementation partners, and outcomes that can be measured.

The system is broken.

We are here to build a better one.

AQUAHUB isn't just a website; it’s a coordinated engine built to ensure your contribution reaches its full regional potential.
Christine — AQUAHUB TEAM MEMBER
Christine
AQUAHUB TEAM MEMBER
VISION

To be the trusted regional hub accelerating sustainable and inclusive aquaculture transformation across the Asia-Pacific.

MISSION

To mobilise investment, foster collaboration, and shape enabling policy that empowers aquapreneurs and partners to scale innovation into real-world impact across the region.

We believe in the power of co-creation.

Using our unique "Mover and Maker" methodology, we move beyond talk to build practical solutions together. We cultivate deep collaboration between aquapreneurs, farmers, investors, and policymakers to turn innovative ideas, into real-world impact.

Meet the AQUAHUB ASIA Team

Expert / Consultant
Ubolratana Suntornratana

Ubolratana Suntornratana

Company
NACA
Current Position
Gender Consultant
Location
Thailand
Primary Goal
knowledgecollaboration
Bio
Government / Policy Maker
Eduardo Leano

Eduardo Leano

Company
Network of Aquaculture Centres in Asia-Pacific (NACA)
Current Position
Director General
Location
Thailand
Primary Goal
innovationgrowthcompliancecollaboration
Bio

Currently the Director General of NACA (since 2024) and concurrently Senior Programme Officer (since 2010) handling the Aquatic Animal Health Programme.

Input Supplier / B2B
Niran Warin

Niran Warin

Company
FutureFish
Current Position
Business Development Manager
Location
Thailand
Primary Goal
growth
Bio

Working on aquaculture innovation and sustainable industry development, scale practical solutions in shrimp farming, farm management, and aquaculture technologies.

Expert / Consultant
Putsorn  Chuntachorn

Putsorn Chuntachorn

Company
Futurefish
Current Position
Thailand Community Developer
Location
Thailand
Primary Goal
innovationknowledgecollaboration
Bio

I work in community development at FutureFish, connecting local farmers with innovative companies, investors, and organizations. My goal is to support collaboration that helps farmers

Expert / Consultant
Michael Phillips

Michael Phillips

Company
FutureFish
Current Position
Co-Founder and CEO
Location
Thailand
Primary Goal
innovationknowledgegrowthcompliancecollaboration
Bio

I work at the intersection of aquaculture innovation, sustainable food systems, and business solutions, building partnerships that connect science, entrepreneurship and investment

Academic / Researcher
Boripat Lebel

Boripat Lebel

Company
Unit for Social and Environmental Research (USER), Department of Social Science and Development, Faculty of Social Sciences, Chiang Mai University
Current Position
Research Coordinator
Location
Thailand
Primary Goal
Bio

Boripat Lebel is a Research Coordinator at the Unit for Social and Environmental Research (USER) based at Chiang Mai University in Thailand.

Expert / Consultant
Eshanie Rana

Eshanie Rana

Company
FUTUREFISH
Current Position
AQUAHUB / FF Intern
Location
Thailand
Primary Goal
innovation
Bio

AquaHub intern supporting innovation programs, events, research, and partnerships across the sustainable aquaculture ecosystem.

Expert / Consultant
Christine Maxwell

Christine Maxwell

Company
FUTUREFISH
Current Position
Head of Marketing & Communications / Leadership Brand Coach
Location
Australia
Primary Goal
innovationknowledgegrowthcompliancecollaboration
Bio

Brand Coach and Strategy Architect building ecosystems for aquaculture leadership. With 25 years in design, I facilitate workshops that turn purposeful visions into global realities.

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