Fish 2.0 Press releases

• Carmel, CA
• November 7, 2019

Entrepreneurs from all over the world showcase aquaculture, technology and supply chain solutions aimed at solving sustainable seafood challenges

PALO ALTO, Calif., Nov. 7, 2019—Six companies from four countries received Top Innovator awards yesterday at the close of Fish 2.0’s 2019 Global Innovators Forum. These industry standouts are bringing new aquaculture technologies and products to market, increasing transparency and modernizing the seafood supply chain.

A packed house of over 200 investors, entrepreneurs, and ocean and seafood experts chose the winners by voting on presentations from the Fish 2.0 Forty—the most highly ranked businesses from a pool of 150 entries reviewed

• Carmel, CA
• March 4, 2019

Seafood entrepreneurs meet supplier and trade partners; investors and experts hear from investment-ready businesses and industry leaders; top-chef dinner gives a taste of local delicacies

Fish 2.0, the global community for seafood innovators, is holding its first-ever Regional Innovators Forum April 2–3, 2019, in Brisbane, reflecting Australia’s potential to become the world’s next seafood powerhouse. Australian seafood businesses, investors and experts are invited to participate in the event, which combines pitches from investment-ready businesses, expert discussion of game-changing innovations and other topics, and a seafood dinner created by renowned chef Jake

• Carmel, CA
• February 26, 2019

Applications open for first-ever Fish 2.0 Regional Innovators Forum; participating entrepreneurs get help pitching their business, make key connections to grow trade with Australia

Seafood businesses based in the Pacific Islands are invited to participate in Fish 2.0’s first-ever Regional Innovators Forum, happening April 2–3, 2019, in Brisbane. The event will bring together businesses, investors and experts from Australia and the Pacific Islands to accelerate the region’s rise as a global sustainable seafood powerhouse. Participation is free, but space is limited. Businesses must apply online, and spaces are filling quickly—first come,

• Carmel, CA
• February 26, 2019

Entrepreneurs polish their pitches and make connections that drive business growth; investors and experts learn about regional seafood opportunities.

Fish 2.0, the global community for seafood innovators, is holding a two-day workshop for U.S. South Atlantic fisheries and aquaculture businesses April 23–24, 2019, at the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW). The program culminates with a pitch and networking session, where investors and industry experts can hear about emerging innovations and tour the university’s Shellfish Research Hatchery.

The event, sponsored by UNCW, is an active community-building exercise where participants learn from their peers’

• Carmel, CA
• February 26, 2019

Entrepreneurs sharpen their pitch, build their potential investor and partner network; investors and experts get an early look at emerging innovations

Fish 2.0, the global community for seafood innovators, is holding a two-day workshop for U.S. West Coast, Alaska, and Hawaii aquaculture businesses April 30–May 1, 2019, at the University of Washington in Seattle. The program culminates with a pitch and networking session at the World Trade Center, where investors and industry experts can hear about emerging innovations.

The event, supported by NOAA Fisheries and event partner Washington Sea Grant, is an active community-building exercise where participants learn

• CARMEL, CA
• January 15, 2019

Mississippi pitch session and networking event gives aquaculture experts, seafood industry leaders, and investors an insider view of emerging aquaculture innovations

Fish 2.0, the global community for seafood innovators, invites aquaculture experts, seafood industry leaders, and investors interested in U.S. Gulf Coast and Midwest aquaculture to attend a Feb. 13, 2019, pitch session and networking event at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory’s Thad Cochran Marine Aquaculture Center (TCMAC) at the University of Southern Mississippi in Ocean Springs, Miss. Participation is free but space is limited: investors, experts, and entrepreneurs who want to attend must ... Read more

• CARMEL, CA
• October 9, 2018

November workshop in San Francisco gives entrepreneurs a head start on applying for global business competition; participants build a local investor and partner network, make crucial connections

Fish 2.0, the global network for sustainable seafood businesses, is launching a track for California-based ventures in its 2018¬–19 business competition cycle. The track kicks off with a two-day workshop and networking event Nov. 28–29.

Supported by the California Ocean Protection Council (OPC), the California track is open to businesses involved in seafood supply chains, climate resilience technologies, or seafood production,

• CARMEL, CA
• September 11, 2018

Workshops around the country give entrepreneurs a head start on applying for the global business competition; participants build a local investor and partner network, make crucial connections

Fish 2.0, the global network for sustainable seafood businesses, is launching a track dedicated to U.S. aquaculture ventures in its 2018–19 business competition cycle. The track kicks off with an East Coast workshop and networking event in Baltimore Nov. 7–8, followed by a Gulf Coast workshop near Biloxi, Mississippi, in February and a West Coast workshop in Seattle in April.

Supported by NOAA Fisheries, the track is open to all kinds of growing aquaculture

• CARMEL, CA
• September 4, 2018

Applications open for global Traceability & Transparency, Aquaculture Innovation, Tuna tracks; workshop and networking events slated for Australia, California, U.S. Aquaculture.

The Fish 2.0 sustainable seafood innovation network today kicks off a 2018–19 competition for sustainable seafood ventures that reflects the speed of change in the sector. It’s the most expansive competition and connection program yet, with three global tracks, three regional tracks confirmed (more are expected), broader eligibility, more opportunities for entrepreneurs to meet investors and partners, and a new online connection platform launching later this year.

“The seafood sector is thoroughly reimagining products,

• CARMEL, CA
• August 20, 2018

October workshop in Melbourne gives entrepreneurs a head start on applying for global business competition; participants build a local investor and partner network, make international connections.

Fish 2.0, the global network for sustainable seafood businesses, is adding a special track for Australian ventures to its 2018­–19 business competition cycle. The track kicks off with a workshop and networking event in Melbourne that will help entrepreneurs improve their business strategies and presentations to investors. The two-day program, held Oct. 23–24, 2018, will give participants an opportunity to meet investors interested

• CARMEL, CA
• December 12, 2017

14 businesses will receive ICX prizes, designed to help innovative sustainable seafood ventures grow

Fish 2.0 today announced the winners of its 11 ICX (Industry Connection) prizes, the final awards in the Fish 2.0 2017 competition for sustainable seafood businesses.

The competition’s cash prize winners were announced Nov. 8 at the close of the Fish 2.0 2017 Innovation Forum at Stanford University. Those awards went to the eight seafood ventures—one in each of the competition’s six regional and two global

• CARMEL, CA
• November 8, 2017

Entrepreneurs from all over the world are responding to global trends driving market demand in the seafood sector and beyond

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PALO ALTO, CA, November 8, 2017 — Fish 2.0 closed out its 2017 Innovation Forum today by awarding cash prizes to the eight seafood ventures earning the highest scores in this year’s Fish 2.0 business competition. The winners are simplifying supply chains while increasing income for fishers and farmers, bringing to market creative approaches to aquaculture production and traceability, and getting consumers excited about seafood.

Diverse panels of investor-judges chose the cash prize winners from among 22 presenters who came out

• CARMEL, CA
• September 18, 2017

Business strength, global scope and potential for system-changing impact distinguish Fish 2.0 2017 business competition finalists

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CARMEL, CA, September 18, 2017 — Fish 2.0 today announced 40 companies that will pitch to investors Nov. 7–8 during the Fish 2.0 Innovation Forum at Stanford University, the culminating event in the Fish 2.0 2017 competition for sustainable seafood businesses.

This exceptionally strong group of finalists—winnowed from an initial pool of 184 entrants—stands out for its market traction, global character and high potential for impact on the seafood sector. About 50 percent of the finalists are post-revenue businesses, and

• CARMEL, CA
• July 18, 2017

80 ventures move into Phase 3

Fish 2.0 just welcomed our largest-ever Phase 3 pool of seafood innovators: 80 ventures (out of 110 that completed Phase 2) are moving forward in the business competition to work on their impacts, risks, and investment opportunities.

This is an exceptionally strong group—we were thrilled to see investors’ positive comments about so many of these ventures across all eight tracks. We’re glad to have 40 spots available at this year’s finals, which means Phase 3 competitors have a 50-50 chance of making it to the end.

• CARMEL, CA
• May 12, 2017

Sustainable seafood business competition attracts outstanding ventures, with strong representation from Latin America, Southeast Asia, and Pacific Islands

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The 161 competitors in the third Fish 2.0 business competition for sustainable seafood are a diverse group of global, innovative businesses, and they demonstrate significant growth in wild fisheries and supply chain innovation.

This year’s competition criteria is focused heavily on wild fisheries and supply chain innovation in most geographies, with aquaculture innovations highlighted mainly in Southeast Asia and on the Gulf and Atlantic Coasts of the U.S. The businesses promise a range of solutions

• CARMEL, CA
• March 15, 2017

April 4 workshop and reception for Alaska, California, Oregon and Washington seafood businesses focuses on building networks and sparking interest from investors and buyers

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The intensive workshop, open to seafood entrepreneurs from the West Coast and Alaska, provides coaching on how to communicate persuasively with investors and seafood buyers. It also gives participants opportunities to meaningfully connect with other innovative seafood businesses that could be key partners. To attend, entrepreneurs must register online and be invited.

CARMEL, CALIF., January 25, 2017

• Washington, DC
• October 4, 2016

Monica Jain named one of 12 White House Champions of Change for Sustainable Seafood

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On Friday, October 7, the White House will recognize Fish 2.0 founder Monica Jain, Fish 2.0 alumnus Alan Lovewell and 10 other people from across the country as White House Champions of Change for Sustainable Seafood. Jain earned the honor for her achievements with Fish 2.0, as well as her longtime dedication to ocean conservation and advancing seafood sustainability. Lovewell, the CEO and co-founder of Real Good Fish and a 2013 Fish 2.0 finalist, earned recognition for building a community-supported fishery that connects local fishermen with local consumers via weekly

• Fish 2.0
• November 11, 2015

PALO ALTO, CA, November 11, 2015

Innovations in aquaculture, consumer products and local fisheries show the future of seafood

Six seafood innovators capped the Fish 2.0 Competition Finals & Sustainable Seafood Innovation Forum today by earning cash prizes and top scores in their categories from the competition’s investor-judges. The winners are bringing to market creative approaches to key challenges in aquaculture, building consumer demand for sustainable seafood, reducing waste and supporting local fishing communities.