ZebraBlue Ecosystem Expands: Zebrafish Capital and Temasek Polytechnic Anchor "Precision Innovation"

June 16, 2025 – Zebrafish Capital has further strengthened its collaboration with Singapore’s Temasek Polytechnic, officially signing a partnership agreement with its Aquaculture Innovation Centre (AIC). This agreement focuses on key areas such as local trials of aquaculture technology, professional services, and talent exchange, driving project implementation.

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Key Focus Areas of the Collaboration:

• Advancing technology exchange and pilot applications: Supporting Singapore companies’ research in conducting field trials in China while helping Chinese enterprises and research teams expand into overseas markets.

• Developing products and solutions for real-world applications: Refining technical tools for hatchery and aquaculture operations to enhance frontline efficiency.

• Facilitating market expansion: Providing entry channels for Singaporean enterprises into China while assisting Chinese companies in exploring global opportunities.

• Promoting talent interaction: Encouraging curriculum collaboration and talent exchanges in aquaculture, food science, and biotechnology.

• Implementing trial projects: Designing and operating aquaculture farms and technology demonstration sites to achieve tangible results.

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This agreement builds upon the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed at the end of 2024. Zebrafish Capital has been actively involved in Malaysia’s integrated hatchery and farming project for giant freshwater prawns, with ongoing efforts to consolidate pilot results into scalable technical solutions.

Singapore has emerged as a leading hub for global agricultural technology, while China remains the most dynamic country for mass production models, demand structures, and innovation ecosystems. Zebrafish Capital and AIC are now working intensively to establish a "Solution Center" in the Yangtze River Delta Economic Zone, anchored in international standards, circular economy principles, and smart aquacultur.

About Temasek Polytechnic

Temasek Polytechnic is one of five polytechnics under the Ministry of Education of Singapore, committed to cultivating highly skilled and future-ready applied talents. The institution comprises several schools, including Applied Science, Engineering, Business, Informatics & IT, and Design. It has long been active in promoting the integration of industry, education, and research in areas such as food technology, sustainable agriculture, and bioengineering, with a strong emphasis on international collaboration.

About  Aquaculture Innovation Centre (AIC)

Aquaculture Innovation Centre (AIC) was established with the support of Enterprise Singapore and is led by Temasek Polytechnic in partnership with multiple universities and research institutions. AIC is dedicated to driving innovation in aquaculture science, industry collaboration, and ecological sustainability. Focusing on system optimization, biotechnology applications, and food safety, AIC serves as a key strategic platform in Singapore’s blue economy agenda.

About ZEBRA BLUE

ZEBRA BLUE is a digital collaboration platform jointly initiated by Zebrafish Capital and Mediterranean–African aquaculture expert Orazio Albano. It is designed to facilitate cooperation around key areas such as aquaculture, technical services, market access, and capacity building. Focused on delivering practical, actionable solutions, the platform supports localized operations, cross-border resource matching, and project incubation in emerging markets. With a mission to offer warm, human-centered services, ZEBRA BLUE connects people and the ocean, technology and real-world needs — driving forward tangible progress in the global blue economy.

Official website: www.zebrablue.info