Executive Brief
Aquatech Asia Limited is an AgTech innovator specializing in high-density Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS), specifically for crayfish farming. They leverage "smart sponge" technology (CityU IP), AI-driven image processing, and IoT sensor arrays to optimize yield and sustainability in the Hong Kong and Greater Bay Area markets.
Strategic Fit & Lead Score
Lead Score: 68/100
- Why this Score? While Aquatech is not a semiconductor or quantum company, they operate in the Advanced Water Treatment and IoT Sensing space. 6Cās Boron Doped Diamond (BDD) technology is the "gold standard" for electrochemical oxidation (disinfection) and ultra-robust sensing in harsh, bio-active environments like RAS. Their reliance on sensor data for AI monitoring makes diamond-based sensors a high-value upgrade over traditional probes that suffer from biofouling and drift.
6C Solutions Proposal
| Application Area | 6C Solution | Technical Value Prop |
|---|---|---|
| Pathogen & Ammonia Control | BDD Electrodes (Boron Doped Diamond) | Enables Advanced Oxidation Processes (AOP). Directly generates hydroxyl radicals (•OH) from water to eliminate bacteria and oxidize ammonia without adding chemicals, ensuring organic/safe seafood. |
| Real-time Water Quality Sensing | BDD Electrochemical Sensors | Diamond sensors are chemically inert and resist biofouling. They provide high-precision detection of Nitrates (NO3-) and Phosphates without the frequent recalibration required by standard glass electrodes. |
| AI Optical Monitoring | PCD Optical Windows | For their AI cameras submerged in RAS tanks. Diamond windows are scratch-resistant and have low surface energy, preventing the buildup of algae/biofilm that obscures image processing data. |
| R&D / STEM Education | Mini-MPCVD Reactor Build | As Aquatech expands its IP and STEM programs, 6C can provide a turnkey, small-footprint reactor to allow them to prototype their own diamond-coated sensors or "smart materials." |
| High-Purity Gas Supply | 6C H2 Generators | Provides 9N purity Hydrogen (99.9999999%) for any localized lab testing or specialized atmospheric control needed in their "smart sponge" manufacturing. |
Engagement Hooks
- Technical Question: "How often does your technical team deal with sensor drift or bio-contamination on your RAS probes, and have you considered the maintenance reduction benefits of Boron Doped Diamond (BDD) electrodes for chemical-free ammonia oxidation?"
- Value Statement: "6C can help Aquatech Asia achieve a truly 'zero-chemical' aquaculture environment by replacing traditional disinfection with BDD electrochemical oxidation and providing bio-inert diamond sensors that don't foul in high-density crayfish tanks."