About AquaProX Africa
A youth-led aquaculture innovation and Blue Economy platform advancing sustainable fish production, technology-driven systems, and ecosystem development across Africa.
Building the Future of African Aquaculture Through Innovation, Systems Thinking, and Youth Leadership
AquaProX Africa is a youth-led aquaculture innovation and Blue Economy platform advancing sustainable fish production, technology-driven aquaculture systems, youth empowerment, and ecosystem development across Africa.
Founded in Nigeria by Salifu Eyiojotule Daniel, AquaProX Africa exists to help build the next generation of African aquaculture through innovation, training, partnerships, enterprise development, and practical farmer support systems.
Our work focuses on strengthening aquaculture systems across the continent by combining sustainable production practices, digital innovation, knowledge exchange, and youth participation to improve food security, livelihoods, and long-term sector resilience.
Blue Food Innovation Summit
London, 2026
2nd Place Audience Vote
In 2026, AquaProX Africa gained international recognition through participation in the Blue Food Innovation Summit in London, engaging with global leaders across aquaculture, seafood innovation, sustainability, and investment.
This included technical visits and learning engagements with BioMar Scotland, Bakkafrost Scotland, University of Stirling Institute of Aquaculture, Forth Marine Hatchery, ChalkStream Foods, and the National Robotarium at Heriot-Watt University.
Our Vision
To build a globally connected African aquaculture ecosystem driven by innovation, sustainability, youth leadership, and inclusive economic growth.
Our Mission
To strengthen aquaculture and Blue Economy development across Africa through technology, practical training, partnerships, entrepreneurship, and systems innovation.
Our Focus Areas
Sustainable Aquaculture Systems
We support environmentally responsible and climate-smart aquaculture systems that improve productivity while protecting aquatic ecosystems and strengthening long-term food systems.
Youth Development & Aquapreneurship
We equip young Africans with practical skills, mentorship, enterprise support, and leadership opportunities across the aquaculture and Blue Economy value chain.
Digital Innovation & Aquaculture Intelligence
We are developing AquaProX AI, a digital aquaculture management platform designed to support predictive farm management, production monitoring, and ecosystem intelligence. The platform is currently at MVP stage, with broader deployment dependent on strategic partnerships and funding support.
Research, Partnerships & Ecosystem Building
We collaborate with universities, producers, development organisations, investors, innovators, and communities to co-create scalable solutions for Africa's aquaculture future.
Blue Economy Leadership
We advocate for stronger systems, policy conversations, innovation ecosystems, and continental collaboration to position Africa as an active contributor to global aquaculture development and the Blue Economy. AquaProX Africa is currently expanding partnerships and ecosystem collaborations across Africa and internationally.
AquaProX Africa Hub
AquaProX Africa is currently developing the AquaProX Africa Hub, a proposed integrated continental aquaculture innovation campus in Nigeria.
The Hub is envisioned as a platform where Africa's aquaculture future can be built through practical learning, innovation, and strategic partnerships. It will serve as a centre for training, research collaboration, technology demonstration, and enterprise incubation across the continent.
Innovation Campus
A dedicated space for aquaculture research and enterprise incubation
Training & Skills
Practical learning programmes for the next generation of aquapreneurs
Continental Hub
A connector for aquaculture stakeholders across Africa and globally
UK Learning Tour
Technical visits and knowledge engagements with world-leading aquaculture institutions and industry innovators across the United Kingdom, from London to the Scottish Highlands.
London, England
Blue Food Innovation Summit
2nd Place Audience Vote among global aquaculture startups and innovators
2nd Place Audience Vote
Stirling, Scotland
University of Stirling Institute of Aquaculture
Lunchtime seminar and knowledge exchange
Hampshire, England
ChalkStream Foods
Technical visit and industry engagement
Balanced Horizon, Scotland
Forth Marine Hatchery
Technical visit and operations learning
Scotland
BioMar Scotland
Aquaculture feed innovation and sustainability
Scotland
Bakkafrost Scotland
Salmon farming systems and operational visit
Edinburgh, Scotland
National Robotarium, Heriot-Watt University
Aquaculture robotics and digital technology
Webinars & Knowledge Events
AquaProX Africa has hosted webinars and knowledge-sharing events bringing together aquaculture practitioners, youth innovators, researchers, and industry experts to discuss sustainable aquaculture development, technology, and Blue Economy opportunities across Africa.
Founder
Salifu Eyiojotule Daniel
Founder & CEO, AquaProX Africa
Salifu Daniel Eyiojotule is a Nigerian aquaculture innovator, youth development advocate, and Blue Economy strategist working at the intersection of aquaculture systems development, technology, sustainability, and youth empowerment.
In 2026, he represented Nigeria at the Blue Food Innovation Summit in London, where AquaProX Africa emerged 2nd place in audience voting among global aquaculture startups and innovators.
He continues to engage with global institutions, researchers, investors, and industry leaders working to shape the future of sustainable aquaculture. Through AquaProX Africa, he is championing a new generation of youth-led aquaculture innovation systems designed to strengthen Africa's food security, enterprise development, and Blue Economy transformation.
Strategic Advisors
Melanie Siggs
Global Head of Seafood
LRQA
John Holder
President
JLH Consulting Inc.
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