HydroNeo

The company

HydroNeo’s Smart Farm system makes shrimp farming more efficient through automated farm monitoring, weather warnings and disease detection.

The problem

Thailand’s shrimp production has declined from 600,000 metric tonnes in 2011 to 270,000 in 2022, with the number of farmers dropping from 25,000 to approximately 7,000. This stems from a lack of knowledge and technological intervention, influenced by stigma and pride. Climate change shocks, such as heat waves, diseases and algae blooms, make this challenge even more complex.

GSMA project

In March 2024, HydroNeo received a GSMA grant to create the HydroNeo Digital Farm app, accessible to all Thai shrimp farmers through the Android Play store. It offers free basic features and affordable in-app purchases, supporting smart farming to mitigate climate change risks. The app includes six main functions: regional climate data, disease reporting, smartphone-based shrimp analytics, market price index, financials overview and market demand.

Outcomes

HydroNeo established a knowledge-sharing farmer community that shares knowledge about diseases and experiences with shrimp production.

Traction

HydroNeo increased the number of shrimp and fish farmer users from 0 in March 2024 to 593 in December 2024, 125 of whom were women.

Founders

Fabian Reusch – Founder

A message from the founder

“Data is the new feed. By giving shrimp farmers the power to see and understand their water quality and operations. We’re empowering them to optimise their farms, save resources, and raise healthier and happier shrimp.”

Team | 11 - 50 employees