Aquaculture, a cornerstone of Europe’s food security and economic sustainability, is at a critical juncture as technological advancements outpace traditional training methods. AQUATECHInn 4.0 emerges as a solution to bridge this gap by developing a state-of-the-art digital learning platform tailored to the needs of modern aquaculture. The project harnesses the power of Virtual Reality and Gamification, ensuring that professionals and students alike have access to cutting-edge knowledge in areas such as fish health, welfare, and sustainable aquaculture practices.
This initiative is a collaborative effort among leading European aquaculture companies, universities, and vocational training centres that aims to revolutionise vocational and higher education in aquaculture, providing tools that transcend national qualifications and foster a globally competitive workforce in order to ensure the sector’s growth is both sustainable and resilient in the face of future challenges.