AI control technologies (aict) will develop a novel buoyancy control and recovery system for aquaculture shellfish farming rafts

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20217000734782
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$319,783

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Ocean Springs, MS 39564, USA

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Description

Initially intended for mussel farmers, the system will autonomously control offshore submersible rafts. IT will add buoyancy autonomously to mussel rafts currently only controlled manually. Our prototype aict autodive units will then be field-tested in several sites. Aict buoyancy can be added to allow rapid submersion and protection from wave, storm, and shipping damage; buoyancy will be added precisely to the growing structures, when required, so they do not sink or are lost to the seabed as crop grows and buoyancy changes and alsao to allow recovery if and when needed. The offshore platform market for finfish and shellfish is expected to experience exponential growth going forward, from tens, to hundreds and tens of thousands. We have with aict autodive the key game changing enabling technology that will make this possible. Our improvements in the raft design, fabrication, construction, performance, and operation will lead to the growth of the U.S. Shellfish industry in semi-exposed, deep waters miles from shore and is poised to capture and substitute imported mussel and other shellfish imports.

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Amendment -$217
Original award $320,000

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Who received award 20217000734782?

20217000734782 was awarded to Ai Control Technologies Inc. by Institute of Food Production and Sustainability (National Institute of Food and Agriculture) on September 1, 2021.

How much is award 20217000734782 worth?

$319,783 has been obligated on 20217000734782.

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