João Cotter

Aquaponics Iberia is a pioneering company dedicated to designing and implementing innovative aquaponics systems that combine aquaculture and hydroponics in closed-loop, resource-efficient environments. With a strong focus on sustainability, circularity, and technological integration, the company develops smart food production solutions for urban, educational, and climate-adaptive applications. Its flagship initiative, Fish n’ Greens, brings modular, IoT-enabled aquaponics units into urban areas—providing fresh, local fish and vegetables to restaurants, food retailers, and institutions. The project promotes short supply chains, transparency, and consumer trust by integrating real-time monitoring, full traceability, and low environmental impact. https://www.fishngreens.eu/2025-updated/ Aquaponics Iberia is also leading the XRAqua project, a groundbreaking educational platform that merges physical aquaponics systems with immersive extended reality (XR) experiences. Deployed in schools, it empowers students to explore STEM, sustainability, and food literacy through hands-on interaction and gamified learning. https://www.xraqua.com With over 20 years of experience, a portfolio of successful international installations, and partnerships across academia, government, and industry, Aquaponics Iberia is at the forefront of advancing aquaponics as a scalable, inclusive, and regenerative solution for the future of food.