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Lattice Aqua

A sustainable fish sector for a resilient future

We are driving productivity and growth in aquaculture and fisheries by innovatively strengthening the capacities and capabilities of value chain actors

Explore Lattice Consulting

Lattice Aqua in a Nutshell

Lattice Aqua is a mission-driven organization dedicated to transforming the aquaculture value chain in East Africa. We work directly with smallholder farmers, MSMEs, and industry stakeholders to build resilient, profitable fish farming systems through training, access to quality inputs, market linkages, and inclusive financing—to help them succeed in the growing blue economy.

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Our Focus Areas

From empowering fish farmers, creating innovative aquaculture solutions to unlocking finance for MSMEs, we craft bold, sustainable solutions that transform lives and industries.

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Aquaculture

Interventions to drive productivity across the aquaculture and fisheries value chain

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Access to Finance

We address the barriers that hinder access to finance for underserved sectors, women, and youth

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Market Systems

We enable sectoral players to unlock barriers to local, regional, and international markets

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Nutrition

Programs that address nutritional gaps for students to improve educational outcomes

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Capacity building

We equip small holder farmers and SMEs to improve production and business practices to drive growth

Featured Projects

We envision a future that is sustainable, inclusive, and built to last—a future where people are empowered, businesses thrive, and the environment is respected.

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Business Accelerator for Small Holder Fish Farmers
We enabled small holder fish farmers to double their output every year on the same acreage
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Better Nutrition for High School Students
We worked with value chain actors to enable 20,000 students include more animal protein in their weekly diet without increasing school feeding costs
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Access to finance for women owned businesses
Disburse over $3 million to women actors in the fish sector to enable them expand their businesses
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Enable women to access cross-border markets
Working with women entrepreneurs in the fish sector to increase their participation in cross-border trade across 6 African countries
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TVET Aquaculture curriculum
Work with TVET faculty in 4 African countries to strengthen the TVET curriculum for aquaculture

Our Approach

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Farmer-Centered

We empower smallholder farmers with high-quality inputs, practical training, and business development tools.

MSME-Led Growth

We support hatcheries, feed suppliers, processors, and aggregators with capacity-building and operational strengthening.

Market Integration

We facilitate strategic partnerships and connect farmers to buyers, markets, and institutions.

Financial Inclusion

We co-design aquaculture-specific financial products with FSPs and reduce lending risks through tailored tools and training.

Gender and Youth Inclusion

We embed equity into every program, ensuring women and youth are equipped and included at all levels.

Technical & Advisory Services

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Strategy & Advisory
Long-term business strategy for agri-based manufacturers and SMEs. Implementation support to accelerate growth and growth.
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Training & Capacity Building
Curriculum development for TVETs and aquaculture education. In-field and institutional training for farmers, lenders, and government actors.
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Capital raising and M&A advisory
Capital raising and M&A advisory
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Market Research & Entry
Market sizing, competitor analysis, and partner identification for local and global clients.
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