Ecto

Ecto develops technology at the intersection of data and biology to enable a more efficient and sustainable aquaculture industry. We collaborate with farmers to streamline production and health management by leveraging advanced molecular tools and digital technologies. To date, our solutions have enabled farmers to create 51,510,714 additional healthy servings of protein.
Ecto has offices in Boston, Atlanta, and Stavanger (Norway) and serves customers all over the world. The company was founded at Harvard Innovation Labs in 2013 by Dmitry Kozachenok, MBA and James Webb, Ph.D. The company has received competitive research grants from the US National Science Foundation, US Department of Agriculture, and Innovation Norway.
Digital decision support tools for aquaculture
Make better decisions with easy integrations to data that you already have

• Work with disconnected sources in one place
• Get better insights with data from suppliers and contractors
• Create dynamic visualizations for every role
• Reduce time spent on certifications and compliance

 
Our Story
Ecto began in 2013 as a collaboration between McKinsey and Harvard Business School alumnus, Dmitry Kozachenok and aquaculture geneticist, Dr. James Webb. In the following years, Ecto has grown to become a thought leader and innovator in aquaculture technology. Today, the Ecto team enables hundreds of tons of seafood production through data-driven production and health solutions.