About the National Aquaculture Technology and Innovation Hub

The National Aquaculture Technology and Innovation Hub (NATIH) is a pioneering innovation centre driving the UK’s ambitions to become a world leader in modern aquaculture practice.

Aquaculture is one of the fastest‑growing food production sectors globally, and offers a scalable, low-impact solution to global food security - with over a billion people around the world already relying on seafood as their main source of animal protein.

Through world-class facilities, industry partnerships, and applied research, NATIH is at the forefront of delivering the innovation needed to make lasting change.

NATIH is led by Stirling’s world-renowned Institute of Aquaculture, which has spent more than 40 years supporting efforts to drive sustainable food production in aquatic environments worldwide. In recognition of its pioneering research tackling global hunger through sustainable production, the Institute was awarded the Queen's Anniversary Prize, the UK's most prestigious academic honour, in 2019.