ARK INC.

ARK INK. is a manufacturer of compact, energy-saving land-based aquaculture systems that combine IT and environmental technologies. The company independently develops, designs, manufactures, and sells products such as the lightweight, highly insulated, and airtight tank “ARK ZERO,” the flagship model “ARK-V1,” and the IoT management and control system “StarBoard by ARK,” with more than 20 installations nationwide. In addition, ARK is also engaged in the distribution and sales of seafood (mainly grouper species) cultivated in the “ARK ZERO” system. On the research and development side, ARK focuses on equipment development while also conducting studies on the cultivation of other fish species, seaweeds, and echinoderms such as sea urchins, actively promoting joint research with universities and companies. Looking ahead, the company aims to expand into small-scale retail models, large-scale aquaculture farms, and seedling production systems, striving to create new food cultures rooted in local communities. 株式会社ARKは、ITと環境技術を組み合わせた小型省エネな陸上養殖システムの装置メーカで、軽量・高断熱・高気密水槽の「ARK ZERO」やフラッグシップモデルの「ARK-V1」、管理・制御IoTシステム「StarBoard by ARK」を自社にて開発・設計・製造・販売しており全国20か所以上への導入実績がございます。更に、「ARK-ZERO」にて育てた水産物(主にハタ科)の流通・販売にも取り組んでおります。研究開発としては装置開発を軸に、他魚種や海藻、ウニ等の棘皮動物の生育研究も行っており、大学・企業との共同研究も積極的に進めております。今後は小型店舗モデルや、大規模養殖場、及び種苗生産装置への展開を行い、地域に根ざした新しい食文化の創造を目指しています。