OnDeck Fisheries AI

OnDeck Fisheries AI is a Vancouver-based startup developing software to automate commercial fisheries monitoring. Founded in April 2022 by Alexander Dungate, Sepand Dyanatkar, and Matthew Leighton, the company uses artificial intelligence and computer vision technology to automatically detect, count, and identify fish caught on vessels in real-time. This eliminates the need for manual video review, which can be slow, expensive, and prone to errors. OnDeck's cloud-based platform aims to make fisheries monitoring more affordable, efficient, and scalable compared to traditional methods. The technology works by analyzing video footage from cameras already installed on fishing boats, using machine learning algorithms to recognize and track fish as they come on board. By providing accurate, timely catch data, OnDeck helps fisheries comply with regulations and enables better management of fish stocks. The company's mission is to ensure sustainable fisheries worldwide by addressing issues like misreporting and overfishing. The startup has received recognition and funding through various competitions, including winning USD 30,000 at the University of Washington's Dempsey startup Competition in May 2022.

Key customers and partnerships

OnDeck Fisheries AI has been working with fisheries monitoring companies, regulatory agencies, and fishers to validate and implement their technology. In 2022, the company ran several pilot projects to test their software. The startup has also collaborated with Dalhousie University-based DeepSense to hire an intern. In June 2022, OnDeck received funding from Canada's Ocean Supercluster for a scalable fisheries monitoring project.