WHO ARE WE?

By 2030, the total demand for fresh water is expected to exceed supply by more than 40%. Fortunately, Aestuarium has the solution to bridge the gap.

WE ARE AESTUARIUM

We are an ambitious, dynamic team of seven young entrepreneurs, dedicated to revolutionizing the way we tackle the global water crisis.

With a shared passion for both scientific advancement and preserving our planet, we are committed to creating a future where clean water is accessible to all.

MEET THE CO-FOUNDERS

  • Anirudh Rajesh, one of the founders and the CEO of Aestuarium, is a driving force within our organization. While overseeing all subgroups, his primary responsibilities encompass the legal and sales departments. Anirudh's personal experiences with water scarcity have been a key motivator behind the creation of Aestuarium, as he envisions the company's potential to combat water scarcity on a global scale. As he nears the completion of his bachelor's degree as an honor student at Maastricht University, his passion for genetics and synthetic biology is evident in his unwavering commitment to Aestuarium's mission.

    Ani would love to get in touch at: anirudh.rajesh@aestuarium.nl

  • Neha Silva, Co-founder and COO: Neha plays a pivotal role in maintaining operational efficiency across departments, ensuring agendas are set, deadlines are met, and collaborative decisions are made. Currently completing her bachelor's degree in biochemistry and drug innovation at Maastricht University, Neha's exceptional organizational and management skills contribute significantly to Aestuarium's continued success.

    Neha looks forward to hearing from you at: neha.silva@aestuarium.nl

  • Mathis Ben Harira, Co-founder and CTO: Mathis heads our product development department, overseeing both dry-lab research and wet-lab activities. Having completed his bachelor's degree at the Maastricht Science Programme, he now dedicates his full attention to Aestuarium. His lifelong fascination with biotechnologies and synthetic biology drives his commitment to realising our vision.

    Mathis would be glad to answer any inquiries at: mathis.benharira@aestuarium.nl

Our Technology

Only 1% of all the water on earth is accessible freshwater. As the climate crisis reaches an urgent level, pressure to create freshwater is mounting. In fact, by 2030, the total demand for fresh water is expected to surpass supply by 40%.

By using synthetic biology, Aestuarium has found the solution.

At Aestuarium, we believe in harnessing the power of synthetic biology technologies to tackle the issue of water scarcity in an affordable, sustainable, and scalable way. More specifically, we modify bacteria that can be easily grown en-masse such that they can absorb salt from seawater, on command.

What is the purpose of this? To make water abundantly available. For everyone.

TALK TO US

Have any questions? We are always open to talk about your business, new projects, creative opportunities and how we can help you.