Description
Leilão a Bordo is an online auction app that supports the digitization of fish sales, linking buyers directly with the adherent boat with the goal of streamlining the initial sale process and unlocking new business opportunities. The digital auction system allows buyers to bid on national boat catches from fish registration at sea to their sale on land. The app promotes fish traceability and brings together stakeholders in the value chain, while smart labelling ensures product quality and provides consumers with comprehensive fish data, aiding them in making informed choices.
Technology
Leilão a Bordo combines blockchain and AI technologies in its e-marketplace, and is accessible via a website or mobile application, with different mobile applications for fishermen (available through Google Play Store) and buyers (available through Apple App Store and Google Play Store). Fishermen are linked to buyers from their boats using via an enhanced 4G connection, and input their catch data, with the option of fixed pricing or auction-based sales. The app uses blockchain for such features as smart contracts, KYC processes, data encryption and security, and the blockchain-secured system facilitates traceability via a QR code on packaging. Customers’ product searches and purchases are facilitated by AI and automation, which also provide supply-demand forecasts to fishermen.
Target
Leilão a Bordo's primary users are small-scale fishermen and consumers. Currently, 30 small-scale fishing vessels utilize the app.
Business model
Leilão a Bordo charges both buyers and fishermen based on app usage. There are no upfront registration fees for the app or website.
Impact
Leilão a Bordo offers full fish traceability from source to final destination. It supports consumers in making conscious purchasing decisions and provides fishermen with tools to aid their access to the market, the efficient sale of their catch and a reduction in potential surplus in artisanal fish trading.
Partners
Docapesca Portos e Lotas, s.a.
Four Betters
Better life
Better environment
