An idea that is taking root and making waves
The start as a hobby project
What began in 2020 as a passion of a few friends in Munich quickly became more than a hobby.
Driven by curiosity and the desire to contribute to sustainable food production and self-sufficiency, we invested countless hours in building our own aquaponics facility.
There was a lot of tinkering, tinkering and trying out, from fine-tuning the water chemistry to selecting the perfect plants and fish species.
At some point, it became clear that the project worked not only theoretically, but also practically.
A living, functioning ecosystem was created that fascinated and encouraged us to continue.
A decision for non-profit status
The project, which continued to grow over time, soon reached a critical point.
Since it was now producing impressive quantities of fresh vegetables and fish, the project became too big for a simple hobby and required more time and capital.
At the same time, it was too small to secure our livelihood on its own. We were faced with the question of how best to realize our vision.
Our answer was: in the service of the community.
We have deliberately decided against a purely profit-oriented company in order to live our values.
The aquaponics philosophy should not become an end in itself, but should be made accessible to everyone as a sustainable alternative.
The decision was made to transform the project into a non-profit structure dedicated to our mission.
UrbanTide becomes part of the Rain Or Shine Foundation
In the Rain Or Shine Foundation, a local non-profit foundation, we have found the ideal partner.
This partnership allows us to operate under one experienced roof and focus fully on our goals: the advancement of aquaponics, education and local food production.
The foundation not only provides us with a legal framework, but also a platform to build trust with donors and partners.
UrbanTide is now the flagship project of this foundation, and we are proud to realize our vision together with them.
Our goal
Our goal with UrbanTide is to show what sustainability looks like in practice.
We not only want to revolutionize food production, but also contribute to education and sustainability in animal and plant breeding.
We invite you to be part of this journey and join us in shaping a better, greener future.