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Netherlands

Fish-Friendly Screw Pump

Water oceans, rivers and lake health

Ensuring safe fish migration in water management systems while maintaining high hydraulic efficiency.

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FishFlow Innovations B.V.

Company Established Year

Since 2006

Who is this solution for

Business, Govt

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Available

To sell

Project Status

In commerce

Looking to expand internationally

Yes

Doing business in

worldwide

Awards and certifications

Finalist in Enterprise Election North Holland

2022

Shortlisted as North Holland’s best SME.

Nominated for Duurzame Innovatie Award

2024

Recognized for sustainability innovation by Medemblik municipality.

Product description

The Fish-Friendly Screw Pump is a revolutionary water pump designed specifically to ensure safe fish migration in water management systems. Unlike conventional axial pumps that pose a threat to aquatic life due to turbulence and injury risks, this pump operates via a screw enclosed within a rotating cylinder, minimizing turbulence and eliminating injury risks. Available in various diameters ranging from 0.8 m to 5.0 m, it has the capacity to handle up to 10 m³ per second.

One of the key innovations of this pump is its fish-friendly design, which allows fish to move through the pump unimpeded by blades or screens, ensuring 100% fish safety. The pump is built from durable materials, requiring low maintenance and offering a long service life, making it an ideal solution for water management in polders, pumping stations, and hydropower systems.

Its design also allows for flexible installation and integration, aligning with both ecological and operational priorities. By combining fish protection with high hydraulic efficiency, the Fish-Friendly Screw Pump embodies FishFlow’s mission of sustainable water infrastructure that respects aquatic life while supporting reliable water movement.

Key characteristics and environmental benefits

  • Ensures safe fish migration in water management systems
  • Minimizes turbulence and eliminates injury risks with a screw pump design
  • Handles high water flow rates with capacities up to 10 m³ per second
  • 100% fish safety ensured by design without blades or screens
  • Durable materials for low maintenance and long service life
  • Ideal for water management in polders, pumping stations, and hydropower systems
  • Flexible installation and integration options
  • Combines fish protection with high hydraulic efficiency
  • Promotes sustainable water infrastructure and ecological priorities
  • Supports reliable water movement while respecting aquatic life

About the Company

FishFlow Innovations is a Netherlands–based company engineering fish-friendly water infrastructure to protect aquatic ecosystems while enhancing energy efficiency. With deep expertise in hydrodynamics and fish behavior, they design and implement tailor-made systems—such as fish-safe screw pumps, turbines, siphon fish ladders, and deterrence solutions—that enable safe fish passage without injury or mortality. Their patented, high-efficiency technologies run quietly, require low maintenance, and preserve natural fish migration routes. With eight active patents and over 70 implemented projects across five countries, FishFlow not only safeguards underwater biodiversity but also supports renewable energy generation in a sustainable way. Their solutions reflect a seamless blend of innovation and environmental stewardship, helping water boards and engineering firms build resilient and eco-conscious infrastructure for a healthier, greener tomorrow.

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