Determinants of innovation in aquaculture organisations of the Peruvian Amazon Determinantes de inovação em organizações aquícolas da Amazônia Peruana

Amazonian aquaculture is recognised as a strategic sector for food security, employment generation, and ecosystem conservation, particularly in a context where innovation is essential to addressing environmental and social challenges. This study aimed to analyse the main determinants of innovation in aquaculture organisations in the San Martín region of Peru. A cross-sectional quantitative design was employed, using face-to-face surveys administered to a random sample of 76 organisations benefiting from the National Programme for Innovation in Fisheries and Aquaculture. Data were analysed using partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) to assess the reliability and validity of the measurement model and the structural relationships between seven internal and external determinants and three types of innovation: process, organisational, and marketing. The results indicate that technological cooperation and fiscal incentives positively influence innovation, highlighting the importance of public policies and collaborative networks in supporting a competitive and resilient aquaculture sector.