Subsequent Events (Details) - Subsequent Event $ in Thousands	Nov. 09, 2016 USD ($) shares
AquaBounty Technologies, Inc.
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Commitment to purchase additional shares of majority-owned subsidiary upon approval for NASDAQ listing, in shares | shares	72,632,190
Commitment to purchase additional shares of majority-owned subsidiary upon approval for NASDAQ listing	$ 25,000
Maximum | AquaBounty Technologies, Inc.
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Principal balance of convertible promissory note receivable with a related party	$ 10,000