| Document and Entity Information | Feb. 03, 2021 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001603978 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Feb. 3, 2021 |
| Entity Registrant Name | AquaBounty Technologies, Inc. |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-36426 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 04-3156167 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 2 Mill & Main Place |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 395 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Maynard |
| Entity Address, State or Province | MA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 01754 |
| City Area Code | 978 |
| Local Phone Number | 648-6000 |
| Security 12b Title | Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share |
| Trading Symbol | AQB |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | true |
| Entity Ex Transition Period | false |
