This startup has developed a biomass trading platform that connects agricultural biomass producers with consumers, facilitating the exchange of materials like straw and chaff. By streamlining access to non-food agricultural residues, the platform enhances the efficiency of the biomass sector and promotes sustainable growth in the bio-economy.
Funding
$440K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
The bioeconomy sector faces challenges in sourcing non-food agricultural biomass due to fragmented supply chains and a lack of structured procurement systems. This makes it difficult for industries utilizing biomass, such as those in methanization, combustion, and green chemistry, to secure a consistent and reliable supply of materials like straw, chaff, and intermediate crops. The absence of efficient aggregation and distribution networks hinders the growth of bio-based industries and limits the utilization of available agricultural residues.
Solution
AgriCarbone operates a biomass trading platform designed to connect agricultural producers with industries that require non-food biomass. The platform facilitates the sourcing, collection, and distribution of agricultural residues, including straws, chaff, and intermediate crops, to bioeconomy industries. By acting as a neutral intermediary, AgriCarbone addresses the logistical and contractual complexities of biomass procurement, ensuring a stable supply for industrial users while providing farmers with a reliable outlet for their byproducts. The company focuses on long-term contracts and sustainable practices, promoting the return of industrial byproducts to the soil to maintain fertility and support a circular economy.
Target Audience
AgriCarbone serves agricultural producers seeking to monetize their byproducts and industries in the bioeconomy sector (methanization, combustion, green chemistry) requiring a reliable biomass supply.
Features
- Online platform for trading non-food agricultural biomass and industrial co-products.
- Facilitates the exchange of materials such as straws, chaff, corn residues, and intermediate crops.
- Focus on sustainable biomass sourcing with consideration for soil fertility.
- Expertise in optimizing biomass storage and real-time tracking of available volumes.
- Logistics management, including platform operation and creation of storage facilities.
- Offers studies on the availability of biomass resources within specific territories.
- Contractual arrangements designed to ensure consistent quality and quantity of biomass.