Agrisoma cultivates Carinata, a high‑oil, non‑food seed crop, to produce renewable biofuels that meet the rising demand for low‑carbon energy. By growing Carinata on marginal land and using a low‑GHG processing pathway, the company delivers sustainable fuel with reduced greenhouse‑gas emissions compared to conventional petroleum‑based fuels.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Agricultural production of biofuels often relies on food crops such as corn, soybean, or canola, creating competition with food supplies and resulting in higher greenhouse‑gas (GHG) emissions. The industry lacks high‑yield, low‑carbon feedstocks that can be grown sustainably at scale.
Solution
Agrisoma supplies renewable biofuel feedstock derived from carinata, a non‑food Brassica oilseed cultivated specifically for low‑GHG fuel production. The company applies patented crop‑engineering technology to increase both seed yield and oil content, enabling more efficient extraction of industrial oil. Sustainable agronomic practices are used to grow carinata on marginal lands, minimizing impacts on food markets and reducing overall carbon intensity. Agrisoma distributes the harvested carinata through exclusive partner networks, providing a consistent, environmentally responsible input for biofuel manufacturers.
Target Audience
Primary customers are biofuel producers and fuel blending companies seeking low‑carbon, non‑food feedstocks, as well as agribusiness partners involved in sustainable oilseed cultivation.
Features
- Patented genetic engineering (U.S. Patents 8,546,645 and 10,081,815) that enhances yield and oil quality in Brassica oilseeds
- Focus on carinata, a non‑food oilseed crop optimized for industrial oil production
- Sustainable cultivation protocols that lower GHG emissions and avoid competition with food crops
- Scalable extraction technology delivering consistent, high‑oil‑content feedstock
- Exclusive partnership model ensuring reliable supply chain for biofuel producers