Martin Gross
CEO / Founder
Gross-Wen Technologies
Gross-Wen Technologies utilizes its Revolving Algal Biofilm (RAB™) system to treat wastewater by recovering nitrogen and phosphorus while producing a valuable algae byproduct. This algae-based technology offers a sustainable solution that reduces energy consumption and eliminates the need for chemical inputs, making it a cost-effective alternative to traditional wastewater treatment methods.
- Agriculture Technology
- Clean Technology
- Hardware
Updated 23 months ago
Funding
Raised to date
$6.5MRaised 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.
Funding rounds are not available yet.
Founders
Max Gangestad
Co-founder / COO
Product
Problem
Conventional wastewater treatment methods often consume significant energy and rely on chemical inputs, leading to high operational costs and environmental concerns. Traditional systems may also struggle to efficiently recover valuable resources like nitrogen and phosphorus from wastewater streams.
Solution
Gross-Wen Technologies offers the Revolving Algal Biofilm (RAB™) system, a sustainable wastewater treatment solution that recovers nitrogen and phosphorus while producing algae biomass. The RAB™ system utilizes an algae-based approach to remove nutrients from wastewater, reducing the need for energy-intensive processes and chemical additives. This technology provides a cost-effective and environmentally friendly alternative for municipal and industrial wastewater treatment, offering resource recovery and reduced carbon footprint. The algae byproduct can be further processed into valuable materials, enhancing the economic and environmental benefits of the system.
Target Audience
The primary customers are municipalities and industrial facilities, including food and beverage processors and agricultural operations, seeking sustainable and cost-effective wastewater treatment solutions.
Features
- Revolving Algal Biofilm (RAB™) technology for efficient nutrient removal
- Sustainable recovery of nitrogen and phosphorus from wastewater
- Production of valuable algae byproduct for various applications
- Ultra-low energy input compared to traditional treatment methods
- Elimination of chemical inputs, reducing operational costs and environmental impact
- Lower life-cycle costs compared to conventional wastewater treatment systems
- Scalable solutions for municipal and industrial wastewater treatment plants