Bioani produces black soldier fly larval protein and organic fertilizer from food waste, targeting animal feed and soil health in West Africa.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
In West Africa, animal feed costs are high due to reliance on imported fishmeal, and agricultural soils suffer from declining fertility because of limited use of organic amendments. Simultaneously, large quantities of food waste are generated without effective recycling pathways.
Solution
Bioani operates low‑tech, reproducible farms that raise black soldier fly larvae on locally sourced food waste. The larvae are harvested for high‑protein insect meal, providing a domestic, cost‑effective feed ingredient for aquaculture and livestock. Residual frass from the larvae is processed into an organic fertilizer that restores soil health and reduces dependence on synthetic inputs. By converting waste into two valuable products, Bioani creates a circular, ultra‑local supply chain that lowers feed expenses, improves soil productivity, and supports the development of regional farming ecosystems.
Target Audience
Primary customers are aquaculture and livestock producers in West Africa seeking affordable, locally sourced feed, as well as farmers and agribusinesses looking for organic soil amendments to improve crop yields.
Features
- Low‑technology rearing system for black soldier fly larvae that can be set up quickly in rural or peri‑urban settings
- Utilization of locally collected food waste as the sole feedstock for larval production
- Production of insect protein meal with a high amino‑acid profile suitable for fish, poultry, and other livestock
- Generation of nutrient‑rich larval frass used as an organic fertilizer to enhance soil structure and fertility
- Closed‑loop process that minimizes waste, reduces transportation costs, and lowers the carbon footprint of feed and fertilizer supply chains
- Scalable farm modules that can be replicated across different regions to build localized agro‑ecological networks