The startup utilizes insect larvae to convert organic waste into bio-active proteins, lipids, and natural fertilizers, providing sustainable animal feed and ecological manure for agriculture. This process eliminates by-products and reduces environmental impact, enabling clients to access eco-friendly products while promoting a circular economy.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Product
Problem
Many industries, including agriculture, food production, and public services, generate substantial amounts of organic waste, leading to disposal challenges and environmental concerns. Traditional waste management methods often result in pollution and fail to capture the potential value within these organic byproducts.
Solution
BioEnto offers a sustainable waste-management solution that uses insect larvae to convert organic waste into valuable bio-active products. Their bioconversion process transforms organic byproducts into proteins and lipids suitable for animal feed, as well as natural fertilizers and biostimulants for agriculture. BioEnto adapts its systems to various industrial scales, providing a circular economy model that eliminates waste while generating revenue streams for its clients. The company installs its biodigesters on-site, optimizing logistics and ensuring a closed-loop system.
Target Audience
BioEnto serves sectors that generate organic waste, including agriculture, livestock, olive oil production, breweries, vineyards, the food manufacturing industry, grocery stores, public sector entities, and sewage treatment plants.
Features
- Insect-based bioconversion of organic waste into animal feed and agricultural inputs
- Biodigester technology that maintains an ideal environment for larvae, regardless of location
- "Implant" model involving on-site installation of biodigesters at the waste producer's location
- 15-year contracts guaranteeing a fixed income for waste producers
- Shared revenue model, transforming waste disposal costs into revenue streams
- Local job creation through the hiring of local personnel for biodigester operation