Biokoume extracts high‑value terpene, triterpene, and polyphenol complexes from tropical forest agro‑forestry co‑products using a proprietary low‑CO₂, green extraction process. The closed‑loop system reuses residual biomass for renewable energy and supplies sustainably sourced botanical actives to cosmetics, personal care, nutraceutical, and pharmaceutical manufacturers, while supporting local communities.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Supply chains for health, beauty, and wellness products often rely on raw materials sourced from monoculture agriculture or unsustainable harvesting, leading to high environmental impact, waste of forest co‑products, and limited economic benefits for local communities.
Solution
Biokoume addresses this gap by converting tropical forest agro‑forestry co‑products into high‑value terpene, triterpene, and polyphenol complexes through a proprietary, eco‑friendly extraction process. The technology is designed for the humid African climate and enables cascade valorisation of biomass, turning waste streams into scientifically validated active ingredients. Extracts are produced with low CO₂ emissions, and residual biomass is reused as an energy source, creating a closed‑loop system. By supplying these ingredients to the health, beauty, and wellness sectors, Biokoume provides a sustainable raw‑material alternative while fostering local economic development.
Target Audience
Primary customers are manufacturers of cosmetics, personal care, nutraceutical, and pharmaceutical products seeking sustainably sourced, high‑performance botanical actives.
Features
- Proprietary green extraction method optimized for tropical forest biomass and high humidity conditions
- Production of unique terpene, triterpene, and polyphenol complexes with scientifically validated efficacy
- Cascade valorisation approach that reuses extraction residues as renewable energy, reducing overall CO₂ footprint
- Supply chain model that integrates local communities, creating fair‑trade sourcing and knowledge‑transfer pathways
- Scalable platform capable of generating a diverse portfolio of bio‑active ingredients for multiple application categories