Cotierra manufactures a reactor that converts coffee waste into premium biochar for carbon sequestration and soil health improvement. It pairs the biochar with agronomic guidance and IoT‑enabled monitoring to optimize application, reduce fertilizer use, and boost crop yields. The company also provides verified emission‑reduction data through a standardized verification process.
Funding
$1M raised to dateRaised 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.
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Problem
Current methods of biochar production often rely on centralized facilities and lack the ability to efficiently process agricultural waste, such as coffee residues, directly on farms. This leads to logistical challenges, increased transportation costs, and limited accessibility for farmers in the Global South.
Solution
Cotierra provides a decentralized biochar production solution using mobile reactors that process agricultural residues, specifically coffee waste, directly on farms. This approach converts waste into premium biochar, which enhances soil health, reduces the need for fertilizers, and increases crop yields. The process also sequesters carbon permanently in the soil, generating verified carbon removal credits. Cotierra utilizes IoT and a digital app to precisely track biochar production and application, ensuring transparent monitoring and reliable emission reduction data, which is currently being validated by Carbon Standards International.
Target Audience
Cotierra's primary customers are coffee companies seeking to decarbonize their supply chains, as well as carbon removal buyers looking for nature-positive carbon removal credits. The solution also targets farmers in the Global South aiming to improve soil health and increase crop yields.
Features
- Mobile biochar reactors designed for on-farm processing of agricultural residues
- IoT-enabled tracking of biochar production and application
- Digital app for monitoring and improving operational efficiency
- Agronomic support and training for farmers on proper biochar application
- Collaboration with agronomists and universities to conduct agronomic studies
- Verified carbon removal through a thorough verification process