Entomal is a biotechnology company that utilizes Black Soldier Fly larvae for biowaste treatment and organic by-product upcycling, converting food waste into high-quality insect-derived products such as pet food and organic compost. This process reduces landfill waste by up to 80% while producing sustainable protein sources and enhancing soil fertility, addressing food security and environmental sustainability challenges.
Funding
$520K 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.
PFFounders
Product
Problem
The accumulation of biowaste, particularly food waste, in landfills contributes significantly to greenhouse gas emissions and environmental degradation. Traditional waste management methods often fail to efficiently convert organic by-products into valuable resources, leading to economic and environmental losses. This necessitates innovative solutions for sustainable waste treatment and resource recovery.
Solution
Entomal Biotech addresses these challenges by utilizing Black Soldier Fly (BSF) larvae to efficiently convert biowaste into valuable, insect-derived products. Their bioconversion process reduces landfill waste by up to 80% while producing sustainable protein sources and organic compost. The BSF larvae consume and process organic waste, transforming it into insect biomass rich in nutrients, which can be used as a primary ingredient in feed and health-promoting products for pets, livestock, and aquaculture. The remaining larval excretion is processed into organic compost, which restores soil fertility and promotes healthy crop growth, creating a circular economy.
Target Audience
Entomal's primary customers include pet food manufacturers, livestock feed producers, aquaculture farms, and agricultural businesses seeking sustainable and organic compost solutions.
Features
- Biowaste treatment using Black Soldier Fly larvae, achieving up to 80% waste reduction on a wet weight basis
- Production of insect-based animal feed rich in amino acids and fatty acids
- Generation of organic compost from larval excretion, enhancing soil fertility with beneficial microbes
- Circular economy model that transforms organic waste into valuable resources
- Reduction of CO2 emissions by diverting food waste from landfills
- Sustainable protein source for pet, livestock, and aquaculture feed