The startup develops a highly automated agricultural technology system that integrates mechatronics, IoT, and cloud computing for the production of dried black soldier fly, insect meal, insect oil, and fertilizer. This technology enables efficient organic waste upcycling, providing a sustainable protein source while addressing the growing demand for alternative feed solutions in the agricultural sector.
Funding
$6.8M 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.
Founders
Product
Problem
The increasing global demand for protein is straining conventional farming systems, leading to environmental issues like overfishing, deforestation, and water scarcity. Simultaneously, significant amounts of nutrient-rich organic waste end up in landfills, contributing to greenhouse gas emissions and resource depletion.
Solution
FlyFarm provides automated Black Soldier Fly Larvae (BSFL) insect farming systems that convert organic waste into sustainable protein, oil, and fertilizer. Their integrated systems utilize robotics, IoT, and cloud computing to optimize the entire BSFL farming process, from breeding to post-harvest. By upcycling organic waste, FlyFarm offers a sustainable alternative to traditional protein sources, reducing reliance on environmentally damaging practices and promoting a circular economy. The FlyFarmOS software provides real-time data and remote monitoring, enabling efficient operation and data-driven decision-making.
Target Audience
FlyFarm targets agri-businesses, food processors, waste producers, municipalities, and other organizations seeking sustainable solutions for organic waste management and alternative protein production.
Features
- Integrated breeding systems with climate-controlled pupation chambers and computer-controlled artificial daylight
- Automated rearing systems with robotic tray handling, automated feeders, and climate control
- Waste feedstock preparation machinery for efficient bioconversion of organic waste
- Automated neonate dosers for precise larvae distribution
- Robotic tracked tray storage and retrieval systems
- Dual-process larvae/frass separators for efficient harvesting
- Inline or batch microwave larvae dryers
- IoT-connected harvest scales for real-time data collection
- FlyFarmOS software for system control, data analysis, and remote monitoring via FlyFarm Cloud
- Standard Operating Procedures and 365 Technical Support