Flylab utilizes the bioconversion capabilities of Black Soldier Fly larvae to transform agricultural waste into high-protein animal feed and organic fertilizer. This process replaces unsustainable protein sources like fishmeal and soybean meal, thereby reducing environmental impact and enhancing animal nutrition.
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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Product
Problem
The animal feed industry relies on unsustainable protein sources like fishmeal and soybean meal, contributing to biodiversity loss and environmental damage. These traditional sources also often lack optimal nutritional value for animals.
Solution
Flylab utilizes black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) to convert agricultural waste into high-protein animal feed and organic fertilizer. This bioconversion process offers a sustainable alternative to conventional protein sources, reducing environmental impact and improving animal nutrition. By feeding the larvae agricultural byproducts, Flylab contributes to a circular economy, turning waste into valuable resources. The resulting BSFL meal provides a natural and nutritious protein source for various animal feed applications, including aquaculture, poultry, cattle, and pet food.
Target Audience
Flylab's primary customers are animal feed manufacturers (aquafeed, poultry feed, cattle feed, and pet food) seeking sustainable and nutritious protein sources, as well as agricultural operations looking for organic fertilizer.
Features
- Bioconversion of agricultural waste into animal feed and fertilizer using black soldier fly larvae
- Production of high-protein (over 60%) BSFL meal as a sustainable alternative to fishmeal and soybean meal
- BSFL oil as a nutritious feed supplement
- BSFL dried larvae for direct animal consumption
- BSFL manure (frass) as organic plant fertilizer
- Climate-controlled vertical farming environment optimizing resource utilization (feed, water, land)
- IoT, deep tech, and robotics integration for process optimization