IMAGO Engineering constructs fully automated insect processing plants utilizing a patented bioreactor system that converts poultry droppings into high-protein animal feed and organic fertilizer within three days. This technology addresses the environmental issues of land pollution and greenhouse gas emissions associated with traditional poultry farming by efficiently recycling waste materials.
Funding
$500K 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
Poultry farming generates substantial waste in the form of droppings, leading to land pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, and unpleasant odors. Traditional waste management methods are often inefficient, costly, and environmentally unsustainable.
Solution
IMAGO Engineering offers fully automated insect processing plants that convert poultry droppings into high-protein animal feed and organic fertilizer within three days. The core of the system is a patented, modular bioreactor that accelerates biological processes while minimizing pollution through its enclosed design. By utilizing housefly larvae to process the waste, the system reduces land pollution, lowers greenhouse gas emissions, and eliminates unpleasant odors associated with poultry farming. The resulting insect protein serves as a cost-effective and superior alternative to fishmeal and soy protein in animal feed, while the organic fertilizer enhances soil fertility.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes poultry farms of all sizes (broilers/layers) seeking sustainable and cost-effective waste management solutions, as well as animal feed producers and fertilizer manufacturers.
Features
- Patented, enclosed bioreactor system that accelerates waste processing and minimizes environmental impact
- Fully automated, modular design requiring fewer staff and enabling remote control of all technological processes
- Housefly larvae selectively improved to suppress pathogenic microflora in the droppings
- Additional thermal and chemical treatment to ensure the elimination of pathogens
- Rapid three-day processing time, reducing waste accumulation and associated costs
- Production of high-protein insect feed suitable for various animals
- Production of granular organic fertilizer for soil creation and restoration