The startup utilizes nonthermal plasma technology to produce salt-free, organic nitrates on-site and on-demand, providing farmers with a cost-competitive alternative to synthetic nitrogen fertilizers. This approach mitigates the environmental impact of traditional fertilizers by using only air and renewable energy, supporting sustainable agricultural practices for a growing global population.
Funding
$910K 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 production of synthetic nitrogen fertilizers relies on natural gas, contributing significantly to global greenhouse gas emissions and causing environmental damage through soil degradation and water contamination. Farmers are also subject to volatile fertilizer prices and supply chain disruptions, impacting their operational costs and profitability.
Solution
NTP Technologies offers a sustainable alternative to synthetic nitrogen fertilizers by utilizing nonthermal plasma technology to generate salt-free, organic nitrates on-site and on-demand. Their electric nitrate generators use only air and electricity to produce Nitrogen Enriched Water (NEW fertilizer™), which can be applied through existing irrigation systems. This approach reduces carbon emissions, eliminates the need for fertilizer transportation and storage, and provides farmers with a cost-effective and environmentally friendly solution for crop fertilization. The technology shifts fertilizer expenses from a variable operating expense (OpEx) to a fixed capital expense (CapEx), similar to solar energy systems, providing predictable costs and reducing reliance on fluctuating fertilizer markets.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes farmers, landowners, and agricultural producers seeking sustainable, cost-effective alternatives to synthetic nitrogen fertilizers, as well as environmentally conscious organizations aiming to reduce their carbon footprint.
Features
- Proprietary non-thermal plasma generators that ionize nitrogen and oxygen from the air to produce Reactive Oxygen and Nitrogen Species (RONS)
- On-site nitrate production, eliminating the need for transportation, storage, and handling of synthetic fertilizers
- Production of Nitrogen Enriched Water (NEW fertilizer™), a water-soluble nitrate solution suitable for various irrigation systems
- Modular design for scalability, with the N*lab machine producing 1 gallon/hour at 500 ppm and the N*plus machine designed for 1 gallon/minute at 500 ppm
- Bolt-on compatibility with existing drip and sprinkler irrigation systems for easy integration
- Potential to convert fertilizer expenses from a variable operating expense (OpEx) to a fixed capital expense (CapEx)
- Reduces reliance on international fertilizer markets and natural gas prices