This startup cultivates Tenebrio Molitor insects to produce protein and biofertilizers. By researching and developing technologies related to the insect's properties, they aim to contribute to more efficient, healthy, and sustainable food production for both humans and animals.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
The increasing global demand for protein necessitates sustainable and efficient production methods to reduce reliance on traditional livestock farming, which strains land and natural resources. Current protein sources often lack the nutritional diversity and environmental benefits required for a balanced and eco-friendly food system.
Solution
Protiberia leverages advanced biotechnology to optimize the production of high-quality *Tenebrio molitor* (mealworm) eggs, larvae, and derived products. By focusing on the insect's unique properties, Protiberia provides sustainable raw materials, such as protein for human and animal feed, and biofertilizers for agriculture. The company utilizes a circular economy model, incorporating waste and by-products from local agri-food industries into its production processes. Protiberia's approach reduces water consumption, minimizes waste, and lowers the carbon footprint compared to traditional livestock farming.
Target Audience
Protiberia's primary customers include animal feed manufacturers, pet food producers, aquaculture farms, agricultural operations, and companies in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic sectors seeking sustainable and high-quality raw materials.
Features
- Production of high-quality *Tenebrio molitor* eggs and neonates for rearing farms
- Development of proprietary technology to optimize insect breeding and management
- Production of processed animal protein (PAP) in formats such as flours or dehydrated products for the food industry and animal nutrition
- Production of Frass biofertilizer, a 100% natural fertilizer derived from Tenebrio excrement, with a high and balanced NPK profile
- Production of insect oils rich in unsaturated fats for use as an additive in human and animal feed
- Supply of live and dehydrated *Tenebrio molitor* larvae as fishing bait or as food for certain birds and exotic animals
- Extraction of chitin from the exoskeletons of adult *Tenebrio molitor* beetles for use in developing new biomaterials, drug delivery systems, and products for health care and wound healing
- BeetleSort machinery for accurately sorting larvae by size
- BeetleBox stackable breeding boxes designed with strategically positioned slits to optimize ventilation