Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Billions of people lack access to safely managed sanitation infrastructure, leading to widespread environmental contamination, disease, and economic burden, particularly in rapidly urbanizing areas and resource-constrained communities. Conventional centralized wastewater treatment systems are often impractical due to high costs, resource intensity, long lead times, and reliance on extensive infrastructure.
Solution
Sankoya Technologies offers decentralized, micro-sanitation systems that provide sustainable and climate-friendly sanitation solutions. Their patented technology treats human waste on-site, converting solid waste into pathogen-free ash within 24 hours. The system is designed to be waterless, energy-efficient, and adaptable for both community and in-home installations, eliminating the need for extensive connective infrastructure and reducing the environmental footprint associated with traditional sanitation methods. The system's automated control system ensures seamless operation, offering a user-friendly "flush and forget" experience.
Target Audience
Sankoya's primary customers include communities lacking access to safely managed sanitation, businesses and institutions seeking to improve facilities and comply with regulations, and organizations focused on sustainable development and climate change mitigation.
Features
- On-site micro-treatment system that processes up to 5 tons of waste per year.
- Waterless operation, reducing water consumption.
- Ultra-energy efficient design, minimizing energy requirements.
- Automated control system for seamless operation.
- Adaptable for community and in-home installations.
- One-button "flush and forget" user experience.
- Reduces methane emissions by up to 150kg per year.
- 100% destruction of pathogens within 24 hours.