InsectBiotech

InsectBiotech is a Spanish agri-tech startup founded in 2022 that specializes in circular bioeconomy solutions by converting agricultural residues, particularly olive pomace and brewers' spent grain, into high-value products. The company utilizes black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) to bioconvert these low-value organic waste streams into sustainable outputs. Through proprietary pre-treatment methods, InsectBiotech optimizes the larvae's growth and waste conversion process. Its primary product lines include insect-based protein meal for animal feed, aquaculture, and pet food; insect-derived oils with potential for biodiesel and premium feed applications; nutrient-rich organic fertilizer known as insect frass; and chitin for various biochemical and material applications. The company operates research facilities and trials in Andalusia, including collaborations with academic institutions such as the University of Granada.

This technology addresses critical environmental challenges by reducing landfill usage, tackling food waste, and providing sustainable, low-carbon alternatives to conventional resources. InsectBiotech serves customers in the agriculture, livestock, and aquaculture sectors by offering environmentally friendly inputs that help improve soil health, crop yields, and animal nutrition. The company is currently advancing toward commercialization, with strategic plans to scale its operations by constructing multiple commercial-scale insect rearing facilities in Andalusia by 2030 and 2031. By leveraging strategic industry partnerships and securing bulk access to low-cost substrate, InsectBiotech aims to enhance profitability while scaling its circular model to meet significant revenue targets. Ongoing field trials with partners like CTAQUA and Tecnova provide empirical validation for the effectiveness of its insect-derived protein, oil, and biostimulant products.