Caligenia develops BACTERCHAR, a modified biochar produced from organic waste that synergizes with beneficial microorganisms (PGPM) to regenerate degraded agricultural soils and store carbon stably for hundreds of years. The product builds on more than 10 years of scientific research by two scientists and an entrepreneur and achieved laboratory results showing soil recovery in about 20 weeks. The team is developing a platform to predict the optimal BACTERCHAR–PGPM combination for different soils to standardize and optimize outcomes. Greenhouse tests began in 2023 and six-month field trials are planned for 2024 using land and feedstock sourced from large agroindustrial partners. Caligenia projects large-scale impact—targeting the transformation of 1.5 billion hectares of degraded land—and foresees direct land acquisition as part of its business model. Scaling production and deployment require substantial capital investment; the company has received external financing to advance its tests and trials.

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Jul 2023