Ingelia develops hydrothermal carbonization (HTC) technology to transform high‑moisture biomass and hard-to-value residues into hydrochar (biocarbón). Its HTC process can treat biomass with more than 30% moisture—such as digestates and sewage sludge—and operates without generating emissions or toxic residues. The produced hydrochar has applications as a solid biofuel and fertilizer and is under study as a possible CO2 sink. The technology can enable biogas projects based on anaerobic digestion of the organic fraction of municipal solid waste (FORSU) and supply low‑carbon biofuel to industries like steel and cement to help decarbonize processes. Ingelia is headquartered in Valencia, Spain, and positions its business as an innovative circular‑economy solution that turns difficult wastes into advanced bioproducts. The company recently attracted investment participation from Repsol Corporate Venturing and Easo Ventures, which the articles say strengthens its market position and commercial opportunities. Ingelia develops and constructs a patented hydrothermal carbonization plant that processes organic, vegetal and food wastes into biocarbon (biochar), liquid fertilizer and other valorisable byproducts. The company says its method reduces greenhouse‑gas emissions and achieves higher operational efficiency versus composting or biogas alternatives. Ingelia already operates a commercial plant in the United Kingdom and plans European expansion to Belgium, Germany, France and Italy. The firm completed EIT InnoEnergy’s Boostway program and sought investment to leverage InnoEnergy’s ecosystem and industrial partners. The investment is intended to support international sales, deployment of its technology and company growth. Ingelia is based in Valencia.

Total raised

$1M

Funding rounds

2

Latest round

Equity

Latest activity

Jun 2019