INTAG International
Provides a technology to convert biological waste from fish and other animals into fertilizers.
| Date | Investors | Amount | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
* | $40.0k | Grant | |
| Total Funding | 000k | ||
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INTAG International operates through its Canadian subsidiary, INTAG Bio, and its U.S. parent company, INTAG Systems, focusing on sustainable agriculture technology. The company was incorporated in Halifax, Nova Scotia, in early 2021, with operations in Sydney, to develop a novel process for converting animal manure and other organic waste into high-value crop inputs. This expansion into Canada was driven by an American investor and the support of Canadian innovation hubs Innovacorp and the Verschuren Centre. Chris Nguyen serves as the Chairman & CEO, leading an investment round in February 2021 to provide initial funding for INTAG Bio.
The core of the business is a patented biodigester and a proprietary production process that transforms organic wastes into nutrient-rich liquid fertilizer. This is achieved by using terrestrial earthworms and beneficial bacteria in a controlled, fully aqueous aerobic environment, a significant departure from traditional composting. This method not only recycles waste from sources like fish and cow manure but also mineralizes key nutrients and significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions compared to other decomposition processes. The resulting product is a liquid formulation of macro- and micro-nutrients and biostimulants.
INTAG serves the controlled environment agriculture (CEA) market, with an initial target on technology-driven growers such as commercial greenhouses, vertical farms, and hydroponic systems. Research trials have shown their nutrient solution can increase fresh weight in hydroponic lettuce by 25% and root development by over 50%, while using 40% fewer plant nutrients. Beyond commercial agriculture, the company provides its systems for educational purposes, offering hands-on STEM/STEAM learning experiences for K-12, higher education, and workforce development programs. These educational systems replicate the same no-waste, recycling technology used in their commercial applications.
Keywords: sustainable agriculture, agritech, waste-to-value, organic fertilizer, bio-digester, vermicomposting, nutrient recycling, controlled environment agriculture, hydroponics, aquaponics, wastewater remediation, soil biostimulants, manure treatment, circular economy, green technology, crop nutrition, vertical farming, greenhouse solutions, agricultural biotechnology, STEM education