Apps/Agriculture

Feed additive that cuts cow methane

WhyCategoryAgriculture
LevelSuper hard
UseStop gut microbes from making methane, a large share of farm emissions
WhatAtomsEnzyme pocket cut-out 500–1k + molecule. Ni C H O N S
BuildTestingSuper hard Microbe assay, then animal trials, years
FundingCompute ~$200 · Make ~$10–30k · Test ~$40k microbe assays · Other animal trials $1M+
TimeMake 2–3 months · Test 3–6 months in microbe assays · Total ~6–9 months to a lab result
HowContact us for the design specs and build plan →
DemoAdditive locks the methane-making enzyme’s active site
Competitiondsm-firmenich (Bovaer), Rumin8, CH4 Global (seaweed)
BusinessBuyersDairy groups, feed makers
RevenueHigh License to a feed company after approval. ~$5–20M/yr
3-NOP (Bovaer), today’s additive