Finland
NPHarvest, founded in 2023 in Finland, is revolutionizing the wastewater industry with its innovative approach to nutrient recovery. With the slogan "Making your wastewater an asset," the company emphasizes transforming wastewater into valuable resources rather than viewing it as a mere by-product.
NPHarvest's proprietary, patent-pending technology captures up to 90% of nitrogen and phosphorus from concentrated liquid waste. The end products, pure ammonia salt and amorphous calcium phosphate, are essential for producing fertilizers. This process not only reduces costs and environmental impacts but also bolsters local food security by providing local nutrient sources for farmers.
Emerging from Aalto University research, NPHarvest integrates scientific rigor with circular economy principles. The company has secured €2.2M in funding, with support from prominent investors like Nordic Foodtech VC and the Finnish Ministry of the Environment, and recently received a €1.30M grant from Nordic Foodtech VC. Currently, NPHarvest is in the process of constructing its first industrial scale demonstration, signaling a promising growth trajectory.
