Project summary
Colubris Cleantech is a Dutch supplier of environmental technologies with 40 years of expertise in reducing waste-related costs. The company’s water purification and protein production initiative in Vietnam aims to tackle the region’s water issues. Leveraging their experience in the cabbage and potato sectors, Colubris has recognized a potential for protein extraction for the Southeast Asian cassava-starch processing industry. The cultivation and processing of cassava for starch production present challenges; although some by-products are utilized for biogas, much is discarded into ponds and landfills, causing eutrophication and depletion of oxygen in surface waters.
Colubris is conducting a feasibility study to develop a technology for producing alternative protein from Cassava Fruit Juice, with plans to eventually build a full-scale production facility. This innovative protein recovery technology aims to reduce pollution and drive advancements in agri-food processing, thereby enhancing sustainable technology and environmentally friendly practices in the cassava industry. To aid in the execution of this feasibility study by means of pilot testing in Vietnam, Invest International is providing a Repayable Development Capital Contribution to Colubris.
Our impact
Environmental Sustainability
By converting cassava waste into protein, Colubris Cleantech reduces pollution, helping to prevent eutrophication and oxygen depletion in Southeast Asian surface waters.
Supporting Sustainable Food Systems
This project aligns with Invest International's commitment to fostering a sustainable global food system by repurposing agricultural waste into an alternative protein, offering a circular solution to resource utilization.
International Market Expansion for Dutch Innovation
Invest International’s financing supports Colubris Cleantech's growth into Southeast Asia, expanding their market reach and strengthening Dutch innovation abroad.
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