Technology
Industrialising bioaugmented hydrolysis.
Nutrient recovery is a solved problem in nature.
Our tech platform industrialises it.
Bioaugmented hydrolysis is a naturally occurring biological process that efficiently converts organic matter into valuable nutrients. While the underlying biology has long been understood, translating it into a fast, stable and industrially scalable process has remained a major challenge. By precisely engineering the biological environment and continuously controlling the process, the foom platform accelerates nutrient recovery from several months to just two days.
The platform combines proprietary microbial consortia, advanced process engineering and AI-powered process control into one fully integrated system. Together, these technologies transform a natural biological process into industrial infrastructure.
Proprietary microbial consortia.
At the heart of the platform is a proprietary blend of naturally occurring microorganisms specifically selected for efficient bioaugmented hydrolysis. Rather than relying solely on naturally occurring microbial communities, the selected consortium actively accelerates the hydrolysis process and forms a stable and resilient microbial ecosystem.
The biological conversion follows a two-step process. First, hydrolytic enzymes break down complex organic matter into simple molecular compounds. These intermediate compounds are then transformed into short-chain carboxylic acids and other valuable metabolites that form the basis of the final fertiliser product. By precisely controlling the biological environment, the process is intentionally kept in its highly efficient hydrolytic stage without methane formation. This enables rapid nutrient recovery with negligible methane formation and stable performance across a wide range of heterogeneous waste streams.
Creating the ideal environment.
Efficient bioaugmented hydrolysis requires far more than the right microorganisms. Biological performance depends on maintaining precisely controlled process conditions throughout the entire treatment cycle.
The proprietary plug-flow reactor has been engineered to create the ideal environment for microbial activity through controlled aeration, mixing and substrate recirculation. Along the reactor, dedicated process zones promote specialised microbial communities while maintaining overall process stability. Before biological treatment, incoming waste is processed by a proprietary high-performance shredding system that fulfils regulatory size reduction requirements while reliably handling highly heterogeneous waste streams—including bones, shellfish shells and fibrous materials. Following biological conversion, the fertiliser passes through a smart drying and hygienisation unit, where it is pasteurised to fulfil regulatory hygiene requirements while producing a stable, easy-to-store product. Together, these engineering elements enable a reliable, scalable and regulation-compliant industrial process.
AI-powered operations.
Biological systems are inherently dynamic. To ensure consistent performance, the entire process is continuously monitored through an extensive sensor network that measures the most relevant process parameters in real time.
AI-powered operations continuously analyse these data streams and automatically adjust operating conditions to maintain optimal biological activity, maximise process stability and ensure fertiliser quality. Every system can be monitored and controlled remotely, allowing rapid intervention whenever required without the need for on-site operation.
As more systems are deployed, the platform continuously learns from operational data across the entire fleet. AI models are continuously refined using real-world process data, improving process stability, operational efficiency and predictive capabilities. Every installation contributes to making the entire platform smarter, creating a continuously improving operating system for decentralised nutrient recovery.
