MyGug has created a micro-scale anaerobic digester that turns food waste into renewable energy (biogas) which can be used for cooking and a high quality bio available fertiliser. The product is aimed at small food businesses, home kitchens and schools and is installed on site, making anaerobic digestion accessible on a much smaller scale.
Company Details
Company: MyGug
Sector: Sustainability, Bioenergy
Location: Cork, Ireland
Revenues: €100k in 2022, €650k projected for 2023
Target Markets: Ireland, UK, Europe
Ask: Seed – €1m
Unique Selling Points
- MyGug has developed a patent-pending technology whereby food business can extract value from their food waste through high quality bio available nutrient for growing their own food and a valuable gas resource for use in cooking.
- All food waste, cooked and raw, is accepted by the system, which can be remotely controlled via an app.
- It works in all climates, and is fully enclosed so there is no smell or temptation for rodents.
Achievements
MyGug was named the ‘AIB and Yield Lab Agtech Start-up 2023’ on completion of University College Dublin’s Agtech accelerator programme in January 2023.
The company sold 8 units across Ireland, the UK and Europe in 2022, its first year of operation.
