Friend Microbe Inc.
Development of a Microbial Wastewater Treatment System for High-Capacity, Oil-Containing Effluents Contributing to Decarbonization

Program name

Deep-Tech Startups Support Program in the Green Transformation field

Business Plan

Our company provides a wastewater treatment solution that combines a proprietary oil-degrading microbial formulation with a high-efficiency bioreactor system. Targeting industries with high oil and fat discharge—such as food processing plants, food service industries, and logistics facilities—our system offers energy-saving, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly alternatives to conventional physical and chemical treatment methods. This contributes to sustainable industrial operations and the realization of a circular society.

Research Outline

In this project, we aim to commercialize a more advanced continuous microbial oil degradation treatment system than our current technology. We will conduct pilot-scale validation of system performance, examine key conditions required for scale-up, and identify technical considerations for full-scale implementation. Specifically, the project will include: scaling up the production system for the microbial formulation (starter culture); developing a continuous, automated microbial amplification and dosing device for on-site inoculum generation; and developing a continuous oil degradation system using microbial treatment in the main reactor.

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