In 2022, NineSigma and Tanmiah (TFC) launched a grand challenge with the question: ‘How can TFC feed their poultry while aiming at a nature-positive impact?’ The aim was to transition from imported corn and soy-based feed towards sustainable, nature-positive, and locally produced feed raw materials while maintaining the current quality standards and efficiency of the current poultry growth process.

Finalists’ announcement (Tanmiah’s Sustainability Report 2024):

The top three finalists of the million-dollar sustainability innovation challenge, each receiving $20,000 to conduct trials and submit proof of business viability.

The finalists include Desert Control (Norway), with trials initiated for their Liquid NanoClay technology; King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) from Saudi Arabia, focusing on algae-based feed trials currently under study; and Norvatek from Argentina, advancing seaweed-based feed solutions, also in the trial phase.

Next Step:

The final winner is expected to be selected by the fourth quarter of 2025, following a comprehensive evaluation of trial results and business potential.

We congratulate the finalists and thank all participants for advancing nature-positive poultry feed solutions.

Read more about the grand challenge.