Ecogensus
Develops sustainable polymer composite powders from mixed household waste for 3D printing and other manufacturing processes, enabling circular economy solutions.
- CEO / Founder
- Bjørnulf Østvik
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $5.5M
- Latest Round
- Seed
- Key Investors
- Connecticut Innovations; Angel investors
Technology & Products
Key Products
Waste-derived polymer composite powders; RhinoGrid distributed machine network; Sustainable composite materials for building
Technological Advantage
Proprietary DOR (Direct Organic Reformation) technology and over 80 issued patents (e.g., US Pat. 11,692,082) protect waste-to-powder conversion, creating a defensible moat in sustainable AM materials.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces waste and carbon emissions by transforming household trash into high-performance engineered powders, cutting material costs by up to 30% compared to virgin plastics while supporting sustainability goals.
How They Differentiate
3x lower carbon footprint vs virgin plastic powders by using 100% waste feedstock, while achieving comparable mechanical properties for 3D printing applications like SLS and FDM.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Manufacturers in automotive, consumer goods, construction, and additive manufacturing industries seeking eco-friendly materials.
Industry Verticals
Additive Manufacturing; Automotive; Consumer Goods; Construction; Waste Management
Competitors
Xenia (sustainable thermoplastic composites); Desktop Metal (binder jetting materials); 3D Systems (polymer AM materials)
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Acquired two recycling facilities generating over $14M annually in revenue, enabling fast-track expansion in U.S. sustainable waste management.
Major Milestones
Secured $120+ million licensing and supply deal in 2023; Launched RhinoGrid distributed machine network in 2025; Granted foundational patent US 11,692,082 in 2023; Featured among 10 AM startups emerging from stealth in 2024