The most defensible agri-food IP in Nigeria
A unique intersection of IP, market, and impact
Proprietary microbial library and fermentation protocols built from indigenous Nigerian food systems. Impossible to replicate without our research foundation.
Nigeria imports $5B+ in processed food annually. FermaCore's technology can recapture this value domestically while creating local employment.
Built on agricultural waste transformation and biomass utilization. Scalable, sustainable, and aligned with global ESG trends.
Why FermaCore is uniquely positioned to win
We've isolated and characterized microorganisms from centuries of Nigerian fermentation tradition. This is IP that cannot be reverse-engineered.
Nigeria produces 60M+ tons of cassava annually. Our proprietary cassava-based fermentation solutions leverage local abundance and cost advantage.
From premium food ingredients to aquaculture nutrition to organic fertilizers. Our fermentation platform has 10+ revenue streams.
We're embedded with NAFDAC, FIRS, and government food policy bodies. Our policy work creates regulatory barriers to entry for competitors.
Diversified revenue from biotech, food production, services, and policy
| Revenue Stream | Description | Margin Profile | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Starter Cultures | Sale of proprietary microbial cultures to food manufacturers | 70-80% | Near-term |
| 2. Fermented Ingredients | Cassava protein flour, Dawadawa extract, Ugba concentrate | 50-60% | Near-term |
| 3. Animal Feed Products | BSF protein meal, organic fertilizer (FermiGrow) | 45-55% | Near-term |
| 4. Licensing Agreements | Licensing fermentation IP to regional manufacturers | 60-70% | Medium-term |
| 5. HACCP Consulting | Food safety system design and implementation for manufacturers | 65-75% | Near-term |
| 6. Testing & Authentication | Laboratory services for food authentication and fraud detection | 70% | Medium-term |
| 7. Training Programs | HACCP, fermentation science, food fraud certification | 80% | Near-term |
| 8. Policy Research | Government contracts for food systems research and advisory | 50-60% | Medium-term |
| 9. Grant Funding | Research grants from international development organizations | 80%+ | Near-term |
| 10. Equipment & Scale-up | Sale of fermentation equipment and technology packages | 40-50% | Long-term |
Conservative 3-year roadmap
Revenue Focus: Ingredient sales (30%), Training (20%), Consulting (30%), Grants (20%)
Key Milestones
Revenue Focus: Ingredients (40%), Licensing (15%), Training (15%), B2B Services (30%)
Key Milestones
Revenue Focus: Ingredients (35%), Licensing (25%), Testing (15%), Equipment (15%), Other (10%)
Key Milestones
Seed funding to scale operations and market presence
$500,000 - $1M USD
$5M USD
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