Every year, 24,000,000,000 tons of fertile soil are lost
While the population increases, agriculture is under high pressure and increasingly dependent on chemical industry giants.
We have developed natural products to help the soil recover naturally, which conquer our first market: Golf courses.
Now is the time to act.
Stagnating yields
US food contains up to 38%
fewer nutrients than 80 years ago.
Increased climate stress
21% of agricultural land have reduced productivity.
Policy-driven demands
50 % reduction of pesticides and fertilizers by 2030, EU Green Deal.
Our values
We have started this journey to make soil and agriculture ready for the future. This must be in harmony with nature, without overlooking the responsibility to feed the world's population.
And why golf? Grasses on golf courses are the most difficult crops to manage. As a start-up, we have to prove our impact. If sustainability and biodiversity are worthwhile here, then it is worthwhile everywhere under all conditions.
Our Team
Welcome to the alganize team - a dynamic collective of professionals made up of outstanding graduates from the renowned Humboldt University of Berlin and the Technical University of Munich. Our shared passion for agriculture and biotechnology drives us to develop innovative solutions that shape the future of the agricultural industry.
Karl Manias
CEO
My passion for sustainable development and my commitment to environmentally friendly solutions drive me to develop innovative approaches that increase productivity while reducing environmental impact.
Omar Khalaf
COO
I've always wanted to be a superhero and fight for justice. Farmers and the environment are currently in a difficult situation. We are committed to ensuring that agriculture and nature are better off in mutual terms.
Nils Brüggemann
CTO
I truly believe that science, economic and socials aspects have to go hand in hand to achieve a substantial sustainable impact.
That’s where we aim for at alganize and what is our strength. Let’s make a change!
SDGs
At alganize, we integrate key UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into our mission to drive environmental and social impact. Prioritizing sustainability ensures our innovations contribute to a healthier planet and a more equitable future.
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Our story
In 2018, Nils, agricultural scientist with a passion for sustainable farming, travelled to India with his friend Amit. Amit wanted to start a project for cotton farmers there. While there, Nils witnessed first-hand how poor agricultural practices led to massive soil degradation and ultimately to a devastating wave of suicides among farmers. This experience had a profound impact on him and made him realise how crucial healthy soils are for the future of our agriculture.
Omar, biotechnologist specialising in economics and applied microbiology, developed the underlying technology. Through biotechnological adjustments, he succeeded in adapting microalgae so that they could be used economically in agriculture.
This discovery gave rise to the idea for Alganize: a new generation of biological solutions that regenerate the soil and make agriculture more resilient and economical.
Karl, our third co-founder, used his experience and financial support to make the implementation of our vision and the development of our first products possible.
Today, we work together with a strong team – Toni, Roksana, Cora, Ivan and Stefanie – to overcome the challenges of modern agriculture and transform soils back into living, resilient ecosystems.
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