FrançaisUtilising billions of insects in order to transform food waste into a source of environmentally-friendly proteins. We are working with nature in order to help nature.
Entosystem uses cutting edge insect breeding technology in order to position itself as a major player in the field of agricultural circular economy. We produce entomological proteins and flour derived from insects with added value, by allowing, on the one hand, the recuperation of the nutritional value from food waste, and, on the other, a better control of food safety.
40%
In Canada close to 40% of the food produced ends up in the waste bin. This represents more than 30 million dollars lost in food products per year. Thanks to our technology, a part of these food products will be recycled and reused.
Our Team
Meet our wonderful team, the proud founders of Entosystem!
Cédric Provost
Cédric studied business & administration and has worked for almost a decade in small businesses. He’s gained valuable experience in employee and operations management as well as intrapreneurship. He is passionate about sustainable development and innovation. This is why he decided to launch Entosystem in 2016, in order to solve two major issues we see today: the management of residual material and the need for proteins.
Christopher Warburton
Christopher holds a master’s in biology and has worked on research and development for a contractual research company. He’s been practicing the raising of Hermetia Illucens for over three years, following his interest in aquaponics. He participated in the creation of an urban agricultural start-up and collaborates with AU/LAB. This led to his interest in the role of entomological technology with regards to global food security issues. He joined Entosystem in 2018 as a partner.
Alexis Larivée
Alexis Larivée studied in mechanical engineering at the University of Sherbrooke and specialized in entrepreneurship. He officially joined the Entosystem team in 2019 as Chief Operating Officer. His varied years of experience relating to conception, in industrial maintenance and in project management, have allowed him to gain the tools needed to face the growing pains of any young company. His mission is to solve the engineering issues that may come up while taking into account the safety and quality of production. All the while, Alexis works on minimizing the environmental impact that comes from solving these issues, with a goal of zero waste.
Partners
To develop the production chain of insect flours, Entosystem relies on the support of federal, provincial, municipal and private partners.
Thanks to its partners, Entosystem plans to divert 40 000 tons of organic materials per year, produce 5 tons of flour and 7 tons of organic fertiliser per day, as well as create over 20 new employment opportunities in the Estrie region.
History
2016
Beginning of Research & Development
2017
Opening of our laboratory plant, expansion of our team
2018
Moved to an industrial factory of over 22 000 square feet and began commercialisation
2019
Closure of the first round of financing, which yielded 1.2 million dollars in order to automate the procedures and grow our production capacity
History
2016
Beginning of Research & Development
2017
Opening of our laboratory plant, expansion of our team
2018
Moved to an industrial factory of over 22 000 square feet and began commercialisation
2019
Closure of the first round of financing, which yielded 1.2 million dollars in order to automate the procedures and grow our production capacity