Sustainable Tech Industry Insights & Start Up Engineering Support Resources from our Team
TEA Types: Why your Technoecomomic Assessment Should Scale With You
We’ve assisted numerous clients in scaling their technology through our TEA services, contributing to over $200 million in successful fundraising. Through our work with companies across various stages of development and funding, we have found that the real question is rarely as simple as “Do I need a TEA: yes or no?” but rather a more nuanced question of, “What type of TEA do I need at this point in my scaling journey?” Understanding what approach is right for you can make all the difference in unlocking new opportunities and accelerating strategic growth.
Onsite Water Reuse: Addressing Fermentation’s Water Footprint
Fermentation processes can require significant amounts of water for media makeup and CIP. Water usage and wastewater disposal can be a limiting factor to expansion based on permitting restrictions or local utility capacity. In this blog article, we discuss how water audits, water use reduction, and onsite industrial water reuse offer solutions to this scaleup challenge by lowering utility costs and reducing the overall site water footprint.
Tips for Working with Gas Fermentation: Scale up Considerations for Gas Handling
Gas fermentation technology has potential as a profitable carbon-recycle/utilization technology allowing for the sustainable production of chemicals, fuels, and food while simultaneously addressing the increasing social and economic pressure surrounding carbon emissions. In this article we share our tips on gas handling, in the first part of a series on best practices for Gas Fermentation!
Hydrothermal Carbonization: An Innovative Treatment for Biosolids
In Spring 2023, our friends at NEBRA (North East Biosolids and Residuals Association) invited us to present to their members about our client C-Green’s exciting new technology: OxyPower HTC!
3 Critical Steps for Commercializing International Technologies for the US Market
Bringing a new technology to the US market is a monumental task, and one that should not be attempted without careful planning and consideration!
Creating Technoeconomic Models to Support Commercialization: The Business of Alternative Protein Presentation
Technoeconomic assessment models (TEA’s or TEM’s) are one of the first elements of a business plan for any alternative protein venture. Next Rung Technology’s President & Founder, John Ellersick, explores their importance as part of the Good Food Institute’s Business of Alt Protein Monthly Seminar Series.
When You Should Hire a Flexible Engineering Consultant Partner Compared to Large Firms or Hiring In-House
Next Rung Technology outlines the different engineering consultant opportunities for sustainable technology companies, and explores when to hire a large firm, a small, flexible firm, or an in-house consultant.
5 Factors to Consider Before Scaling Up Your Process-Driven Sustainable Technology
An in-depth look at the problems companies face when scaling up their sustainable technology processes, and how the Next Rung Technology team of process engineers and business strategists guides their clients through the complex process.