Ghanaian and Danish Firms Launch €2.5 Million Circular Economy Project to Transform Organic Waste Into Protein

Ghana’s JSO Waste and Danish firms partner on a €2.5m facility in Accra to convert 8,000 tonnes of organic waste into insect-based feed and fertilizer.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 9, 2026, 6:16 AM EDT

Source: The information in this article was sourced from ESM

Cross Continental Biotech Collaboration

A significant industrial partnership between Ghana and Denmark has been formalized to establish a €2.5 million waste-to-protein facility in Accra. This project marks the first commercial venture in Africa for the Danish biotechnology firm Insectum ApS, alongside Michael Bundgaard Holding ApS and local partner JSO Waste. The initiative is designed to address the dual challenges of urban waste accumulation and the rising costs of traditional agricultural inputs. By integrating European technical expertise with Ghanaian waste management infrastructure, the partners intend to create a sustainable industrial model for the West African region.

Modular Technology and Resource Upcycling

The facility will deploy Insectum’s patented modular technology to convert approximately 8,000 tonnes of organic waste per year into high value protein ingredients. These ingredients are specifically intended for use in aquaculture and poultry feed, sectors that currently face significant price volatility due to a reliance on imported commodities. Additionally, the process yields organic fertilizers that contribute to soil health and crop yields. This technological approach represents a shift toward circular economy infrastructure, where urban refuse is reimagined as a consistent raw material for the bio-economy.

Reducing Global Commodity Reliance

According to the project partners, a primary objective of the facility is to reduce the agricultural sector's dependence on environmentally taxing imports such as soy and fishmeal. These commodities are often subject to international price fluctuations and supply chain disruptions, which can undermine local food security. By producing feed locally from upcycled nutrients, the project supports greater agricultural self-sufficiency for Ghana. The facility serves as a pilot for a regional franchise model that aims to stabilize the food system by internalizing the production of essential farming components.