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Startups tackling waste win big at the Orion Energy Accelerator pitch event.

Thurs, February 23: Two startups with novel ways of converting waste into energy have won big at the second Orion Energy Accelerator pitch night.

Alimentary Systems, a startup converting wastewater sludge into biofuel, has claimed the $15,000 ‘Orion Impact Award’.

Eight energy-focused startups had 5 minutes to pitch their venture to an audience of 200 people and the five-person judging panel, a who’s who of the sector's most discerning veterans.

Harmaan Madon, the co-founder of Alimentary Systems, spoke about the progress he and his co-founder Matthew Jackson had throughout the three-month accelerator experience.

“Being in the Orion Accelerator helped us to hone our message, and clarify our purpose. To be recognised by the judges for a solution intending to clean New Zealand’s waterways, is great validation for us as we begin to raise investment capital. We feel confident in our end goal of building the world’s first plant that converts poo into jet fuel, right here in the South Island. ,“ said Madon.

Alimentary also took the EY People’s Choice Award.
“When you’re dealing with an awkward subject like poo, getting the people’s choice award means we are on the right track,” said Madon.