Enwise

About Enwise

Based in Shanghai, Enwise provides solutions for reducing carbon footprints by converting organic waste into renewable energy. The company was co-founded by the husband-and-wife team of Dr. Stéphane Vernède, who holds a Ph.D. from EPFL in science, and Zhuoya Li. Their journey began after Dr. Vernède, originally from France, became interested in fuel cells and they decided to launch the company in Jiangsu, China. Their initial efforts with centralized biogas technology proved too costly, which led them to develop their current model of smaller, on-site energy production.

Enwise designs, builds, and operates compact, on-site anaerobic digesters that transform biowaste into clean energy like biogas and biomethane, with fertilizer as a byproduct. Their primary product, OSCAR, is a high-efficiency dry anaerobic digester that is AI-enabled and requires up to 70% less land than conventional systems. This system is connected to their OTTO platform, an IoT and AI-driven system that provides 24/7 remote monitoring and real-time data on energy output and efficiency, managing over 1,000 control points to maximize performance. This approach eliminates waste transportation costs and processing fees for its clients.

The company serves industrial clients, particularly in the food industry and for smart city applications, helping them achieve net-zero carbon goals and participate in the circular economy. Their client roster includes major brands such as PepsiCo Lays, Oatly, Mars, Nestle, and Intel. Enwise's business model generates revenue through the energy produced and cost savings on waste disposal for their clients. The company has received venture capital funding, including an investment from CM Venture in 2018, and participated in accelerators like the PepsiCo Greenhouse Collaborative Accelerator.