Ending firewood dependence for rural African farmers.
SEED builds and distributes the SPARK — a simple biogas system that turns everyday farm waste into clean cooking fuel and rich fertiliser, so families in rural Mozambique no longer depend on firewood.
2.3 billion people still cook over open wood fires.
Every day of collecting and burning wood costs families their health, their time, and their futures.
Millions of deaths
Smoke from wood fires causes pneumonia, heart disease, lung cancer, and many more respiratory diseases which claim 3+ million lives every year.
Billions trapped in poverty
Hours spent gathering wood each day are hours not spent farming, learning, or earning. Children are pulled out of school to supplement farm labour needs.
Vanishing forests
Firewood demand and outdated traditional agriculture practices are the biggest causes of deforestation in the region. Millions of hectares are destroyed every year.
To end the reliance on firewood cooking for every rural African farmer, regardless of their geographic, educational or financial situation.
The SPARK
A biogas system, built for the farm: feed it organic waste, and it produces clean cooking gas and organic fertiliser. No electricity. No wood. No smoke.
Reduces emissions
Methane that would otherwise be released is captured and used sustainably.
Prevents disease & death
Cooking on biogas removes the deadly smoke of open wood fires.
Protects forests
Hundreds of millions of trees are left standing every year.
Gives women time
Less time gathering wood means more time for income and education.
Increases income
Rich organic fertiliser boosts yields, and farmers' earnings with them.
Common questions.
How does the SPARK work?
Bacteria inside the SPARK break down organic waste, releasing methane. The gas is captured in the floating tank and channelled to the stove for cooking. The broken-down organic waste is dense with healthy micro-bacteria and nutrients readily available for plants.
Does it need electricity?
No. The SPARK runs entirely using bacteria. This means no heavy infrastructure is required to install or operate this technology.
Is SEED open to partnerships?
That depends. We are not at all interested in working with 'money hungry' organisations seeking to exploit rural farmers or agri supply chains. We are very eager to work with organisations who want to help make clean energy accessible to everyone — organisations who genuinely care about the wellbeing of farmers.
How can I help SEED's mission?
Connect with us on LinkedIn — we love hearing from investors, potential partners, and anyone who has connections or ideas and cares about our mission.
If you want to be part of the change, let's connect.
Reach out to Connor Burdett, founder of SEED, on LinkedIn — always open to a conversation and feedback.
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