Cacelio · Clean Industry

Cacelio
Country: 🇨🇴 Colombia · Bogota
Category: Clean Industry
CT Taxonomy: CT-IN-003 — Clean Manufacturing / Bio-based Inputs
Impact Areas: Circular Economy
Stage: Prototype
Team Size: 2.0
Funded: False
Elevator Pitch
Cacelio transforms coffee industry waste into biomaterials grown with mycelium for architecture and design. We cultivate biodegradable, low-impact materials that reconnect nature, design and circular production through biomimetic innovation.
Climate Problem
Cacelio addresses pollution caused by burning coffee waste and contaminating water sources. We transform these agricultural residues into sustainable new materials, reducing waste and replacing high-impact materials.
Solution
Cacelio develops biomaterials for interior design and architecture using coffee industry byproducts. We work directly with agricultural residues, process them locally and transform them into sustainable materials with circular production methods.
Revenue Model
Cacelio generates revenue through B2B sales of biomaterials, panels and custom solutions for architects, hotels, cafés and brands, while also selling design objects and interior pieces directly to consumers.
Target Market
Cacelio targets architects, interior designers, hotels, cafés, restaurants and conscious brands seeking sustainable materials with identity. We also reach design-focused consumers interested in innovative and environmentally responsible products.
Social Impact
Persons Belonging to National or Ethnic - Religious and Linguistic Minorities
Demand Evidence
Cacelio has received strong interest from architects, designers and cafés looking for sustainable materials with storytelling and identity. Early prototypes have generated curiosity, positive feedback and collaboration opportunities.
Competitors
In Colombia, there is no established company currently scaling this type of biomaterial production. Some independent researchers and experimental projects have showcased prototypes and exhibitions, but the industry is still in a very early stage locally.
Founder Expertise
Our team combines biomimicry, design and agricultural knowledge. I have a strong background and passion for biomimicry and nature inspired design, while my co-founder is a social worker and coffee grower with direct knowledge of rural communities and coff
External Support
Cacelio has been developed entirely through self funding, personal research and hands-on experimentation. All prototypes, material development and early validation have been achieved with our own resources and independent work.
Team
I lead the experimental, operational and laboratory side of the project, including biomaterial development and production processes. My co-founder focuses on sourcing raw materials, working directly with coffee farmers and building relationships
Founder
David Sanchez