Sulvaris

What Sulvaris does

Sulvaris Inc. is a Calgary-based agricultural technology company founded in 2012 that develops proprietary processes to convert industrial co-products — notably elemental sulfur from oil and gas operations and waste biomass — into enhanced-efficiency fertilizer products. Its technology stack comprises three platforms: Micronized Sulphur Technology (MST), which micronizes elemental sulfur to sub-7-micron particles for faster plant uptake and season-long sulfur availability; Carbon Control Technology (CCT), which transforms waste biomass into carbon-carried fertilizers that contribute to soil organic carbon and reduce nitrogen losses (including N2O emissions); and the Sulvaris Advanced Granulation Engine (SAGE), a modular production system launched in August 2025 that enables distributed manufacture of MST-enhanced premium fertilizers from commodity inputs, fines, and sulfur by-product.

The company's product portfolio spans nitrogen, phosphate, potash, liquid, and NPK fertilizer lines incorporating MST, plus carbon-based CCT products (CCT-AS, CCT-AP). Sulvaris monetizes primarily through technology licensing — its flagship commercial relationship is with Nutrien Inc., which markets MST-enhanced MAP as Smart Nutrition MAP+MST across North America — and increasingly through SAGE system deployment. It complements commercial revenue with non-dilutive government research grants, including a $1.6M CAD award from the Government of Canada for CCT development. The company holds granted and pending patents across multiple jurisdictions and operates a 40-ton-per-month pilot plant in Calgary for product validation and commercial-scale demonstrations.

Sulvaris serves fertilizer producers, distributors, and broad-acre growers across North America, with recent expansion signals into Europe (via the Kreber B.V. MOU) and Latin America. Its go-to-market is enterprise B2B technology licensing augmented by conference-driven field sales (IFA, TFI, Southwestern Fertilizer Conference) and industry-validated agronomic data from more than 400 field trials. The company is privately held, led by President and CEO Jake Underwood, and employs between 11 and 50 people.

Name

Sulvaris

Legal name

Sulvaris Inc.

Website

https://sulvaris.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sulvaris is a Calgary-based agricultural technology company that develops proprietary processes (MST, CCT, SAGE) to convert industrial sulfur and biomass co-products into enhanced-efficiency fertilizer products, licensing its technology to fertilizer producers including Nutrien Inc. for North American distribution.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Fertilizers

NAICS

Fertilizer and Compost Manufacturing (32531), Pesticide, Fertilizer, and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing (3253)

SIC

Agricultural Chemicals (2870)

akta.pro primary industry

Fertilizer & Micronutrient Formulations (NPK blends, chelates, suspensions) (AFABAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Soil Sulfur & Acidifying Amendments (Elemental Sulfur, Sulfates) (AFABADAG), Custom Blending & Private-Label Specialty Fertilizers (AFABACAN), Liquid Specialty Fertilizers (Suspensions, Solutions, UAN Blends) (AFABACAF)

Keywords

• Enhanced efficiency fertilizers
• Micronized sulphur technology
• Carbon-based fertilizers
• Fertilizer granulation systems
• Agricultural nutrient technology

Headquarters

HQ city

Calgary

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Technology Licensing: Sulvaris licenses its proprietary technologies (MST, CCT) to fertilizer producers. The MST technology is licensed to Nutrien Inc. and marketed as Smart Nutrition MAP+MST. Licensing allows producers to manufacture enhanced-efficiency fertilizers using Sulvaris' technology platforms.
2. SAGE System Deployment: Sulvaris deploys its SAGE modular granulation systems to partners, enabling distributed fertilizer production. The company provides end-to-end systems for greenfield, brownfield, and operational upgrades.
3. Government Research Grants: Sulvaris receives government funding for R&D activities, including a $1.6M grant from the Government of Canada for CCT research to create opportunities for Canadian farmers.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Sulvaris develops and licenses proprietary agricultural technologies that transform industrial co-products (elemental sulfur, biomass) into enhanced-efficiency fertilizer products. Its three platforms — MST®, CCT®, and SAGE™ — are licensed or deployed to fertilizer producers, distributors, and retailers worldwide, including a flagship licensing relationship with Nutrien Inc. for the Smart Nutrition MAP+MST brand. The company also produces a portfolio of MST- and CCT-based fertilizer products (AS, MAP, TSP, UREA, POTASH, Liquid, NPK, CCT-AS, CCT-AP) from its Calgary pilot plant.

Product overview

Sulvaris offers a portfolio of proprietary fertilizer technologies and products built around three core platforms: MST® (Micronized Sulphur Technology) which micronizes sulfur to sub-7 micron particles for superior plant availability; CCT® (Carbon Control Technology) which transforms biomass into carbon-carried fertilizers; and SAGE™ (Sulvaris Advanced Granulation Engine) which is a modular production system. These technologies are applied across multiple product lines including Nitrogen MST® products (AS MST®, Urea MST®), Phosphate MST® products (MAP MST®, TSP MST®), Potash MST®, Liquid MST®, NPK MST®, and Carbon-based CCT® products (CCT-AS, CCT-AP). Smart Nutrition™ MAP+MST® is licensed to Nutrien and sold across North America. The company also provides a pilot plant in Calgary capable of producing up to 40 tons per month for product testing and validation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Smart Nutrition: Brand name under which MAP+MST is marketed by Nutrien
• MST (Micronized Sulphur Technology)
• CCT (Carbon Control Technology)
• SAGE (Sulvaris Advanced Granulation Engine)

Products and services

• MST® (Micronized Sulphur Technology) Proprietary patented process platform that transforms elemental sulphur into a micronized form (<7 microns) for faster, more efficient plant uptake. Licensed to fertilizer producers and fully compatible with N, P, K, and compound fertilizers. Commercialized via Nutrien's Smart Nutrition MAP+MST brand.
• CCT® (Carbon Control Technology) Patented, simple, scalable, and economical process that sequesters CO2 and generates multiple value streams by transforming biomass into carbon-carried plant nutrient fertilizers. Licensed to fertilizer producers for organo-mineral fertilizer production.
• SAGE™ (Sulvaris Advanced Granulation Engine) Modular pre-engineered fertilizer production system that transforms standard commodity fertilizers, fines, off-spec inputs, and sulfur by-product into MST-enhanced premium-grade fertilizers. Enables distributed, on-site production for fertilizer producers, retailers, and distributors.
• AS MST® (Ammonium Sulphate with MST®) Fertilizer containing micronized elemental Sulphur and Ammonium Sulphate (17-0-0-36S, up to 15% MST Sulphur). Designed for broad-acre agriculture with improved handling and storage characteristics and reduced caking potential.
• MAP MST® / Phosphate MST® Broad-acre phosphate fertilizer with micronized elemental sulphur (9-43-0-16S, 15% MST). Provides three essential plant nutrients (N, P, S) in every granule with enhanced blending characteristics. Marketed by Nutrien as Smart Nutrition MAP+MST across North America.
• TSP MST® (Triple Superphosphate MST) Triple superphosphate fertilizer with homogeneous distribution of slow-release micronized sulphur throughout the granule (target 9-15% sulphur as MST). Co-granulated with MST at IFDC during large-scale pilot plant trials.
• UREA MST® Broad-acre fertilizer containing micronized elemental Sulphur and Urea (39-0-0-15S, up to 15% Sulphur). MST Unit is a 'bolt-on' side skid integrating into existing drum granulation Urea production facilities. Covered by US Patent 11,926,573.
• POTASH MST® Broad-acre potash and sulphur fertilizer (0-0-49-15S, up to 15% sulphur). Offers improved handling characteristics and strong agronomic performance.
• LIQUID MST® Broad-acre liquid fertilizer containing micronized elemental Sulphur. Available as Liquid MST (0-0-0-50S) and Liquid MST with up to 5% Nitrogen as UAN (5-0-0-38S). Introduces elemental sulphur in a water-based liquid form with no dust generation risk.
• NPK MST® Specialty fertilizer containing NPK with up to 10% MST (16-16-16 + MST). Provides slow-release micronized elemental sulphur with improved product handling, storage, and blending characteristics.
• CCT-AS (Carbon Ammonium Sulphate) Carbon-based granular fertilizer with 19% N, 21% S, 5% C (19-0-0-21-5C); carbon content 5-15%. Delivers nutrients in a carbon matrix form, contributing to Soil Organic Carbon. Built on Sulvaris' CCT platform.
• CCT-AP (Carbon Ammonium Phosphate) Carbon-based ammonium phosphate product under development, targeting enhanced-efficiency nitrogen and phosphate delivery with an agronomic source of soil organic carbon. Built on the CCT platform.
• Smart Nutrition™ MAP+MST® Licensed to Nutrien Inc., this flagship commercial product combines MAP with MST® technology for enhanced phosphorus and sulphur nutrition. Sold across North America under the Smart Nutrition brand.

Quantifiable outcome

• 15 bu/acre average corn yield increase with MAP+MST across 55 site-years
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Machinefabriek Kreber B.V. (Netherlands)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 November 2023Sulvaris signed MOU with Kreber on November 22 to pursue joint commercialization of a prilled urea + micronized sulfur product. Kreber contributes 60+ years of expertise in urea prilling process equipment and technology. This partnership enables accelerated global adoption through Kreber's worldwide prilling equipment presence.
• Nutrien Inc.coreTechnology or IntegrationSulvaris has licensed its MST technology to Nutrien Inc., the largest global producer of crop inputs and services. Nutrien markets the MST-enhanced product as Smart Nutrition MAP+MST across North America. This is a flagship commercial partnership demonstrating technology commercialization at scale.
• Institute for Chemicals and Fuels from Alternative Resources (ICFAR) - University of Western OntariocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSulvaris has partnered with ICFAR since 2020 to develop Carbon Control Technology focused on utilizing waste biomass sources for organo-mineral fertilizer products. Research supervised by Dr. Franco Berruti and Dr. Naomi Klinghoffer with pilot scale reactors validating product characteristics and optimizing scalable process design.
• International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSulvaris co-granulated Triple Superphosphate (TSP) fertilizer with MST at IFDC during large-scale pilot plant trials. IFDC provides independent validation of product characteristics and handling properties. IFDC documentation shows improved physical characteristics and reduced caking with MAP+MST compared to competitive products.
• Applied Chemical Technology (ACT)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSulvaris partnered with ACT, an industry-leading specialty fertilizer R&D engineering firm, to produce Urea MST fertilizer at small commercial scale. ACT's expertise enabled successful co-granulation of MST with urea.
• University of AlbertacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSulvaris collaborates with University of Alberta on multiple R&D initiatives including field trials at Breton Plots (established 1930), CCT emissions study with Dr. Scott Chang exploring soil nutrient dynamics and GHG emissions mitigation. The university provides research infrastructure including labs, growth chambers, and greenhouses.
• Olds College of Agriculture & TechnologyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSulvaris attended AgSmart Expo hosted by Olds College to learn about their Smart Farm, Technology Access Centre for Livestock Production, and Field Crop Development Centre. Engagement focused on GHG measurement systems and 2030 fertilizer emission reduction goals.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Anuvia Plant Nutrients: Produces bio-based organic fertilizers from waste streams (municipal biosolids, food processing byproducts), with a similar upcycling of industrial co-products into premium, sustainability-positioned fertilizer products targeting row crops. Directly comparable business model to Sulvaris' waste-to-fertilizer and licensing approach.
• Koch Agronomic Services: Sells enhanced-efficiency fertilizer additives and stabilizer technologies (CENTURO nitrogen stabilizer, ANVOL, POLY4) to fertilizer producers and growers, competing directly with Sulvaris' MST platform for the same EEF premium-nutrient positioning and producer-licensing GTM.
• Haifa Group: Global specialty plant nutrition company producing water-soluble fertilizers, controlled-release fertilizers and foliar/fertigation products; competes directly with Sulvaris' specialty, enhanced-efficiency formulations in broad-acre and high-value crop markets.

Emerging players

• Pivot Bio: Develops microbial nitrogen-fixing products (ProveN, Symbos) that displace synthetic nitrogen fertilizer, addressing the same nutrient-efficiency and sustainability pain points as Sulvaris' MST and CCT platforms and targeting similar broad-acre customers.
• Ostara Nutrient Recovery Technologies: Recovers nutrients (phosphorus and nitrogen) from wastewater streams and converts them into premium Crystal Green and Crystal Green Pearl fertilizers; operates in the same circular-economy, waste-to-fertilizer category as Sulvaris, with comparable differentiated chemistry and licensed production partnerships.

Broad incumbents

• ICL Group: Large specialty fertilizer and plant nutrition producer (polyhalite, water-soluble NPK, micronutrients, controlled-release) with overlapping product categories and a global manufacturing footprint that competes with MST®-enhanced fertilizers for the same specialty and broad-acre customers.
• Nutrien Inc. World's largest crop inputs producer and Sulvaris' flagship MST® licensee (Smart Nutrition MAP+MST); operates as both an enterprise customer/partner and the dominant incumbent competitor in fertilizer production, marketing and distribution.
• Yara International: Global fertilizer leader with specialty and premium product lines (YaraVita, YaraRega, YaraBela) plus a clear sustainability/lower-carbon fertilizer strategy; competes with and is also a potential licensing counterpart for Sulvaris' specialty enhanced-efficiency technologies.
• SQM (Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile): Major specialty plant nutrition producer (water-soluble NPK, potassium specialties, iodine, lithium) with overlapping specialty fertilizer positioning and a focus on differentiated, high-margin nutrient products similar to Sulvaris' premium positioning.
• Compass Minerals: Produces specialty plant nutrition products (Wolf Trax, MicroEssentials, Stimulagro) including micronutrient-enhanced fertilizers and EEF-style products; competes with Sulvaris in broad-acre EEF/premium-nutrient positioning, particularly in North America.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights8 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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