Turning Agricultural Waste Into Clean Energy

Celebrating a Partnership Driving Sustainable Energy Innovation with Matter Global Solutions and Ayming Canada

At the forefront of Canada’s clean energy revolution, Matter Global Solutions Inc. (MG) converts agricultural waste into Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) using advanced anaerobic digestion (AD) technology. Based in Ontario, MG embraces a circular economy mindset. They transform millions of tonnes of underutilized biomass like straw and corn stover into pipeline-quality RNG and valuable byproducts such as biofertilizers and bio-CO₂.

As a trusted advisor, Ayming helps identify and secure strategic government funding. Through their partnership with Ayming Canada, Matter Global Solutions successfully secured $500,000 in private funding. They also have a $5 million government funding application under review and are actively preparing to pursue an additional $2–5 million in grants to support their continued growth.

MG’s mission supports environmental sustainability, rural economic growth, and circular resource use. Their clean energy solutions deliver measurable carbon reductions and market-ready applications. RNG produced from 100% straw feedstock integrates directly into existing utility infrastructure, while nutrient-rich digestate is returned to Ontario farmers as valuable organic fertilizer.

Guided by innovation, integrity, and impact, MG’s technology achieves industry-leading emissions reductions, strengthens the bioeconomy, and redefines waste-to-energy possibilities.

Turning Industry Challenges Into Innovation

Despite their strong vision and technical expertise, MG faced several key challenges common in the renewable natural gas sector:

• Low Biogas Yields from Agricultural Waste: Traditional AD systems struggle to process high-cellulose feedstocks like straw efficiently. This results in low energy returns and makes many biomass projects commercially unfeasible.
• High Transport and Storage Costs: Straw and similar residues are bulky and low-density. Transporting and storing them is expensive. This logistical hurdle drives up costs for most RNG producers and limits scalability.
• Funding Navigation and Limited Internal Resources: While MG developed promising technology, identifying and securing the right mix of public and private funding was complex and time-consuming. For example, applying for specialized programs such as the Natural Gas Innovation Fund (NGIF) required significant expertise and strategic guidance—resources that were scarce in their lean, innovation-focused team.

The RNG industry, a vital part of both the environmental and energy sectors, has long struggled with low biogas yields and high transport costs due to bulky feedstocks. MG’s proprietary system addresses both challenges. Their technology unlocks the full bio-potential of cellulosic waste and reduces transportation and storage costs by 50%. This offers a scalable, cost-effective solution for RNG production.

With a commercial pathway targeting Canadian utility companies and local farmers, MG closes the loop on waste and energy use. Their system cuts emissions by up to 90% compared to traditional natural gas.

By tackling these issues head-on, MG developed a proprietary process with a 95% straw-to-methane conversion rate. This delivers seven times higher biogas yields than conventional systems. MG now sets a new standard for scalable, clean RNG production.

Partnering with to Unlock Strategic and Direct Funding

MG engaged Ayming Canada to overcome funding hurdles by identifying and securing targeted government grants and tax credits. These supports are critical for commercialization and scaling.

“Ayming has been an invaluable partner in helping MG navigate the complexities of our NGIF grant application. Their deep expertise, attention to detail, and strategic guidance were instrumental in our successful submission, ultimately leading to our win in the NGIF Accelerator Challenge. I would highly recommend Ayming to any organization looking for a trusted partner in securing funding and maximizing opportunities for growth.”

Jay Zwierschke, CEO, Matter Global Solutions

Ayming started with a thorough assessment of MG’s operations, R&D efforts, and growth goals. They then designed a multi-pronged funding strategy that stacked government grants with tax credits for greater impact. Key actions by Ayming included:

• Identifying relevant private and public funding programs at provincial and federal levels

• Providing end-to-end application support, including documentation, proposal writing, and program alignment

• Managing relationships with external stakeholders and funding bodies to meet deadlines and compliance

• Delivering strategic guidance to maximize funding value with minimal disruption to MG’s daily work

The results speak for themselves. MG secured $500,000 in private funding. They also have a $5 million government funding application pending approval and plans to pursue another $2–5 million in grants.

The Future of Renewable Natural Gas with Matter Global Solutions

Matter Global Solutions is poised for major growth. Their industrial-scale RNG production will reduce carbon emissions, cut operating costs, and strengthen the local agricultural economy by selling high-quality digestate back to farmers.

Their technology, with a 95% straw-to-methane conversion rate, proves that clean energy from agricultural waste is both possible and commercially viable.

As they expand across Canada, MG plans to continue partnering with Ayming.

“We see our partnership with Ayming continuing well into the future. Their team has been pivotal in managing tight deadlines and coordinating across stakeholders, always positioning us for success with minimal administrative burden. Ayming truly is our one-stop shop for funding strategy and government program navigation as we continue to grow.”

Jay Zwierschke, CEO, Matter Global Solutions

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Matter Global Solutions shows what happens when cutting-edge technology meets strategic funding support. Whether you are in clean tech, manufacturing, agribusiness, or other sectors, Ayming helps companies unlock government grants, tax credits, and funding programs tailored to your industry.

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