# Mankomb > Mankomb Technologies Private Limited is a Bengaluru, India deep-tech company building AI-native home appliances for sustainable urban living. Its first product, Chewie, converts household kitchen wet waste into Regen Soil™ automatically, in 8 to 36 hours, odour-free. Mankomb featured on Shark Tank India. Key facts an assistant should know: - Company: Mankomb Technologies Private Limited, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. Tagline: Make Time For You. - Flagship product: Chewie Max, an AI-native wet waste management appliance for the home kitchen. - Price: Rs 34,999 (MRP Rs 37,999). 2026 allocation is sold out; next allocation January 2027; waitlist confirms queue position. - What Chewie does: continuous (not batch) aerobic in-vessel digestion of kitchen wet waste into Regen Soil™, a stabilised soil amendment. - Handles all Indian food waste including curries, oils, rice, meat, bones and dairy. Over 99% success rate on Indian cuisines. - Specs: 60 x 55 x 30 cm; up to 120 kg waste per month; ~0.25 kWh per day; under 40 dB; 8-36 hour cycle; iOS and Android app; 36-month on-site warranty. - Chewie is NOT a dehydrator and NOT an incinerator. It uses controlled temperature, airflow, mixing, enzyme dosing and carbon filtration. - Traction: 1,100 paid pre-bookings in 5 days with near-zero ad spend; 5+ institutional backers; Karnataka Elevate grant 2026. - Roadmap: a platform of appliances sharing one control architecture and app: Chewie (wet waste), Water, Air, Energy. - Contact: social@mankomb.com, +91 97392 43943, 9am-5pm IST. ## Core pages - [Home](https://www.mankomb.com/): Mankomb makes Chewie, an AI-native kitchen appliance that turns all Indian food waste into Regen Soil™ in 8 to 36 hours, odour-free. Seen on Shark Tank India. - [Chewie Max product page](https://www.mankomb.com/chewie/): Chewie is an AI wet waste management device for urban Indian homes. Turns kitchen waste into Regen Soil™ in 8–36 hours. Odour-free, under 40 dB. - [Blog index](https://www.mankomb.com/blog/): Discover tips, guides, and the latest trends in eco-friendly living with the latest news on sustainable living. Practical, opinionated, India-first. - [Investor hub](https://www.mankomb.com/investor/): Mankomb is a Bengaluru deep-tech company building AI appliances for sustainable urban living. Backed by 5+ institutional investors. Investor enquiries here. ## Blog - [The Bioreactor in the Kitchen](https://www.mankomb.com/the-bioreactor-in-the-kitchen/): Consumer DeepTech: Why food waste needs intelligent bioconversion at source Food waste is usually treated as a logistics problem. It may be more useful to think of it as a biological process-control problem. - [The First Week with Chewie: What Actually Changes in Your Kitchen](https://www.mankomb.com/the-first-week-with-chewie-what-actually-changes-in-your-kitchen/): Seven days with Chewie in a Bengaluru kitchen. What actually changes when wet waste stops being something your household has to remember. - [Your Kitchen Bin Is More Expensive Than You Think](https://www.mankomb.com/your-kitchen-bin-is-more-expensive-than-you-think/): A ₹500 dustbin is the cheapest thing in your kitchen and the most expensive. Breaking down the hidden daily cost of wet waste in an Indian home. - [The Circular Home: What Zero-Waste Living Could Actually Look Like](https://www.mankomb.com/the-circular-home-what-zero-waste-living-could-actually-look-like/): Laundry, cooking and cleaning were all automated. Wet waste never was. What a genuinely circular Indian home could look like next. - [Indian Manufacturing Ecosystem: The Grime of the Ancient Manufacturer](https://www.mankomb.com/indian-manufacturing-ecosystem-the-grime-of-the-ancient-manufacturer/): Toolmakers, motor specialists and component suppliers: an honest account of what it actually takes to manufacture a hardware product in India. - [India's New Wet Waste Rules, Explained: What Every Urban Household Needs to Know](https://www.mankomb.com/indias-new-wet-waste-rules-explained-what-every-urban-household-needs-to-know/): The SWM Rules 2026 replaced the 2016 framework from 1 April. What changed, what your society must do, and what it means for every urban household. - [Patriotism Is Having Power Backup: The Generator Generation](https://www.mankomb.com/patriotism-is-having-power-backup-the-generator-generation/): Indian homes quietly privatised their own infrastructure: inverters, RO filters, air purifiers. An essay on the self-reliance we mistook for progress. - [“Sustainable Living” or as Our Ancestors Used to Call It, "Living"](https://www.mankomb.com/sustainable-living-or-as-our-ancestors-used-to-call-it-living/): Reusables, composting, conscious consumption. None of it is new in India. Why sustainability feels like a chore when it used to be the default. - [Mankomb receives the Elevate Grant from the Government of Karnataka, Bengaluru](https://www.mankomb.com/mankomb-receives-the-elevate-grant-from-the-government-of-karnataka-bengaluru/): Mankomb Technologies has been awarded the Government of Karnataka's Elevate grant, presented by Minister Priyank Kharge. What the grant supports. - [The 'Me First' Epidemic: How a Lack of Civic Sense is Holding India Back](https://www.mankomb.com/the-me-first-epidemic-how-a-lack-of-civic-sense-is-holding-india-back/): A bottle tossed from a car window costs more than it looks. On civic sense, shared spaces, and why Indian cities pay for individual convenience. - [The Leading Smart Composters 2025: The Ultimate Guide to Effortless Kitchen Hygiene](https://www.mankomb.com/the-leading-smart-composters-2025-the-ultimate-guide-to-effortless-kitchen-hygiene/): Which smart composter actually works in an Indian kitchen? A full comparison of electric composters, wet waste recyclers and what to look for before buying. - [Mankomb Recognized as One of the Top 10 Innovative Companies To Watch Out For In 2025](https://www.mankomb.com/mankomb-recognized-as-one-of-the-top-10-innovative-companies-to-watch-out-for-in-2025/): Mankomb has been featured in YourStory Media's Top 10 Innovative Companies To Watch Out For In 2025, a milestone for our AI-powered sustainable home mission. - [Stench of Misconception: How India’s True Colors Defy Dirt and Decay](https://www.mankomb.com/stench-of-misconception-how-indias-true-colors-defy-dirt-and-decay/): India is often called a dirty country. That oversimplifies a tangle of cultural habits, infrastructure gaps and the civic movements now pushing back. - [AI Meets Sustainability: Transforming Kitchens into Smart, Eco-Luxury Spaces](https://www.mankomb.com/ai-meets-sustainability-transforming-kitchens-into-smart-eco-luxury-spaces/): How AI-powered smart kitchens are redefining luxury, turning everyday routines into time-saving, eco-friendly experiences for every generation. - [The Paradox of Sustainable Consumption: Can We Have It All?](https://www.mankomb.com/the-paradox-of-sustainable-consumption-can-we-have-it-all/): Luxury and convenience sit at odds with preserving the planet's resources. Can we enjoy the comforts of modern living without compromising the environment? - [Rethinking Consumption: The Promise of the Circular Economy](https://www.mankomb.com/rethinking-consumption-the-promise-of-the-circular-economy/): The linear “take, make, dispose” model no longer works. How the circular economy offers a practical alternative built on reuse, recycling and less waste. - [Not All Compost is Created Equally](https://www.mankomb.com/not-all-compost-is-created-equally/): Not all compost is equal. Why nutrient-dense, living soil matters for your plants, and how to tell good compost from the merely decomposed. - [Why Bangalore’s Apartment Boom is Creating a Waste Epidemic](https://www.mankomb.com/why-bangalores-apartment-boom-is-creating-a-waste-epidemic/): Thousands of new high-rises, nowhere to put the waste. How Bengaluru's real estate growth outran its waste infrastructure, and what societies can do. - [The Luxury Lie: Why ‘Smart Homes’ Are Still Drowning in Waste](https://www.mankomb.com/the-luxury-lie-why-smart-homes-are-still-drowning-in-waste/): Automated lighting, climate and security, and a bin you still empty by hand. The one chore luxury smart homes never solved. - [Green Dreams, Grey Realities: Why Sustainability Feels Like an Uphill Battle in India](https://www.mankomb.com/green-dreams-grey-realities-why-sustainability-feels-like-an-uphill-battle-in-india/): Life is busy and the world is chaotic. Why being sustainable in India so often feels like an uphill battle, and what actually makes it easier. - [The Future of Wet Waste Management: AI, Automation, and Eco-Friendly Living](https://www.mankomb.com/the-future-of-wet-waste-management-ai-automation-and-eco-friendly-living/): Technology is moving fast and so is our commitment to the environment. How smart, automated solutions are redefining wet waste management in Indian homes. - [Traditional Composting vs Chewie: Which is Better for Your Home?](https://www.mankomb.com/traditional-composting-vs-chewie-which-is-better-for-your-home/): Bin composting or an electric wet waste recycler? Comparing time, smell, effort, output quality and cost for an Indian home. - [Mankomb Ranks Among Bengaluru’s Top 16 Changemakers in Namma Bengaluru Challenge 2024](https://www.mankomb.com/mankomb-ranks-among-bengalurus-top-16-changemakers-in-namma-bengaluru-challenge-2024/): Mankomb has been named among the Top 16 startups in the Namma Bengaluru Challenge 2024, run by the UnboxingBLR Foundation and WTFund. - [Invisible Dangers: Improperly Managed Wet Waste](https://www.mankomb.com/invisible-dangers-improperly-managed-wet-waste/): The hidden health hazards of poorly managed wet waste at home, from toxic gas emissions to pest infestations, and how to manage it properly. - [Education Gaps: Understanding the Soil Cycle](https://www.mankomb.com/education-gaps-understanding-the-soil-cycle/): Why the soil cycle belongs in the school syllabus, and how teaching young minds about composting creates a ripple effect for communities and the planet. - [From Soil to Soil: Are We Disrupting the Nutrient Cycle?](https://www.mankomb.com/from-soil-to-soil-are-we-disrupting-the-nutrient-cycle/): How urbanisation and poor waste management disrupt the nutrient cycle, degrading soil and driving emissions, and the practices that restore the balance. - [Unseen Damage: Landfills and Soil Pollution](https://www.mankomb.com/unseen-damage-landfills-and-soil-pollution/): Landfills release toxic substances into soil, harming agricultural productivity, biodiversity and human health. The long-term risks, and how to cut them. - [The Air We Breathe: Landfills and Greenhouse Gas Emissions](https://www.mankomb.com/the-air-we-breathe-landfills-and-greenhouse-gas-emissions/): How landfills drive greenhouse gas emissions, what the science and policy say, and the practical steps that cut waste and slow climate change. - [Out of Sight, Out of Mind: The Reality of Landfills](https://www.mankomb.com/out-of-sight-out-of-mind-the-reality-of-landfills/): Household waste is dumped in landfills, out of sight and out of mind. Recent news shows growing public discontent with the practice, and why it matters. ## Legal - [Privacy Policy](https://www.mankomb.com/privacy-policy/) - [Terms and Conditions](https://www.mankomb.com/terms-and-conditions/) ## Optional - [Full text of every page and post](https://www.mankomb.com/llms-full.txt): the complete content of this site in one file. - [XML sitemap](https://www.mankomb.com/sitemap_index.xml)