
Candam is a technology company focused on revolutionizing recycling through AI-powered solutions that help cities and businesses recycle smarter. Their key products include RecySmart Ring, RecySmart Bin, and Fill-Level Sensors, which use advanced AI and acoustic detection to recognize packaging materials like PET bottles, metal cans, beverage cartons, and glass packaging with high accuracy. Candam's solutions enable better data collection, real-time waste fill-level monitoring, and incentivize recycling through rewards and loyalty programs. Operating internationally with presence in 11 countries, Candam has recycled over 1.7 million packaging units and saved more than 114 tons of CO2, positioning itself as a leader in sustainable waste management technology. The company collaborates with municipalities, waste managers, and private companies to drive impactful environmental change.

Candam is a technology company focused on revolutionizing recycling through AI-powered solutions that help cities and businesses recycle smarter. Their key products include RecySmart Ring, RecySmart Bin, and Fill-Level Sensors, which use advanced AI and acoustic detection to recognize packaging materials like PET bottles, metal cans, beverage cartons, and glass packaging with high accuracy. Candam's solutions enable better data collection, real-time waste fill-level monitoring, and incentivize recycling through rewards and loyalty programs. Operating internationally with presence in 11 countries, Candam has recycled over 1.7 million packaging units and saved more than 114 tons of CO2, positioning itself as a leader in sustainable waste management technology. The company collaborates with municipalities, waste managers, and private companies to drive impactful environmental change.
Product: RecySmart multisensory IoT device and Candam WI analytics platform
Use cases: Rewards (RAYT), Pay-as-you-Throw (PAYT), Deposit Return Systems (DRS)
Scale: Operating in 11 countries; >1.7M packaging units recycled
Impact: Reported savings of >114 tons CO2
Team size: Approximately 25 employees
Smart waste management and recycling optimization
Cleantech / Waste management / IoT
2620000.00
“Capitalized by Innvierte (CDTI program); partnerships/support from Wayra and programmatic/public grants”