
Riyadh – Sharikat Mubasher: Flat6Labs announced an investment in Saudi-based Green Desert Technologies through its startup funding vehicle under the fifth cycle of the Riyadh Seed Program.
Founded in 2020 by Abdulmajeed Hesham, Green Desert Technologies focuses on transforming agriculture in water-scarce regions. The startup designs smart algae cultivation systems that offer a sustainable solution for producing ingredients used in food, animal feed, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals.
According to Flat6Labs' announcement on LinkedIn, the company leverages sensor networks, automated controls, and machine learning to optimize available resources and boost productivity in arid agricultural environments.
Green Desert Technologies is at the forefront of algae production technology, founded on the belief that algae can address critical global issues like food security, water scarcity, and climate change, with a mission to unlock the full potential of this remarkable resource.
The company has an expert team, with backgrounds in chemical engineering, IoT, and machine learning, who developed a system that revolutionizes traditional algae cultivation by optimizing growth and yields while cutting costs.