P-Vita
Transforming agricultural waste into high-value, natural raw materials.
Biotechnology for Sustainable Ingredients
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P-Vita is an Egypt-born, UAE-expanding biotech company building the know-how to produce natural raw materials locally across MENA and Africa. The company operates four R&D labs in Egypt, partners with institutions including Zewail City and Nile University, and has a pipeline of 300+ products targeting the same import-dependent markets. With 150 kg of beta-carotene already produced and sold, seven manufacturers in licensing discussions, and backing from 500 Global, WFP and UNICEF, P-Vita is positioned to become the region's leading bio-ingredients platform.
At A Glance
Sector
Bio-based ingredients & circular bio-economy
Headquarters
Cairo, Egypt & Dubai, UAE
Technology
AI and IoT driven bioprocessing
Primary markets
Food & beverage
Beauty & personal care
Pharmaceuticals
Key Highlights
75% lower production cost
40% higher yield
150 kg of beta-carotene produced and sold
7 manufacturers in licensing discussions
4 R&D labs in Egypt with 300+ potential products in the pipeline
Economic Impact
Up to 2.6× income growth and 350% higher yields for farmers
Lower-cost local production strengthening regional food security
Scalable rural model creating circular economy value chains
Market Opportunity
Agricultural waste is both an environmental liability and an untapped raw-material source. P-Vita targets four commercial sectors: food & beverage, beauty & personal care, pharmaceuticals, and agriculture.
Leadership
Mohamed Tarek
Co-Founder & CEO, P-Vita
Mohamed Tarek is an environmental engineer and entrepreneur with experience business operations and workflow optimisation. A graduate of Zewali City in Environmental Engineering, Mohamed combines technical expertise with a deep understanding of regional market dynamics and regulatory environments. He was recognised by Forbes 30 Under 30 in 2024.
Naglaa Mohammad
Co-founder & CSO, P-Vita
Naglaa is a visionary scientist and entrepreneur, recognised by Forbes 30 Under 30 for her pioneering work in sustainable biotechnology. As Co-Founder and CSO of P-Vita, she leads the development of AI-driven, automated bioprocesses that upcycle agricultural waste into high value-natural ingredients.
At a Glance
75%
Lower production cost
40%
Higher yield