P-Vita
Transforming agricultural waste into high-value, natural raw materials.
P-Vita is an Egypt-born, UAE-expanding biotech company developing natural raw materials locally across MENA and Africa. With four R&D labs in Egypt, partnerships with Zewail City and Nile University, and a pipeline of 300+ products, it targets markets heavily reliant on imports. Having already produced and sold 150 kg of beta-carotene, with seven manufacturers in licensing discussions and backing from 500 Global, WFP and UNICEF, P-Vita is positioned to become a leading regional bio-ingredients platform.
At A Glance
Geography
Dubai, UAE (HQ)
Cairo, Egypt (R&D, Production)
Markets
Agriculture
Animal Feed
Food & Beverage
Business Model
B2B Licensing
Joint Ventures
Stage
Seed
Biotechnology for Sustainable Ingredients
P-Vita turns crop waste into natural fertilisers that keep working in the heat of the Middle East and Africa. Made locally, they cost farmers around US$10 a litre, compared with US$17–35 for imports.
30%
Up to 30% fertiliser cost reduction
350%
Up to 350% vegetation uplift
4,800+
Smallholder farmers engaged
80,000+
Acres reached (cumulative)
Milestones & Awards
World Food Programme Innovation Accelerator
Selected for field pilots tackling soil salinity and food security.
Forbes Middle East 30 Under 30
Recognized in the Social Impact category for transforming agricultural waste into sustainable ingredients.
World Food Forum- Equitable & Sustainable Nutrition Award Finalist
Finalist for the sustainable nutrition innovation.
Leadership
Mohamed Tarek
Co-Founder & CEO, P-Vita
Mohamed Tarek
Co-Founder & CEO, P-Vita
Naglaa Mohammad
Co-founder & CSO, P-Vita
Naglaa Mohammad
Co-founder & CSO, P-Vita