In a strategic move to champion sustainable innovation, Flat6Labs has invested in Saudi-based biotech startup Green Desert Technologies through its Startup Seed Fund as part of Cycle 5 of the Riyadh Seed Program.
Co-founded by Abdulmajeed Hashem, Omar Hashem, and Ashley Pursglove, Green Desert Technologies is on a mission to revolutionize bio-manufacturing in desert environments.
Sustainable solutions like algae cultivation to help solve challenges around food security, climate resilience, and biotechnology, especially in arid regions like Saudi Arabia.
“We’re turning harsh desert climates into engines of prosperity through technology,” said Abdulmajeed Hashem, Founder & CEO. “This investment is another step forward in our mission to turn harsh desert climates into sources of prosperity and abundance.”
Flat6Labs’ investment reflects its ongoing commitment to nurturing impact-driven startups that blend science, sustainability, and scalability.
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By backing Green Desert Technologies, it signals a strong push for biotech innovation across the MENA region.
What This Green Desert Partnership Means for MENA Tech Startups
This partnership marks a key moment for startups in the MENA tech ecosystem. It sends a clear message: science-led, sustainable solutions are gaining traction and serious investment.
For other startups in the region, especially those innovating in climate tech, agritech, or biomanufacturing, this move by Flat6Labs serves as a green light.
There’s growing appetite for technologies that not only scale commercially but also deliver real-world environmental impact. Expect to see more venture firms in MENA supporting deep tech startups tackling regional challenges, starting with the desert, and going global.
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