More than a decade of plant science research at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) has led to the launch of namya, a new venture that will deliver advanced bioactive products, based on KAUST’s MiZax technology, to farmers in Saudi Arabia and around the world — helping them use fewer inputs and grow higher yielding, more resilient crops. 

Namya was created through close collaboration between KAUST and SEQUENCIVE, a Riyadh-based venture builder, with the vision of building a future where agriculture uses less, grows more, and is hardier. The company represents the pathway to scale MiZax for agricultural applications in Saudi Arabia and international markets. 

The launch represents another step in KAUST’s mission to transform scientific discoveries into practical agricultural solutions. As Saudi Arabia works to build more productive, resilient, and sustainable food systems, innovations such as MiZax have the potential to help increase crop productivity while reducing pressure on limited natural resources. 

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