Doha, 26 Feb, 2025

Swedish deep-tech startup Graphmatech and Qatar-based AI-driven digital decarbonization company AiSciA Informatics LLC announced on Wednesday, last day of Web Summit Qatar 2025, the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to drive accelerated innovation in sustainable materials.

The MOU combines Graphmatech’s expertise in graphene-infused materials research and development and manufacturing with AiSciA’s AI-powered materials discovery and quantum computations enabling advancements in industries such as energy, MedTech, high-precision, packaging, and construction. Graphmatech will explore integrating AiSciA’s AI solutions into its materials development, while AiSciA will explore introducing Graphmatech’s technologies and products to Qatar and the GCC region.

Dr. Mamoun Taher, Founder & CTO of Graphmatech in his remarks on the occasion said that the MOU with AiSciA Informatics LLC marks a significant step forward in our mission to revolutionize materials development.

He added that 'We are excited about introducing our advanced materials to Qatar and the broader GCC region, contributing to the region's ambitious sustainability goals. This collaboration exemplifies the power of cross-border innovation and underscores the importance of strategic partnerships in driving meaningful technological advancements'.

This partnership is a testament to the thriving innovation ecosystems collaboration of Qatar and Sweden supported by key stakeholders such as the government of Qatar, the Embassy of Sweden to the state of Qatar, Qatar Foundation, QRDI Council, Qatar Science & Technology Park (QSTP), Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) & HBKU Innovation Center, Swedish Incubators & Science Parks (SISP), Ignite Sweden, Uppsala University Innovation Sweden and  Uppsala Innovation Centre.

Dr. Fadwa El Mellouhi, Founder & CEO of AiSciA stated that 'Together, we can accelerate responsible materials discovery, creating impactful solutions for industries worldwide.

He said that 'We are thrilled to collaborate with Graphmatech, combining our AI-driven approach with their expertise in graphene-infused materials. This partnership not only enhances our capabilities but also aligns perfectly with our mission to drive sustainable innovation across various sectors.

About Graphmatech:

Headquartered in Uppsala, north of Sweden’s Capital city of Stockholm. Graphmatech is an industry leader in the future-proofing of materials using graphene. A spin-out of Uppsala University, Graphmatech has so far secured approximately £12 million in equity rounds from ABB Technology Ventures, Innoenergy, Almi Green invest, Molindo Energy, Walerud Ventures, and Forward Venture Capital. Graphmatech has also received incubation from prestigious programs such as the Uppsala Innovation Center, the ABB SynerLeap Incubator, the TINC Accelerator Program in Silicon Valley, the Oxford CDL Climate Tech Program, and HUB71 in Abu Dhabi. Graphmatech’s 15-strong team whose expertise spans a spectrum of materials science, production, innovation management, strategy, and finance.

About AiSciA Informatics LLC

AiSciA's AI-powered digital decarbonization platform revolutionizes sustainable materials discovery by integrating advanced computations and Artificial Intelligence.

The platform accelerates materials innovation through computational power, global expertise, and predictive insights. Founded in 2024, AiSciA is a spin-off from Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute, supported by Hamad Bin Khalifa University, and headquartered in the Qatar Financial Center.