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28 – 29 Apr 2026 | Vienna, Austria

Mohamad Kafafy

Founder & CEO

Agrona

Cologne, Germany

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Agrona

Agrona

Manufacturer

Cologne, Germany

Agrona is a climate-tech materials company that develops bio-based, low-carbon alternatives to traditional wood and plastic products. The company converts agricultural residues into high-performance engineered panels using a proprietary, low-energy process and bio-based binding system. Agrona addresses two major global challenges: deforestation driven by wood-based industries and the widespread burning of agricultural waste, which contributes significantly to carbon emissions and air pollution. By transforming underutilized biomass into valuable industrial materials, Agrona enables a circular economy model that reduces environmental impact while creating economic value. The company’s products are designed as direct substitutes for conventional materials such as MDF and particleboard, making them compatible with existing manufacturing processes in construction, furniture, and packaging industries. This “drop-in” approach accelerates adoption without requiring major changes to infrastructure. Agrona operates a scalable business model combining direct B2B sales and technology licensing to manufacturers, allowing rapid expansion across regions. With validated prototypes, ongoing commercial traction, and a growing pipeline of customers, Agrona is positioning itself to scale across the Middle East, Africa, and Europe. In the long term, Agrona aims to become a global platform for bio-based materials, reducing reliance on forest resources and enabling sustainable industrial production at scale.
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REGION OF INTERESTS

Region of your business interest:

Central and Western EuropeNorth AfricaAfrica Subsahara (e.g. Nigeria)Arabia & Middle East (e.g. Emirates)International markets (regions) of interest

European countries of your interest:

AustriaBelgiumCroatiaDenmarkFinlandFranceGermanyIrelandItalyLithuaniaLuxembourgNetherlandsNorwayPolandPortugalSerbiaSlovakiaSloveniaSpainSwedenSwitzerlandTurkeyUnited Kingdom (UK)

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  • Investment

    Seed investment round

    Raising $700K to scale production and enter Europe, with $300K already committed and $600K+ in commercial pipeline from real estate and manufacturing clients.

    • Wood Chips
    • Field tested
    • Project phase
    • Conception phase
    • Circular Economy
    • Waste Management
    • Laboratory tested
    • Building Material
    • Residue Collection
    • Prototype available
    • Resource Management
    • Already on the market
    • Environmental Technology
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    Mohamad Kafafy

    Founder & CEO at Agrona

    Cologne, Germany