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CHITELIX

Tunisian biotech startup transforming seafood waste into sustainable, chitosan and bio-based products. Utilizing chitosan’s natural polymeric and biodegradable properties, CHITELIX offers eco-friendly alternatives petrochemical polymers in more than 500 industries. Recognized by the UPLINK-World Economic Forum and WeMed Award (UNEP), CHITELIX is advancing sustainability and circular economy principles on a global scale.

Headquarter Country

Tunisia

Geographies served

France

Saudi Arabia

Spain

Tunisia

United States

Issue areas addressed

Circular Economy

Communities served

Environment, Farmers, pastoralists and fishers, Indigenous peoples

SDGS FOCUS

SDG 14 - Life Below Water

SDG 15 - Life on Land

SDG 2 - Zero Hunger

SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being

SDG 9 - Industry Innovation and Infrastructure

Collaborators

Mohamed anis ben ghalia

CHITELIX

 Tunis

I hope to contribute by sharing our expertise in transforming waste into valuable resources while driving social and environmental impact. By actively collaborating with catalyst, we aim to create a more sustainable, circular economy, and we are committed to sharing our insights, data, and innovations to serve this cause. We seek from the community valuable partnerships and knowledge-sharing opportunities that can accelerate our impact. We’re looking to connect with like-minded organizations.