Alumni Spotlight
COLEA AgriTech
Transforming Olive Mill Waste into Innovation
Enterprise Overview
Location
Palestine
Sector
Agriculture Technology
Program
ACSI2 (Second Edition of the Asfari Challenge for Social Innovation)
SDG Alignment
SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
Website
Team
Thaer Tafesh
Founder
Mais Omari
Matthias Wurtenberger
Mazen Salman
Khaled Tafesh
COLEA AgriTech is pioneering sustainable solutions in the Mediterranean olive oil industry. By developing innovative Olive Mill Wastewater Treatment Technologies, the team enables producers to integrate circularity and profitability into their supply chains while minimizing environmental harm. They aim to empower the olive oil industry to adopt eco-conscious practices that protect natural resources and promote sustainability.
Through the ACSI2 program, COLEA AgriTech gained the tools and mentorship to enhance its product-market fit and refine its strategies for scaling production. The program's adaptive curriculum helped it tackle challenges like moving from prototyping to commercial production and establishing connections with industry stakeholders.
"ACSI2 was a turning point for COLEA AgriTech. The guidance from mentors and the community was invaluable in helping us strengthen our business model and expand our impact. It wasn’t just a program—it was a transformative experience," said Thaer.
Key Achievements
Conducted large-scale experiments to refine and validate their technology.
Initiated commercial production of eco-friendly treatment solutions.
Established partnerships with olive oil producers to integrate their solutions.
Developed a lead generation strategy & built a network of potential customers.
"Through ACSI2, we learned how to align our passion for innovation with the practical steps needed to create real-world impact. The support we received has positioned us to revolutionize regional agricultural sustainability," shared Thaer.
Call to Support
Discover how COLEA AgriTech is transforming the olive oil industry with sustainable solutions. Learn more about their work and support their mission to create a greener future: https://colea.earth/
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