Protium Technologies

Protium Technologies is a deep-tech company revolutionizing sustainability through cutting-edge solutions in biotechnology, renewable energy, and water treatment. Operating primarily in the UAE and UK, Protium addresses critical environmental and industrial challenges by developing scalable, impactful, and commercially viable innovations.

Protium operates through multidisciplinary departments under a unified umbrella, each contributing to a shared objective of advancing sustainability and creating transformative solutions.

Protium Solar
Protium Solar specializes in solar energy integration, including agrivoltaic PV farms, conventional solar PV systems, and thermal solar energy solutions. The division has developed an innovative agrivoltaic solar array design with seasonal tracking and a water-cooled/washed system, tailored for the UAE’s extreme climate. This design enhances energy efficiency and minimizes operational challenges in high temperatures.
Currently, Protium Solar is constructing a 40 kWh agrivoltaic solar farm at the University of Sharjah. This pilot project, the first of its kind in the Middle East, showcases the potential of agrivoltaic systems to support both sustainable energy production and agricultural resilience.

Protium Water
Protium Water focuses on water conservation, treatment, and recycling. Its HVAC wastewater collection initiative at SRTIP has successfully recycled over 5 million gallons of water since September 2022. The division has also developed innovative hydrogel solutions for wastewater treatment and flood recovery. This biodegradable, reusable hydrogel effectively absorbs and retains water while trapping impurities. It can be repurposed as a slow-release fertilizer, supporting sustainable agriculture and circular resource management.

Protium Bio
Protium Bio drives advancements in biotechnology through its work in bioreactor design and construction, microorganism cultivation, genetic analysis, and enzyme engineering. The division has developed an innovative tubular photobioreactor, engineered to operate efficiently in harsh climates like the UAE. Its unique design ensures constant temperature regulation without requiring additional cooling or heating, delivering energy-efficient and cost-effective operation.

Protium Bio has also isolated native extremophile microalgae strains that are ideal for carbon sequestration and the production of high-value molecules, including pharmaceutical compounds. The division is currently constructing a pilot photobioreactor plant at the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) to scale this technology. Additionally, Protium Bio has developed a method for bio-hydrogen production from waste biomass, contributing to clean energy innovation.

Protium Coral
Protium Coral is dedicated to coral reef restoration, focusing on the recovery of ecosystems impacted by bleaching and environmental stress. By combining engineering expertise with biological innovation, Protium Coral develops sustainable solutions to enhance coral resilience and regeneration. The division has designed innovative concrete structures for coral reef restoration in the Arabian Gulf. These structures create optimal conditions for coral growth, promoting ecosystem recovery and supporting marine biodiversity.

Protium Technologies: A Vision for the Future
By uniting innovations across Protium Solar, Protium Water, Protium Bio, and Protium Coral, Protium Technologies is creating a holistic framework for a sustainable future. With its multidisciplinary approach, Protium is positioning itself as a leader in impactful environmental and industrial solutions, driving global sustainability efforts and contributing to the UAE’s vision for a greener tomorrow.