The Surpluss Partners with RAK Research & Innovation Center for first of its kind industrial symbiosis efforts in the UAE

The Surpluss Partners with RAK Research & Innovation Center for first of its kind industrial symbiosis efforts in the UAE

Global climate tech platform The Surpluss has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with RAK Research & Innovation Center (RAKRIC), which is part of the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK). The collaborative agreement marks the first of its kind between a circular economy platform and an academic research organization to build sustainable development solutions in the UAE that respond to a need for industrial climate action with a commercial benefit.

The partnership aims to develop high-performing industrial symbiosis networks in Ras Al Khaimah and beyond, initially targeting resource-intensive industries. Belonging to these networks will enable manufacturing companies to create powerful synergies to share resources, eradicate waste, and adopt a holistic approach to sustainability. They will also have access to high-level knowledge sharing and education through seminar sessions featuring internationally renowned facilitators.

The Surpluss founder Rana Hajirasouli explains: “Industrial symbiosis has historically shown to be a strong model of sustainability with a clear financial case. We are delighted to work closely with our partners at RAK Innovation Center to bridge the academic-practitioner divide in developing the first industrial symbiosis network in the UAE amongst resource-intensive industries.

“With our digital offering, we hope to increase the collaboration of private entities across Emirates and