We are proud to celebrate the success of the EIU VerdePlastix team, who was selected among the top three winning teams at the Incub’AUF Demo Day on August 5, 2025 at AUF CEF Tripoli, earning free business incubation support from Visionaris. Competing against nine teams from seven universities, the VerdePlastix team (Marwa Deeb and Nour El Sabah Omar) impressed the jury with their innovative pitch, marking a strong conclusion to the Incub’AUF’s intensive seven-week pre-incubation program, which provided participants with hands-on entrepreneurial training, personalized mentoring, and professional guidance. In addition to the incubation award, the VerdePlastix team received a €500 seed fund, which will be used to further develop their working prototypes.
VerdePlastix is a forward-thinking sustainable startup addressing two critical environmental challenges: the spread of invasive plant species and plastic pollution. By extracting cellulose from one of the world’s most invasive plants, the team is creating biodegradable plastic alternatives and producing natural enzymes capable of breaking down traditional plastics. By integrating biotechnology, climate innovation, and environmental sustainability, VerdePlastix exemplifies how student-led startups can drive meaningful change for a more sustainable future!