MiZax

Growing more
with every seed that's planted.

On a mission to boost crop productivity from the ground up.

Growing more with every seed that’s planted.

Plants make their own growth regulator. KAUST researchers discovered it - then made it better.

Zaxinone is a natural metabolite that promotes plant growth. KAUST researchers synthesized a series of molecules that mimic it, outperform it, and can be applied at low concentrations under real field conditions - including desert environments. Proven across five independent field trials, MiZax significantly increases yields across multiple crops. It also reduces infestation by Striga, the root parasite responsible for devastating crop losses across the Middle East and sub-Saharan Africa.

Patented at KAUST. Moving from field trials to market. Built for agriculture everywhere.

Discover the Innovation
MISSION IN MOTION

From Seed to Stronger Harvests

See how MiZax enhances plants' natural growth processes to increase crop yields, improve resilience, and help feed a growing world.

IMPACT

Creating Impact
Where It Matters Most

01

More from every crop

MiZax’s plant-growth technologies are designed to increase yields without increasing water, land or nutrient inputs - making every hectare more productive.

02

Advancing food security

Higher domestic crop productivity directly supports Saudi Arabia’s ambition to reduce reliance on food imports and build a resilient, self-sufficient agricultural sector.

03

Sustainable at scale

More output per input means less pressure on the land, water and energy systems that agriculture depends on - a more sustainable model for feeding a growing Kingdom.

04

Built for the world

The challenges MiZax addresses - yield pressure, resource scarcity, food insecurity - are global. The technology is designed to travel beyond Saudi borders.

JOIN THE MISSION

Every Breakthrough Begins
With a Bold Idea

KAUST was founded on the belief that science, innovation and collaboration can create a better future.

Whether you're a researcher, entrepreneur, industry partner, investor, or simply curious about the stories shaping tomorrow, we invite you to be part of the journey.