About EcoCyan
EcoCyan is an Egyptian agricultural biotechnology company developing biological solutions based on photosynthetic cyanobacteria and plant-associated microorganisms.
Our work brings together microbiology, plant science and regenerative agriculture to explore practical biological alternatives that support healthier agricultural systems.
Our story
EcoCyan began with a scientific question: how can naturally resilient microorganisms become practical tools for more sustainable agriculture?
Our research focuses on cyanobacteria and the microbial communities that naturally live alongside them.
These organisms can survive under challenging environmental conditions and are closely connected to biological processes that influence soil fertility, nutrient availability and plant development.
At the center of our work is Nostoc sp. strain NoHu, a nitrogen-fixing cyanobacterium isolated from arid Egyptian soil at Sekem Farm in Belbis and investigated through peer-reviewed agricultural microbiology research.
That scientific foundation became the starting point for EcoCyan and the development of Cyanoboost, our flagship cyanobacteria-based agricultural biological.
The path
Mission
Our mission is to develop effective biological alternatives that can reduce agriculture's dependence on synthetic inputs while supporting regenerative agricultural systems through the power of photosynthetic cyanobacteria.
We believe microorganisms can become an important part of the transition toward farming systems that work more closely with natural biological processes.
Vision
We envision a future where farmers can combine productivity with healthier agricultural ecosystems.
EcoCyan aims to develop nature-based technologies that support agricultural performance while contributing to broader environmental sustainability.
Our foundation
EcoCyan's technology originates from scientific research rather than from a conventional fertilizer formulation.
The research behind our platform examined nitrogen-fixing cyanobacteria together with their naturally associated heterotrophic bacteria and investigated multiple plant-growth-promoting activities.
The biological system
Plant roots interact continuously with complex microbial communities within the rhizosphere.
EcoCyan studies these relationships to understand how cyanobacteria and associated microorganisms can contribute to biologically active agricultural systems.
Scientific roots
The scientific work behind EcoCyan includes research conducted through the Faculty of Organic Agriculture at Heliopolis University.
The microorganisms at the center of the research were isolated from arid soil at Sekem Farm in Belbis, Egypt, connecting EcoCyan's biological platform directly to Egyptian agricultural environments.
The underlying research was published in the Egyptian Journal of Chemistry.
Egyptian Journal of Chemistry
Publication
“Isolation and Characterization of Heterotrophic Bacteria from Blue-Green Algae with Multiple Plant Growth Promoting Traits”
Authors
From research to application
Cyanoboost is EcoCyan's flagship cyanobacteria-based biofertilizer platform.
It was developed around EcoCyan's research into cyanobacteria and their interaction with plant-associated microorganisms, with a focus on plant development, soil biology and regenerative agricultural systems.
Its development reflects our broader approach: move responsibly from biological understanding to agricultural application.
Explore CyanoboostRecognition
In 2024, Cyanoboost was recognized as a winner in the Regenerative Agriculture Venture Program, supporting entrepreneurs developing research-based solutions for regenerative agriculture.
The people behind EcoCyan
EcoCyan was founded by researchers working at the intersection of microbiology, molecular biology and organic agriculture.
Their academic and scientific backgrounds provide EcoCyan with direct capabilities in microbiology research, microbial characterization and agricultural biological systems.
Founder
Dr. Eman Nour's work spans molecular biology, agricultural microbiology and the development of biological approaches for sustainable and regenerative agriculture.
Co-Founder
Doaa Ibrahim's research background includes agricultural microbiology, cyanobacteria and plant-associated microorganisms, contributing directly to the scientific foundation behind EcoCyan.
More of the team will be introduced here soon.
Looking forward
EcoCyan is working toward expanding its research-driven biological platform into scalable agricultural applications.
Our focus is on moving responsibly from scientific validation toward practical deployment while continuing to build partnerships across agriculture, research and industry.
Continue validating biological performance through research and field work.
Develop the systems needed to translate biological research into reliable agricultural products.
Build partnerships across farming, academia, biotechnology and agricultural industry.
We're learning how to work with it.
EcoCyan is building agricultural biotechnology around a simple principle: use science to understand nature — then develop solutions that work with it.
Whether you are a farmer, researcher, agricultural company, distributor or strategic partner, we are open to collaborations that can move biological agriculture forward.
Visualization of EcoCyan's planned production facility.