Paragraf clinches significant deal in United Arab Emirates
It is partnering with INTRATOMICS Advanced Material Technologies, a subsidiary of Khalifa University Enterprises Company (KUEC) to jointly develop advanced graphene-enabled sensor solutions. Fahad Al Absi, Chief Executive Officer of INTRATOMICS, and Paragraf CEO Dr. Simon Thomas, signed an MoU during a ceremony at Khalifa University’s main campus in Abu Dhabi.
INTRATOMICS will focus on material synthesis of metal oxides, and functionalisation of Paragraf devices through the application of the metal oxide onto the Paragraf graphene sensing layer.
Paragraf will lead on system integration, engineering, design and development of the graphene-based sensing technology built on the company’s existing GFET platform. Together, the partners aim to deliver highly sensitive, selective and stable sensors capable of detecting hazardous gases and environmental contaminants with unprecedented precision — enabling safer operations, improved compliance and more-efficient industrial processes.
Paragraf CEO, Simon Thomas said: “Partnering with INTRATOMICS allows us to leverage their advanced capabilities in material synthesis and functionalisation. Together, we will accelerate the deployment of graphene-based sensors into real-world environments, unlocking new opportunities for both companies and driving global adoption of this breakthrough technology.”
With the recent closure of the company’s Series C funding round and other international partnerships already announced, Paragraf expects to make further announcements about new international facilities in the near future.
Khalifa University of Science and Technology, the UAE’s top-ranked research-intensive institution, focuses on developing world leaders and critical thinkers in science, engineering and health science.
The world-class university endeavours to be a catalyst to the growth of Abu Dhabi and the UAE’s rapidly developing knowledge economy as an education destination of choice and a global leader among widely acknowledged international universities.
INTRATOMICS™ is dedicated to the development, manufacturing, and processing of graphene and 2D materials. Spun out of Khalifa University’s Research & Innovation Center for Graphene and 2D Materials (RIC2D), INTRATOMICS™ bridges research and industry by delivering advanced materials, coatings, and chemical formulations that drive innovation across energy, construction, electronics, aerospace, and healthcare.