DUBAI, 2nd October, 2018 (WAM) -- The Mohammed bin Rashid Innovation Fund, MBRIF, operated by the Emirates Development Bank, today announced a disbursement of AED5.5 million to UAE headquartered Pure Harvest.

The fund will be utilised on construction and pre-production of Pure Harvests foundational, high-tech greenhouse in Nahel, UAE.

A regional innovator in sustainable agriculture, Pure Harvest aims to address food security issues and water scarcity in the UAE while achieving resource efficiency and overcoming local climate challenges. Founded in October 2016, the Abu Dhabi based agricultural start-up is focused on the production of greenhouse fruits and vegetables in arid climates using world-leading Dutch hydroponics and climate management technologies.

"We are pleased to support Pure Harvest. Producing fresh quality food using breakthrough technology, the business today is playing a critical role in advancing the UAEs food security ambitions. As the MBRIF portfolio continues to grow, we proactively look to engage with entrepreneurs who are pushing the limits of innovation to bring unique solutions to todays problems. We look forward to working closely with the team at Pure Harvest to help accelerate their growth here in the UAE and around the region, addressing food security issues," said Haytham Kamhiyah, CEO of Emirates Development Bank.

In line with the UAE National Innovation Strategy, the MBRIF explores funding in innovative businesses in the fields of renewable energy, transportation, education, health, water, technology and space.

Pure Harvests tech-enabled approach to arid climate agriculture is expected to create a positive shift in the agriculture industry in the region, by enabling fresh fruit and vegetable production all year-round, using advanced, resource-efficient growing methods and climate management technologies.

"Pure Harvest was launched with an ambition to offer true and tangible food security, helping the countrys mission toward self-sufficiency and environmental sustainability. We invest in world-leading controlled-environment agriculture technologies to deliver consumers the absolute best quality produce. As a UAE-based business, we are honoured to be supported by MBRIF and this strategic disbursement is instrumental in building our foundational high-tech greenhouse project, which will ultimately unlock future growth opportunities for us," said Sky Kurtz, Cofounder and CEO of Pure Harvest.

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