30. Zeinab Saeed
Age: 29
Occupation: PhD student at Khalifa University & Cofounder of Solid Form Innovations (Operating as PolyNovate)
Nationality: Somali
Residence: U.A.E.
Category: Science & Technology
Saeed cofounded PolyNovate, part of Solid Form Innovations (SFI), which leverages advanced upcycling technology to convert PS waste into high-purity, valuable small molecules for industrial, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic applications. The company is also developing smart plastics that naturally degrade under light exposure. The technology is currently under review with Khalifa University’s Intellectual Property Commercialization & Licensing office. Saeed is finalizing company registration and engaging potential investors to accelerate the growth and commercialization of PolyNovate’s technology.
