Midori Network

Midori Network is a Dubai-based climate tech startup founded in 2023 that pioneers container-based mobile recycling units designed for rural and under-served areas. Their innovative system transforms local plastic waste into usable construction materials and recycled polymers. Operating within in5’s incubator, they secured $200,000 in pre-seed funding from Kirill Veselov at COP28, enabling them to develop their first prototype .

The team aims to roll out 1,000 modules over seven years, potentially processing over one million tonnes of plastic waste annually in global markets like Brazil, India, Pakistan, Indonesia, and China . Their mobile recycling concept lowers costs by avoiding traditional centralized plants and empowers communities to manage waste locally. They also offer technical advice, training, and connections to buyers, boosting local circular economies and sustainability efforts .