Mission
To provide cutting-edge BioSolutions that drive sustainable growth, empower communities, and protect the environment.
About Thur Biotech
Biotechnology, rooted in Ethiopian soil.
Thur Biotech leverages the power of biotechnology to tackle critical challenges across agriculture, industry and environmental conservation. From eco-friendly products to cutting-edge services, we create lasting impact while empowering communities.
A welcome from our CEO
Dear customers, partners and colleagues,
It is with great pleasure and pride that I welcome you to Thur Biotech. Since our founding in 2021, we have been committed to transforming agriculture through innovative biotechnology solutions, and it is your trust and support that have enabled us to thrive and grow.
At Thur Biotech, we harness nature’s power to sustainably boost agricultural productivity. Our mission is to provide farmers with tools to increase yields, improve climate and disease resilience, and promote a healthier environment. Our bacterial biofertilizers and biocontrol agents offer sustainable solutions that benefit both crops and ecosystems.
Our flagship products demonstrate our commitment to scientific excellence and practical innovation, helping farmers across many regions grow healthier, more productive crops. Our successful demonstrations in Bahir Dar and Muketuri are just the beginning of our expansion.
Together, we are creating a future where agriculture is productive and sustainable. Thank you for being part of Thur Biotech’s story.
— Samson Alemu
Vision
To positively impact 1 million lives, enhance productivity on 300,000 hectares of land, and promote sustainable practices across sectors by 2030.
Core values
- Innovation
- Sustainability
- Collaboration
- Inclusivity
- Integrity
What we do
Four ways we put microbes to work.
- 01
Agricultural BioSolutions
Sustainable biofertilizers and biocontrol agents for healthier crops and soils.
- 02
Industrial BioProducts
Eco-friendly solutions for waste management, bio-based materials and green manufacturing.
- 03
Research & Development
Cutting-edge biotech research tailored to diverse industry needs.
- 04
Capacity Building
Training programmes that give people and organisations biotechnological expertise.
Why farmers choose us
- Eco-friendlyKind to soil and to the ecosystems around it.
- Soil healthLiving microbes rebuild tired, over-fertilised soil.
- AffordablePriced for smallholders, not just large farms.
- ProductivityYields improve by 20–30%.
- ResilienceCrops better withstand disease and drought.
- No bulkOnly 1–1.5 kg per hectare.
The journey
From one bench to a million lives.
- 2021
Founded in Addis Ababa
Thur Biotech starts with one idea: let soil microbes do the work chemicals were doing.
- Field
Bahir Dar & Muketuri
Successful demonstrations put the products in front of farmers — the start of the expansion.
- Today
Seven products
Six bacterial biofertilizers and the Trichoderma biocontrol Thur Protect, plus training and follow-up.
- Next
BioCoffee & AflaGuard
A coffee-specific biosolution and protection against aflatoxin are on the bench.
- 2030
1M lives · 300,000 ha
The vision: sustainable practices across sectors, at national scale.
Meet the team
The people behind the microbes.
Samson Alemu
CEO & Co-Founder
Rahel Selamu
Marketing Manager
Muluken Mulatu
Operations Manager
Alazar Yeshitla
Product Quality Manager
Corporate structure
Two entities, one mission.
Delaware, USA
Thur Biotech Inc.
International fundraising, strategic partnerships, intellectual property and global expansion.
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
THUR BIOTECH Manufacturing PLC
Research & development, manufacturing, distribution and local commercial operations.
Both entities are under common ownership while a planned holding-company structure is implemented.