AsiaBerlin Summit 2025

24–28 Nov 2025 | Berlin, Germany

Muhammad Mahad

Member Prime Minister's National Youth Council

Calcix International Private Limited

Karachi, Pakistan

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My organisation

Calcix International is a sustainability-driven startup pioneering the development of biodegradable pellets made from Pakistan’s rich limestone resources. These Calcix pellets serve as a green alternative to conventional plastic pellets, offering similar molding properties while consuming zero oil during production and being fully biodegradable.
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About me

Muhammad Mahad Arif is a geologist, entrepreneur, and Prime Minister’s National Youth Council Member. He is the founder of Calcix International, a startup creating biodegradable pellets from limestone as a sustainable alternative to plastics. Passionate about innovation, renewable energy, and Pakistan’s mineral resources. By reducing reliance on oil-based products, Calcix promotes sustainability while generating green employment opportunities in manufacturing and related sectors. These initiatives have not only fostered entrepreneurship but also created pathways for employment, innovation, and research-based ventures among young professionals. His entrepreneurial journey reflects his strong belief in youth empowerment and job creation. Beyond entrepreneurship, he is also a founder of another startup named GiftCaro in which he empowers youth through gemology trainings, and R&D initiatives. Till now he has trained 200+ students in gemology training. Moreover, he advocate for policies that promote the rights of students, including access to education, climate change, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

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