Roya Aghighi

Roya and her Lite-1 team are revolutionizing the dye industry with a groundbreaking platform that transforms organic waste into sustainable, eco-friendly colourants. Through this innovative solution, Lite-1 is on track to divert thousands of tons of waste from landfills by 2030, preventing significant methane emissions and eliminating vast quantities of harmful, toxic dyes. This will also protect billions of litres of fresh water from contamination. Their closed-loop, fully circular system sets a new gold standard for sustainability in the dye sector.

Under Roya’s leadership, Lite-1 isn’t just about environmental impact—it’s also driving economic growth by creating high-quality jobs in Canada’s cleantech sector, reinforcing the country’s position as a global leader in biotech innovation. Roya and her team are shaping a brighter, more sustainable future for the colourful world of dyes.