Incorporated in 2023, Sahara International Petrochemical Company has announced the establishment of “Sipchem InnoVent” as part of its 2030 Corporate Strategy. 

Based in Lausanne, Switzerland, EPFL Campus, Sipchem InnoVent act as an Open Innovation office as well as the venture capital arm of Sipchem, investing into startups and companies active in Sustainability & Decarbonation, from their early stages to their scale and growth phases.

Sipchem is one of the leading petrochemical companies in the world, with a market presence spanning more than 100 countries with over 15 products.

Sustainability, advanced and digital technologies and new business models are disrupting the chemical industry and InnoVent aims to be at the forefront of these changes. It aspires to accelerate the energy transition and digital transformation in accordance with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 to achieve carbon neutrality and to effectively address the evolving demands of customers by securing access to the technologies that support core businesses and underpin the drive toward circular economy.

Our vision

From pioneering in 2030 to becoming a leader in sustainable solutions at the Horizon 2050.

Our mission

Innovate & create value for a sustainable world

Our values

Creativity

We value the curiosity, ambition, determination and courage of our team, who encourage bold innovation to make a positive impact.

Efficiency

We strive to maximize the use of the resources available to us by adopting an optimized approach. Our philosophy is always to make the best possible use of available resources.

People care

We ensure all our people are treated with dignity and respect. Our passion, transparency & collaboration inspire trust, loyalty and engagement to reach collective success.

Our team

Gilles Desorbay

Managing Director

Proven track record in international business expansion and industrial development

Thierry Arpin

Technical Director

More than 20 years of experience in Engineering Polymers Formulations. Polyesters Expert, recognized globally. 

Guillaume Doy

Business & Development Director

Business & Development. Industry, product and applications.
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Sarah Keller

Operations Manager

Extensive experience in operations of multiple industries.

Simon Albertelli

Investment Analyst

Master in corporate finance & financial audits.
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Michel Youssef

Chemicals & Polymers R&D Assistant

Master’s student in Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology at EPFL

Rafael Grilo Luis

Communication & Admin. Assistant

Master's of Art in Marketing at the University of Fribourg