Agreement Extends Clyra's International Reach Through One of the Region's Premier Healthcare Distributors
WESTMINSTER, CA / ACCESS Newswire / May 5, 2026 / BioLargo, Inc. (OTCQX:BLGO), a cleantech and life sciences innovator, today announced that its subsidiary Clyra Medical Technologies, Inc. has entered into an exclusive distribution agreement with Al- Hikma FZCO, headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to commercialize ViaCLYR™ across a broad territory spanning the Gulf Cooperation Council, the Levant, North Africa, and select adjacent markets.
The agreement reflects standard international distribution terms, including territory exclusivity tied to performance and the cooperation and protections customary in such contracts. Country-level regulatory work required for commercial sales across the territory has begun in key areas through a cooperative process between the parties.
ViaCLYR™ is Clyra's advanced wound irrigation solution, powered by its proprietary Clyrasept™ Copper-Iodine Complex Solution (CICS) technology - a broad-spectrum antimicrobial designed to be effective, biocompatible, and supportive of the body's natural healing processes. https://www.clyramedical.com/clyraproducts
"Al- Hikma FZCO is exactly the kind of partner we wanted in this region - established, deeply networked across the Middle East and North Africa, and credible with regulators and the clinical community," said Steve Harrison, Chief Executive Officer of Clyra Medical Technologies. "Their portfolio strength in wound management makes ViaCLYR™ a natural fit, and with regulatory work already in motion we are well positioned to build commercial momentum."
Dennis P. Calvert, Chairman of Clyra Medical Technologies and CEO of BioLargo, Inc., added, "This agreement meaningfully expands Clyra's international footprint and reflects our strategy of partnering with proven, well-established distributors. Al- Hikma FZCO serves a population of more than 500 million people across some of the most dynamic healthcare markets in the world."
"Clyra's copper-iodine technology is differentiated and aligned with our mission to bring innovative, high-quality healthcare products to the communities we serve," said Dr. Ali Farooq Abdul-Qader, Founder and Group CEO of Al- Hikma FZCO. "We look forward to a long and productive partnership."
About Al- Hikma FZCO
Al- Hikma FZCO is a specialized healthcare distribution and marketing group headquartered in Dubai, UAE. Founded in 2005 by Dr. Ali Farooq Abdul-Qader, the company exports to approximately 25 countries, maintains more than 50 local distributor partnerships, employs around 500 people, and serves a population of more than 500 million across the Middle East, North Africa, and adjacent regions. Portfolio focus areas include conventional pharmaceuticals, wound management, medical devices, generics, food supplements, and OTC products. See www.alhikmaco.com.
About Clyra Medical Technologies
Clyra Medical Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of BioLargo, Inc., focuses on infection control and advanced wound care. Founded in 2012, the company develops and commercializes wound care solutions based on its proprietary Copper-Iodine Complex Technology, with FDA-cleared products delivered through strategic distribution partnerships. See www.ClyraMedical.com.
About BioLargo, Inc.
BioLargo, Inc. (OTCQX:BLGO) is a cleantech and life sciences innovator and engineering services solution provider. Our core products address PFAS contamination, advanced water and wastewater treatment, odor and VOC control, air quality, energy efficiency and safe on-site energy storage, and infection control. Our approach is to invent or acquire novel technologies, develop them into product offerings, and extend their commercial reach through licensing and channel partnerships. See www.BioLargo.com.
Contact Information
Dennis P. Calvert
President and CEO, BioLargo, Inc.
888-400-2863
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