Fun Fact of the Month 🍄
Fungi have existed on Earth for over one billion years, making them one of the oldest living kingdoms. Their ability to bind natural fibres is now inspiring a new generation of sustainable materials.
Key Sector Updates 🌍
1. British Mycological Society Annual Scientific Meeting 2026
Region: Europe (United Kingdom)
Category: Research / Conference
Summary:
Held from 13–16 July 2026 at Royal Holloway, University of London, the British Mycological Society Annual Scientific Meeting brings together researchers working on fungal biology, ecology, biotechnology, genomics, and climate science. The conference showcases the latest advances in fungal research through scientific presentations, workshops, and networking sessions.
Relevance to Mycelium Sector:
The meeting highlights emerging scientific knowledge that supports innovation in mycelium-based materials, sustainable manufacturing, and environmental applications. It also strengthens collaboration between researchers and industry.
👉- https://www.britmycolsoc.org.uk/asm.html
2. Biotechnology Brings Mycelium-Based Materials to Market
Region: European Union
Category: Research / Innovation
Summary:
An EU-funded project highlighted by CORDIS demonstrates how biofabrication processes are helping bring mycelium-based materials closer to commercial markets. The work focuses on producing fully bio-based materials from fungi for applications ranging from packaging to construction and consumer products.
Relevance to Mycelium Sector:
The project illustrates the transition from laboratory research to industrial production, reinforcing the commercial potential of mycelium as a sustainable alternative to conventional materials.
👉 https://cordis.europa.eu/article/id/460097-biotechnology-brings-mycelium-based-materials-to-market
3. Mogu Continues Expanding Commercial Mycelium Applications
Region: Europe (Italy)
Category: Startup / Industry
Summary:
Italian company Mogu continues developing mycelium-based acoustic panels, flooring systems, and interior design solutions using fungal biofabrication. Its work demonstrates how mycelium is already being integrated into commercial architecture and sustainable interior design.
Relevance to Mycelium Sector:
Mogu remains one of Europe’s leading examples of successful commercialization of mycelium materials, showing how fungal technologies can move from research into real-world building applications.
