📰Monthly Sector Update – [September, 2026]
Fun Fact of the Month 🍄 Mycelium is more diverse than it may appear. Different fungal species, growing substrates, and cultivation conditions can significantly change the density, strength, flexibility, and thermal properties of the final material. Key Sector Updates 🌍 1. New EU-Funded MYCO-PAN Project Starts in September Region: European UnionCategory: Construction / Research / […]
📰Monthly Sector Update – [August, 2026]
Fun Fact of the Month 🍄 Some fungi naturally produce melanin, a pigment that can interact with radiation. Researchers are now exploring melanized fungal and mycelium-based materials for potential radiation-shielding applications, including future space environments. Key Sector Updates 🌍 1. New Research Advances Mycelium Biocomposites for Construction Region: Europe (France)Category: Research / Construction / Materials […]
📰Monthly Sector Update – [July, 2026]
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: […]
📰Monthly Sector Update – [June, 2026]
Fun Fact of the Month🍄 Mycelium-based materials can be grown using agricultural waste streams such as hemp hurds, straw, and sawdust — transforming low-value biomass into biodegradable products and reducing industrial waste. Key Sector Updates 🌍 1. Bio Innovations Europe 2026 Region: Europe (Netherlands)Category: Industry / Biomaterials / Circular Economy Summary:Taking place on 10–11 June […]
📰 Monthly Sector Update – [April, 2026]
Fun Fact of the Month🍄 Mycelium can be grown into custom molds, meaning materials can be “grown to shape” instead of cut from larger blocks — significantly reducing waste in manufacturing processes. Key Sector Updates 🌍 1. Sustainable Buildings and Construction Summit 2026 Region: Europe (Switzerland)Category: Construction / Research Summary:Taking place 20–22 April 2026 in […]
📰 Monthly Sector Update – [March,2026]
Fun Fact of the Month🍄 Mycelium can grow in a radial pattern and expand several kilometers underground under the right conditions. Key Sector Updates 🌍 1. EU Research & Innovation: New European Bauhaus Prizes 2026 Open Region: European UnionCategory: Policy / Funding Summary:The European Union has opened applications for the New European Bauhaus (NEB) Prizes […]
Join our MycoCluster Value Hack (Online)
Date & time: 21 August, 15:00–17:00 CET A fast, hands-on, 2-hour online session to map opportunities across the MycoCluster community—identify shared challenges, sketch quick value chains, and form micro-teams for next steps. Who should join: startups, SMEs, researchers, cluster partners, and anyone building solutions around mycelium, circular materials, or clean tech. What you’ll get: Register […]
