Industry/Technology: ecology, innovations, Sustainable Development Goals, technologies
Region – Europe
Founded: 2023
Technology: Synthetic biology, Resource recycling
Industry: Biotech, Greentech
Problem solving
The project is aimed at developing an effective technology for growing functional products, designer furniture and building materials derived from the processing of waste by mushrooms.
How it works:
- Waste Preparation. Raw waste is ground into a fine mixture.
- Sterilization. The mixture is heat-treated in an autoclave to eliminate contaminants.
- Inoculation. Specially selected mushroom strains are introduced into the sterilized substrate.
- Shaping. The mixture is placed into plastic or silicone molds to define the final shape.
- Growth Phase. Over 5 days, the fungus grows, fully processing the waste and filling the mold.
- Final Product. Once removed from the molds, the items are structurally complete and can be further refined— cut, sanded, dyed, or patterned as needed.
Value
- Innovation: Unique collection of 200+ mushroom strains
- Speed: Production time for one item is just 5 days
- Eco-friendliness: Final products are fully recyclable
- Durability: Furniture lasts 10–15 years on average
- Sustainability: Secondary raw material is used for production
Achievements
- The country's best eco-project in the award of the national platform Russia - a country of opportunities (2024)
- TOP-10 best technological startups of the country according to University Technology Entrepreneurship Platform (2024)
- The project was personally presented to V.V. Putin and received support (2023)
- TOP-10 forum “Strong Ideas for New Times” from the Agency for Strategic Initiatives (2023)
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