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Nex-Gen Materials / 2023 Report

1 March 2024

2 minutes

The most notable funding in 2023 was Newlight’s $245 million Series G round. Newlight uses microorganisms found in California that eat greenhouse gas as their food source to grow a molecule inside of their cells, like muscle, called PHB (polyhydroxybutyrate).

$496 million Invested in NextGen Materials in 2023, But No New Venture During Year

The fourth edition of the industry report on NextGen materials by Material Innovation Initiative finds that close to $500 million was invested in the sector in the past year.

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Biomaterials / Fine Mycelium

9 January 2024

2 minutes

The unique printed code on each sheet allows for unprecedented monitoring and control as well as the ability to fine-tune sheets during their growth cycle for desired characteristics, tray-by-tray.

MycoWorks Harvests First 1000 Sheets of Fine Mycelium; Shipments Begin, Paving Way for Product Launches

Biotech company MycoWorks has successfully harvested and shipped over a thousand sheets of its luxury leather-alternative biomaterial Fine Mycelium.

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Biomaterials / MycoWorks

22 September 2023

2 minutes

The opening of the 136,000 sq. ft. factory also marks the world's largest mycelium material operation, a major step for the use of mycelium– the "root structure" of mushrooms.

MycoWorks Begins Production at World's First Commercial-Scale Fine Mycelium Plant in US

Biotechnology company MycoWorks has begun production of its leather-alternative material at its manufacturing facility — perhaps the world’s largest mycelium material operation — in the United States.

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Innovation / Mycelium Plant

9 August 2023

2 minutes

Set to begin operating on 20 September 2023, the 136,000 square foot factory will employ more than 350 people, enabling MycoWorks to supply its luxury partners with millions of square feet of Reishi per year.

World’s First Commercial-Scale Fine Mycelium Plant Launches in September

After years of research and development, biomaterials tech major MycoWorks is all set to supply millions of square feet of its flagship leather alternative ‘Reishi’ with the opening of a state-of-the-art facility in South Carolina this September.

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PRESS RELEASE / Announcement

8 August 2023

2 minutes

MycoWorks unveils the World’s First Commercial - Scale Fine Mycelium Plant

Union, South Carolina, U.S.: On Monday, biomaterials technology company MycoWorks announced the opening date of the world’s-first commercial-scale Fine Mycelium production plant. Set to begin operating on September 20, 2023, the 136,000 square foot factory will employ more than 350 people, enabling MycoWorks to supply its luxury partners with...

PRESS RELEASE / Announcement

21 July 2023

3 minutes

MycoWorks’ Fine Mycelium platform is powerful in its tunability, and as a true, grown biomaterial sheet—rather than an added mycelium ingredient as found in other “mushroom leather”.

MycoWorks Celebrates 10th Anniversary with New Reishi Products and Performance Breakthrough

Paris, France: On Thursday, biomaterials technology company MycoWorks announced three Reishi products and is unveiling performance breakthroughs in this revolutionary material made from Fine Mycelium. Founded in 2013, MycoWorks is marking its tenth anniversary this year with the launches of Reishi Doux, Reishi Natural, and Reishi Pebble. Each...

Nex-Gen Materials / 2022 Overview

17 February 2023

2 minutes

In September 2022, Allbirds released the Plant Pacer, a sneaker made with Natural Fiber Welding’s (NFW) next-gen leather Mirum.

Investments in NextGen Materials Almost Halved in 2022, Finds Industry Report

Even though a 10-year track from 2013-22 shows that capital invested in next-gen material sector continues with an upward momentum, the last year saw funding drop by almost 50%.

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PRESS RELEASE / Financials

19 October 2022

2 minutes

MycoWorks Secures Strategic Investment from GM Ventures to Develop Fine Mycelium Materials for Sustainable Automotive Interiors

Emeryville, Calif., U.S.: Biotechnology company MycoWorks announced today its newest investor GM Ventures, the investment arm of General Motors Co., and their long-term agreement to co-develop Fine Mycelium materials for potential use in a range of applications within automotive design. MycoWorks’ collaboration with GM marks the exploration of its...

PRESS RELEASE / Launch

18 July 2022

2 minutes

The Reishi Collection by luxury hatmaker Nick Fouquet includes the Reishi Boletus, Coprinus, and Morchella hats.

MycoWorks Commercializes 'Mushroom Leather' with Luxury Hatmaker Nick Fouquet

San Franciso, U.S. (19 July): Yesterday biomaterials innovator MycoWorks announced the commercial launch of the first fashion items made with its flagship mycelium material, Reishi. The Reishi Collection by luxury hatmaker Nick Fouquet includes the Reishi Boletus, Coprinus, and Morchella hats.

“We are elated that consumers can now wear and enjoy...