Technologies related to using mushrooms (mycelium) for food, nutrition, and biomaterials.
- Precision Fermentation for Mycoprotein
- Uses precision-controlled fermentation to produce high-protein mycelium (fungal protein) as a meat alternative.
- Example companies: Quorn, ENOUGH, Mycorena, Meati Foods.
- Controlled-Environment Cultivation
- AI- and IoT-based systems that monitor and control humidity, temperature, CO₂, and light to optimize mushroom growth.
- AI vision systems detect growth stages and possible contamination in real time.
- Mycelium-Based Biomaterials
- Using mushroom mycelium as a natural alternative to plastic, leather, or foam.
- Used in packaging, textiles, and sustainable product design.
- Examples: Mylo™ by Bolt Threads, Ecovative.
- Functional Mushroom Extraction Technology
- Extracts bioactive compounds such as beta-glucans, ergothioneine, and polysaccharides.
- Applied in health supplements, beverages, and functional foods.
