MYCOCIRCLE
Project
Objectives
Process Innovation for Bio-Based Products
MYCOCIRCLE is focused on establishing innovative routes to create sustainable bio-based alternatives, using waste mycelium, to traditionally animal-derived products. The quest involves intricate development and rigorous testing of biotech processes that span the gamut from initial biomass fractionation to the downstream purification stages. With an eye on scalability, these processes are honed up to a pilot scale, ensuring that the solutions developed are not just environmentally friendly but also ready for real-world application and eventual industrialization.
Validation of Sustainable Materials
A cornerstone of MYCOCIRCLE's objectives is the comprehensive characterization of the bio-based materials and chemicals produced. The aim is to move beyond the proof of concept to ensure these materials can be integrated into final products that meet the stringent demands of the marketplace. By involving end users early on and engaging consumers in the validation process, MYCOCIRCLE ensures that the innovative materials it develops are aligned with user expectations and market needs. This includes a meticulous assessment of the materials' compliance with existing norms, regulations, and health and safety standards, setting the stage for their successful adoption in various industries.
Comprehensive Sustainability and Impact Assessment
MYCOCIRCLE is deeply committed to the principles of sustainability and safety in its innovations. To this end, the project embraces the safe-and-sustainable-by-design (SSbD) framework, ensuring that all stages of process and product development are scrutinized for their environmental, social, and economic impact. Recommendations for advancing the SSbD framework play a critical role in this objective, as does a socio-economic impact assessment that seeks to uncover the potential effects on new and existing value chains. Such evaluations are vital to understanding the broader implications of MYCOCIRCLE's work and ensuring that the technology developed is ready for societal adoption.
Outreach and Impact Maximization
Recognizing the importance of sharing its vision and outcomes with the world, MYCOCIRCLE is dedicated to a robust communication strategy that disseminates the project results far and wide. Through publications, workshops, social media engagement, and policy group discussions, the project seeks to maximize its impact and encourage the uptake of its sustainable solutions. This strategic communication is not only about showcasing achievements but also about fostering a dialogue that can influence policies and strategies in line with MYCOCIRCLE's sustainable goals. The ultimate ambition is to catalyze the shift towards a more sustainable bioeconomy, promoting the replication and exploitation of MYCOCIRCLE's pioneering work on a global scale.
MYCOCIRCLE
Work plan
