Summary
- Profile Type
- Technology offer
- POD Reference
- TOES20250521005
- Term of Validity
- 17 June 2025 - 17 June 2026
- Company's Country
- Spain
- Type of partnership
- Commercial agreement with technical assistance
- Research and development cooperation agreement
- Targeted Countries
- All countries
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General information
- Short Summary
- A Spanish company with more than 20 years of expertise in industrial design, integrates biomaterials into its innovation and creation processes, focusing on mycelium for sustainable manufacturing and industrial design. Leveraging expertise in product design and engineering, they develop scalable mycelium-based solutions for eco-friendly packaging and industrial components. They seek collaboration on EU-funded R&D projects in biomaterial design and optimization.
- Full Description
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Mycelium is used in eco-friendly packaging design as a sustainable alternative to plastic. It enables the creation of lightweight, durable, and fully biodegradable packaging that can be custom-molded and decomposes within weeks, enriching the soil instead of polluting it. Its production also utilizes agricultural waste and consumes less energy compared to conventional materials.
In other industrial components, mycelium is used to manufacture insulating panels, coatings, furniture, and biocomposites, thanks to its thermal and acoustic insulation properties and mechanical strength. This makes it a versatile and promising material for sectors such as construction, automotive, and sustainable fashion.
The Spanish SME has recently integrated the development of biomaterials as an essential part of its innovation strategy, exploring the potential of mycelium to transform industrial design and sustainable manufacturing processes.
Although the firm is in the early stages of applying this innovative material, its combined capabilities in applied research, product development, and manufacturing expertise enable it to confidently undertake large-scale projects.
Mycelium holds enormous potential in sectors such as eco-friendly packaging, furniture, and industrial components thanks to its structural properties, making it a strong and sustainable candidate to replace certain polymers. This can help reduce the massive consumption of plastics, which is one of the main threats in the current paradigm.
The firm is committed to investigating how these biomaterials can be effectively integrated into scalable production processes. In addition, the firm has the necessary knowledge to collaborate on EU-funded R&D projects, focusing on the application of biomaterials in industrial products.
- Research and Development of Biomaterials: Development of mycelium-based solutions for the creation of lightweight, durable, and sustainable materials suitable for a variety of industrial applications.
- Design and Optimization of Industrial Products: Integration of mycelium into the design of industrial components, urban furniture, and packaging, with a focus on efficiency, durability, and sustainability.
- Prototyping and Product Validation: Creation of functional prototypes for testing resistance, durability, and performance under various usage conditions.
- Optimization of Manufacturing Processes: Development of scalable solutions for the mass production of mycelium-based products, aiming to maximize efficiency and reduce costs.
- Consulting for European Projects: Support in the creation of proposals and management of EU-funded projects, with a special focus on the use of biomaterials for industrial sustainability.
They aim to collaborate on EU-funded R&D initiatives focused on the design and optimization of biomaterials. - Advantages and Innovations
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- Biodegradable and Sustainable Materials:
The use of mycelium reduces environmental impact and promotes the circular economy.
- Integration into Scalable Industrial Processes:
Despite being an emerging material, the firm’s approach is committed to its viability on a larger scale.
- Strength and Advanced Properties:
Mycelium offers improvements in thermal and acoustic insulation as well as mechanical properties, expanding its applications across various industries.
- Reduction of Carbon Footprint:
Supporting the transition towards more sustainable manufacturing processes.
- Applied Research and Strategic Collaborations:
The Spanish SME accelerates the adoption of biomaterials through partnerships with research centers and companies in the sector. - Technical Specification or Expertise Sought
- The company seeks innovative companies and projects willing to collaborate on the development, creation, and improvement of products within the framework of an outsourcing agreement, or on R&D within a partnership agreement.
- Stage of Development
- Already on the market
- Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 13: Climate Action
- Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
- Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
- Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
- IPR status
- Secret know-how
Partner Sought
- Expected Role of a Partner
- Companies and projects willing to collaborate on the development, creation, and improvement of products within the framework of an outsourcing agreement, or on R&D within a partnership agreement.
- Type and Size of Partner
- R&D Institution
- SME 11-49
- SME 50 - 249
- Big company
- University
- Type of partnership
- Commercial agreement with technical assistance
- Research and development cooperation agreement
Dissemination
- Technology keywords
- 02005004 - Packaging for materials
- 02007002 - Building materials
- 02007020 - Biobased materials
- 06006001 - Biobased Materials
- Market keywords
- 09003005 - Consulting services
- 09003001 - Engineering services
- 09004006 - Packing products and systems
- 09003007 - Other services (not elsewhere classified)
- Targeted countries
- All countries
