Meet the people behind Mycelia Academy
How may we help you?
We understand how heavy this work can feel.
In this complex industry, we’ve met too many professionals lying awake at night – worried, overwhelmed, and feeling utterly alone with their challenges. Some were even on the verge of giving up, convinced no one truly understood what they were going through.
But it doesn’t have to be that way.
For over 35 years, we’ve supported professionals across the mycelium, substrate, and mycomaterials sectors – helping them avoid costly mistakes, solve persistent issues, and rediscover confidence in their work. We’ve experienced the need for persistence ourselves, every day, and we know the value of wise guidance.
Through our courses and consulting, we’ve helped more than a thousand professionals – many of whom are now shaping the future of this industry. You’re not alone. We’re here to share what we’ve learned.
“It is an honour to be in touch with such an amazing and inspiring company. Mycelia Academy is one major influence on my thought process.”
Learning from those who've been there
Come meet the experts who are entrepreneurs and curious minds too.
Because entrepreneurship becomes more meaningful – and manageable – when you’re surrounded by people who know what it takes.
You’ll meet not just trainers, but true “intrapreneurs”: scientists, founders, builders. People who understand the pressures of production, the loneliness of problem-solving, and the satisfaction of breakthroughs.
Our Philosophy
Magda, Christelle, Kasper, Roel and Lieselotte: board of Mycelia Academy
A place to grow ideas – and yourself.
At Mycelia Academy, we believe learning happens best when you’re in good company. Our training spaces are where expertise meets empathy, and knowledge becomes action. You’ll be challenged, supported, and never alone.
Helping the world through the richness of mycelium.
Magda Verfaillie
Founder of Mycelia and Mycelia Academy – Biologist and mycologist – Mushroom Industry Award recipient
The driving force behind the original Mycelia School and a passionate pioneer in the industry for 40+ years. Magda’s legacy lies in her deep knowledge, clarity of thought, and unwavering commitment to share what matters most.
“It is with good reason that Magda has received this Mushroom Industry Award with her pioneering work in the sector”
Piet Lempens, chairman of the Mushroom Days Foundation
Kasper Moreaux
Director of Mycelia – Founder of Mycelia Academy and the research department Myco-Vision
Born into the mushroom industry and fluent in science and business, Kasper combines a geologist’s logic, a microbiologist’s curiosity, and an educator’s generosity. A polyglot, lifelong enthusiast, and dynamic problem-solver.
Christelle Chevalier
Founder of Fungi’s and Mycelia Academy
Independent consultant in biology of fungi, mycelium & substrates since 2020. 25 years of experience in the spawn mushroom business.
Roel Van de Heyning
Managing Director of Sac O2 – Founder of Mycelia Academy – Expert in business models & finance
Roel thrives on challenges. His pragmatic insights and enthusiasm keep our operations sharp and scalable.
Lieselotte Verweirder
Founder and Managing Director of Mycelia Academy
Lieselotte brings vision and connection to every project. She also happens to be married to Kasper, which makes for an excellent professional duo.
Backed by a brilliant team of experts
Kasper and Magda have encountered the same difficulties as you are facing too. They have overcome them and built up a treasury of insights and a highly valued team. It’s their talent to spot the main problem and push you back in the right direction. Meet the people who make it happen!
Pascale Vergeyle
Jürgen Kynast
Hélène Ntimba
Mohammad Al Shukor
Christelle Chevalier
Roel Van de Heyning
Magda Verfaillie
Kasper Moreaux
Teamwork makes the dream work.
Fiona De Kneef
Project Manager – Course Coordinator – Our logistics powerhouse
The reason everything runs smoothly. Fiona brings care, calm, and flavor to every on-site course.
Who can we be of service to?
You’ve been an entrepreneur for years and all is running smoothly, although the same little issues keep coming back year after year. You feel like you want to improve: More turnover, an upgrade of your processes, exploring new possibilities.
Mycelia Academy helps you discover the insights needed to do that. Optimize business processes ‘that work’ and stop doing what doesn’t. You will learn how to grow your company.
You don’t know yet how to start, we guide you through the possibilities. With Mycelia Academy Trainings, you’ll learn the steps towards a feasible production process. You will also learn to recognize (and avoid) the most common mistakes before your start.
Would you like to implement your plan and take up the challenge? Make the right choices from the start. We give you the insights so you can make those new investments without cold sweat, doubting whether you made the best choice or not.
You have been running your business for a long time, you know how difficult it can get sometimes with fungi. This is one of those moments. You no longer know where to find the solution, and your thoughts spin endlessly through your head. You have investigated, evaluated and improved all possible ways. Still, your problem is not solved.
Rest assured: We can help you so regain overview. Maybe you will discover something you overlooked a long time ago, or you will notice that you were basing yourself on the incorrect knowledge. At Mycelia Academy, we can help you retrieve your grip on the situation.
You have a great new concept in mind and you believe that it should be feasible. But you are not sure whether your sources are correct. And so many steps to take to complete your preliminary research. You no longer know where to start and whether it is worth the effort.
There is no need to reinvent the wheel. Much knowledge is already available, and it is better to bring expertise together to achieve faster results.
We do not (yet) have a specific course for mycomaterials, but you can learn the very necessary basis for all your later research work in our courses. Unfortunately, these include lessons that you do not currently need, namely that of industrial application, so you will have to be okay with that. Nevertheless: other participants with a focus on mycomaterials were very happy with the solid foundation they were given.
You have a fascinating design concept with mycelium and you have read in articles that you could succeed. But you’re not sure, and above all, you’re anything but a scientist. Mycelium is seemingly more difficult than growing strawberries, so how do you get started?
Our course will not be your cup of tea, as it focuses too much on the industrial aspect and is of a high scientific level.
But if you feel like learning with full commitment, you can get a huge amount of precious knowledge from our current courses. However, as we said: there is also a lot of subjects that are not applicable to your needs. So… the ball is in your court.
You have a fascinating design concept with mycelium and you have read in articles that you could succeed. But you’re not sure, and above all, you’re anything but a scientist. Mycelium is seemingly more difficult than growing strawberries, so how do you get started?
Our course will not be your cup of tea, as it focuses too much on the industrial aspect and is of a high scientific level. consulting is perhaps a possibility, although we cannot guarantee to be able to help you with certainty.
Discover how we can help you
Through experience, we know what works and what does not.
“All the team did a fantastic job and managed to connect people that share the passion for mushrooms.”
Our pioneer Mycelia was a proud co-organiser of the WoodFungi Conference
I think I echo everyone’s sentiments when I say it was a wonderful experience. When is the next one?!
It seems only logical that Mycelia Academy will create a sequel, but only the crystal ball of the fortune teller knows when and where.
The first international conference dedicated to the cultivation of wood fungi took place in June of 2018 in Ghent, Belgium. We exchanged ideas and compared practical solutions to common problems, found answers to long lingering questions, shared wisdom and enjoyed recognition. We realized a dream.
What people say about the Wood Fungi Conference
Experience works
Through experience, we know what works and what does not.
If you find yourself stuck in a tight spot, consider getting a third party opinion to help you tackle your challenges. So that:
You can find out which methods suit you best and what your growth potential is.
Your plan will actually deliver real results!
You are no longer alone and you meet colleagues with whom you can exchange ideas endlessly
You are freed from worrying and can move forward with confidence.