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mycelium production

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People from more than 70 countries have put their trust in our educational program on mycelium production. We have been mycelium producers for more than 35 years and we are open to sharing this knowledge with you.

June 2025

2 299 (excl. VAT)

Deinze, Belgium

The course

This 5 day program has been developed over decades of experience.

We give you the real deal, guaranteed. Warning: this is an in-depth course. Having sufficient prior knowledge is essential.

Details

The program

Morning
’45
Welcome moment, practical briefing & introduction to the week
Introducing the team, the companies, practical know-how and getting to know you
’50

Introduction to substrate production (Part 1) + Q&A
Components, mixing, humidification, filling, bag closing, sterilisation, cooling, spawning, incubation, growing systems

‘100

Introduction to substrate production (Part 2) + Q&A

Afternoon
Parallel Practical Sessions: Substrate composition
’55

Group 1 
The importance of ingredients, water content, mixing and bag filling
Practical substrate preparation in Mycelia’s workshop: selection of ingredients, filling of mixer, addition of water, bagging. Measure PH (before and after)

’55

Group 2 
Improving the structure of substrates + Study case
Determination of water- and air-filled pores; characteristics and role of different ingredients: wood chips, wood shavings, etc; examples of substrate formulations

’55

Group 3
Mycelia floor plan, video and visit to the premises + Testing hands and air 
With the help of growing media

’30
Q&A on the day
Evening visit to Ghent

Our next editions

Mycelium Production course (June '25)
16 June 2025 -
20 June 2025
Only 15 of 18 spots available

Looking for the full package?

Do the combo!

Enjoy 2 intensive and productive weeks of course on substrate, wood fungi and mycelium production in our facilites. 

Attend both of our courses in 2025 and get € 449 discount (10% off in both courses!). Use the coupon code  COMBO_MAR25 for March 2025 or COMBO_DEC25 for december.

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The essentials for each producer

What our participants say about the course​

I feel confident enough to create my own facility.
After receiving advice I feel a lot more confident in ensuring the cleanliness and efficiency of my future laboratory. Thank you!

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Teachers of this course

Pascale Vergeyle

Production Manager at Mycelia
Biochemical engineer with, 25 years of experience in spawn production.

Hélène Ntimba

Culture Collection Responsible at Mycelia
and expert at Mycelia Academy

Jan Van Nuffel

R&D Manager at Mycelia and SacO2
Specialist in designing exciting new products and applications for our industry.

Mohammad Al Shukor

Responsible of Cleanroom Production at Mycelia

Christelle Chevalier

Founder of Fungi’s & Mycelia Academy
Independent consultant in biology of fungi, mycelium & substrates since 2020. 25 years of experience in the spawn mushroom business (Somycel & Sylvan), 15 years as Quality Manager and 10 years as R&D manager for Sylvan EU.

Roel Van de Heyning

Managing director of SacO2 & Founder and Director of Mycelia Academy
Expert in bag sealing, business models and accountancy.

Magda Verfaillie

Proud founder of Mycelia & Founder of Mycelia Academy
Biologist and mycologist with 40 years of experience in mycelium production. The force of nature behind the original Mycelia School and a wonderful spirit.
Kasper Moreaux

Kasper Moreaux

Director of Mycelia & Founder of the research department of Mycelia and SacO2 & Founder of Mycelia Academy
Born into the mushroom industry because the founding owner of Mycelia, Magda Verfaillie, happens to be his mother. Geologist, microbiologist, polyglot and lifelong mushroom enthusiast.

Frederik Cruyt

R&D Engineer at MycoVision


Extra information

We recommend the Cleythil Hotel.


Location
Just outside Maldegem, 20 km from Mycelia Academy in Deinze, you will find the most welcoming Cleythil Hotel. The spacious garden offers you a magnificent view on the green fields and woods of Drongengoed. From a strategic point of view, Cleythil Hotel benefits an unique location. Just a 20-minute drive from historic Bruges and less than 30 minutes from the beautiful historic Ghent you make the finest day trips.


Rooms
The rooms are contemporary and comfortable with 32-inch HD flat-screen digital tv, free wired internet, a tea/coffee maker and a sitting are. All these elements make the rooms complete. A varied buffet breakfast is served each morning. You can submit a request for a gluten-free breakfast. (To be requested in advance.)


Price
The price per night for a single room is € 89 per person, breakfast included.

You can book this accommodation directly with us as a free service. During the registration process you can select whether you want to use this service or not. After the booking is done with us, you will get an invoice from the hotel to pay for the amount of nights you are staying.

Free Wi-Fi is available in the entire hotel. You can relax in the outdoor sauna and you can enjoy a drink in the bar or on the terrace. Papinglo Restaurant, with open kitchen, offers you a culinary à la carte menu.

There is free parking at the hotel. With our rental bicycles you can explore the beautiful surroundings, and in half an hour by car you reach our nice Belgian coast.


Check-in

late check-in is possible. After 10 p.m. guests can enter through the sliding door, and to the right on the wall they will find an envelope with their name on it. In it is their key. With this key they can enter the hotel as well as their room.


The hotel will also make you an invoice for the number of nights requested. 
The price per night is € 89/person, breakfast included.


Cancellations and prepayment conditions

For cancellation up to 3 days before arrival date, no fee will be charged for the reserved room; for multi-room reservation, this condition applies up to max 2 rooms. For cancellation up to 1 day before arrival date, 50% of the total reservation will be charged and for cancellation the day itself or no-show, the total reservation will be charged.


Discover Cleythil Hotel over here.

Your course fee includes:

  • light bread meal every day of the course: bread with toppings, cheese, charcuterie, an egg dish and soup,
  • Coffee, Tea, snacks, fruit, waters and juices during all breaks,
  • Welcome dinner the first evening.
 

Other dinners are at your own expense.

How to travel to Mycelia Academy?

Do you take the train after arriving at the airport?

Shuttle Service for hotel to Mycelia transportation

Since the hotel is located in Maldegem, about 20km from Mycelia, we are pleased to inform you that a shuttle service has been arranged to conveniently transport you between your hotel in Maldegem and Mycelia Academy.

The shuttle will operate in the morning and evening, ensuring timely transportation for your courses.

The shuttle service is available at € 75 per person per course week. The shuttle service fee will be billed directly by Mycelia Academy.

Please note that while we offer this shuttle service for your convenience, you are also free to arrange your own accommodation and transportation if you prefer.

Or would you like to dive into a different topic?

Substrate and Wood Fungi Production course

Mycomaterials course

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