Mycomaterials Production course

We will teach you how to
produce Mycomaterials

You’re surprised to find hardly any reliable information on production of mycomaterials on a professional level?

Don’t be. It is a new industry, so established companies protect their knowlegde. It’s a good thing. We also respect the trade secrets of companies like Mogu, Mycoworks, Ecovative and MME.

But we also need good and motivated newcomers in our sector. So we have designed a solution: a hands-on course on the basics of mycomaterial production. The Mycelia Academy is joining forces with Ecovative, MME, several universities, Mycelia and Sac O2 to get your project launched.

October 2024

2 595 (excl. VAT)

Deinze, Belgium

The course

This 5-day program has been developed over 2 years. We have searched far and wide for the right partners and landed with an international team of experts coming from the industry and research. Our alumni confirm: we don’t go for half-baked programs. This one is no exception.

We give you the real deal, guaranteed. Warning: this is an in-depth course and the learning curve is steep. Substantial 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
’90	What is mycelium? Life cycle of fungi: Mycelium, mushrooms and types of spores; Ecological relevance: Matter recycling and trophic interactions; The fungal cell as functional and structural unit: Hyphae
’90	Composite mycelium materials Material properties and sustainability perspective; Production methods and conditions to consider; Applications and current challenges

Afternoon
‘180	Production Composite mycelium panels Preparation of solid substrate; Inoculation of sterile substrate and first incubation; Moulding colonized substrate; Demoulding grown material and second incubation; Harvest and material drying
’15	Q&A on the day
	Evening visit to Ghent

Morning
’15	Introduction to the program
‘120	Pure Mycelium materials Production strategies, material properties and potential applications; Liquid shaken fermentation, Liquid surface fermentation; Solid fermentation Big commercial players and introductory patent landscape
’75	Mycelium materials and beyond Other avenues for fungi and mycelium; More properties of mycelium materials; Dream big: ongoing research and futuristic approaches

Afternoon
‘195	Producing pure mycelium sheets Biomass transfer in plate; Preparation of liquid media; Setting up preculture; Media inoculation and incubation; Harvest and material drying
’60	Video call with Thomas Van Haren – Ecovative Open discussion on patents

Morning
’15	Introduction to the program
’60	An introduction to Mycomaterials History of mycomaterials (commercial history, competitors, market outlook)
’60	Mycology for materials science Strains influencing the growth dynamics & material properties
‘100	Material properties & applications Substrate selection influencing the growth dynamics & material properties

Afternoon
’90	Biology & Microbiology The basics, identifications of contaminants, which contaminants are typical, what are the vectors?
’45	Quality control How to control the quality of the air, how to monitor and act, early warnings
’45	Cleaning & disinfection Cleaning protocols: Products, materials, methods, QC Disinfection protocols: Products, materials, methods, QC How to organize the cleaning: Rules, planning, checks
’45	Spawn What it is, its essential role in the success of projects, a profession on its own

Morning
’90	Ecovative site visit

Afternoon
‘120	Mycelium Materials Europe (MME) site visit Information on the production principle A short film for better illustration The presentation of the final product Answers to your questions

Morning
‘5	Introduction to the program
’90	Aseptical conditions Facility design – clean rooms: What is a clean room, the basics, organization of rooms, parameters tracking Best pratices in clean rooms: How to go in, how to go out, how to get dressed, how to work in a clean room, etc.
’90	Raw materials and preparation Introduction to substrate production: Components, mixing, humidification, bag filling General introduction to solid state substrate composition and ingredients. Production systems: Overview of the current standardized systems
’90	Heat treatment Pasteurization/ sterilization; advantages and disadvantages Introduction to pasteurization: Pasteurization: Essentials, pitfalls, technical requirements, different applications, theory behind the process Introduction to sterilization and cooling: Sterilization and cooling: Essentials, pitfalls, technical requirements, different applications, theory behind the process

Afternoon
	Parallel Practical Sessions
’55	Practical session to understand biology Aseptic conditions, contamination, microbiology
’55	Breathing bags & boxes Techniques & gas exchange
’55	Cleaning

Our very first edition

Mycomaterials Production course (October '24)

14 October 2024 -

18 October 2024

Only 8 of 18 spots available

Curious about the content?

Produce a batch of sound panel mycofoams from raw material to finished panel
Explore the world of new mycomaterial applications such as textiles, components, yarns and their possible and impossible applications
A solid introduction to mycelium production: components, mixing, filling, bag closing, inoculation, incubation, …
How to deal with risks and micro-organisms in the production of mycelium

What our participants say about our courses

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!

Some more topics?

What are the existing machines in the industry?
Crucial information on strain maintenance, mycelium cultures and inoculum production
How to create a sustainable business model with mycomaterials?
Understand the different production technologies you can apply
Practice inoculation, moulding, bagging, sterilising, pouring, mixing, designing
And much, much more: Incubation , quality control, stresstests, construction, additives, ...

Extra information

Accommodation

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

A 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.

Catering

Your course fee includes:

A 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.

Transport

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.

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