Advanced materials / Portugal → Europe
Biology.
Engineered for insulation.
We develop bio-based insulation from mycelium and agricultural residues for the next generation of European buildings.
V2 developed and tested. V3 in development.
V2 thermal conductivity
Experimental V2 resultPrototype generations developed
Now in development
ClimateLaunchpad Portugal
202601 / Material platform
A new starting point for insulation.
Biological networks. Material engineering. Building performance.
Mycelium forms a binding network. Agricultural residues and cork provide biological material inputs. Our work brings them together in a composite designed around thermal performance, repeatability and manufacturing.
Explore the materialThe European context
Buildings are changing. So must their materials.
of EU energy consumption is in buildings
of EU buildings have poor energy performance
annual energy renovation rate
Source: European Commission · EU building stock
EPBD / EU 2024/1275
A whole-life view of buildings.
The EPBD introduces life-cycle global warming potential calculation and disclosure in energy performance certificates for new buildings.
From 1 January: new buildings over 1,000 m² of useful floor area.
From 1 January: all new buildings.
Material choices will face closer life-cycle scrutiny. The requirement concerns building-level assessment; it does not prescribe a particular material. Read the Commission’s explanation
02 / Applications
Inside the building envelope.
Walls. Roofs. Prefabricated systems. We are developing the material around the places insulation needs to perform.
Target building applicationsExplore building applicationsConceptual assembly · layers and detailing depend on the building system.
03 / Development
From a first prototype to industrial ambition.
Two generations developed. V3 moves the focus towards performance and repeatability.
- V1
Proof of concept
Completed
- V2
Functional material iteration
Completed
- V3
Performance + repeatability
In development
- 04
Independent validation
Next stages
- 05
Application development
Next stages
- 06
Certification pathway
Next stages
- 07
Pilot manufacturing
Next stages
- 08
Industrial scale
Next stages
04 / Recognition
Progress beyond the laboratory.
BYB Venture Lab
Programme participation
H2O & Sustainability Innovation Hub
Finalist
05 / People
Four founders. Complementary disciplines.
Materials engineering, chemical engineering, biotechnology, finance and business development. One team connecting the laboratory to the European construction market.
Meet the teamPartnerships
The next stage is built together.
Material ambition. Shared.