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Transforming tropical agro-waste into sustainable biocomposites

MyCeNova pioneers a novel class of FRM (fiber-reinforced mycelium) composites engineered from Ecuador’s tropical biomass, contributing to regenerate polluting industries and accelerate circular value chains.

Our solution, powered by rural agro-waste hubs, transforms agricultural residues into high-performance biocomposites, offering scalable, cost-efficient, and locally sourced alternatives to non-biodegradable, carbon-intensive materials.

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What MyCeNova does?

MyCeNova is a biomaterials venture born in Ecuador that leverages tropical biodiversity and deep tech to address today’s material challenges. Positioned at the intersection of sustainable innovation, circular economy, and inclusive growth, we create regenerative solutions on a global scale by turning waste into value.

Beyond replacing plastics and extractive inputs, we drive socio-environmental and economic impact by creating rural jobs, empowering local communities, and reducing waste. We aim to reshape high-impact industries with sustainable materials via low-cost infrastructure, scalable growth, and lasting value for a greener future.

Our innovative product offering

We start with two product lines from banana and coconut fibers fused with mycelium and sealed by biowax.

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EcoPacks

Compostable, lightweight, and form-fitted packaging
solutions tailored for electronics, logistics, and specialty exports.

BioPanels

Modular, insulating, and fireproof construction panels for indoor-grade applications with a roadmap to prefab housing systems for disaster-prone areas.

Co-create with us in specialty R&D

Partner on co-branded projects to pioneer specialty materials and deliver cutting-edge solutions for advanced niche sectors

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Multi-sector platform

A growing biomaterials platform with inmediate market fit with Ecopacks & Biopanels, expanding into diverse industries and new biomass streams for long-term scalability.

Santiago Maldonado

CEO – Co founder

Chemical engineer, expert in corporate innovation, process improvement, and sustainability-circular economy. Master’s in GMIT at LUT University, Finland

Nelson Dueñas

CTO – Co founder

Biologist, expert in applied mycology, with more than 11 years of experience in developing mycelium technologies and biomaterials. Co-owner of Numy, Austrian startup of mycoprotein.