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Transforming tropical agro-waste into next-gen biocomposites

MyCeNova pioneers a novel class of mycelium-based composites engineered from tropical agro-waste, contributing to regenerate polluting industries and accelerate circular value chains.

Our solution, powered by a pioneer rural biofabrication model, transforms residual biomass into advanced biomaterials, offering scalable, locally sourced alternatives to non-biodegradable inputs.

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What MyCeNova does?

Born in Ecuador, we operate at the intersection of sustainable innovation, circular economy, and inclusive growth, creating value-added bio-based solutions with triple impact to address today’s material challenges.

We deliver socio-economic and environmental value by creating rural jobs, empowering local communities, and reducing waste, reshaping extractive systems through sustainable materials and scalable, lean infrastructure.

Our initial product offering

We start with two innovative product lines for packaging and construction, engineered from banana and coconut residues, mycelium, and natural biowax.

EcoPacks

Compostable, lightweight, and form-fitted containers & gift boxes for specialty exports (premium), electronics, and cosmetics.

BioPanels

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

Co-create with us

Partner on co-branded and joint-venture projects with industry to unlock new formulations, deploy technology transfer TT, and create long-term IP-driven value to scale bio-based tech across sectors

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Multi-sector platform

A growing biomaterials platform with early B2B market fit, integrating product commercialization and tech services to expand into diverse industries while leveraging new biomass streams

Santiago Maldonado

CEO – Founder

Chemical engineer, expert in corporate innovation, process improvement, and sustainability-circular economy. MSc in Global Management of Innovation and Technology at LUT University, Finland.

Nelson Dueñas

Strategic Tech Advisor

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.