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MOGU @ MATERIAL DISTRICT UTRECHT 2025 We are excited to announce that Mogu will be showcasing its latest innovations at MaterialDistrict Utrecht - March 12-14, 2025 📍 Join us at Stand C04 to explore our new mycelium-based products, including the Pluma Kiwi wall panels – now even stronger, more durable, and with a new refined finish. All in all, a fantastic opportunity to engage with the future of sustainable design and discover cutting-edge products that combine nature, technology, and innovation. 🎙️ DON’T MISS SERENA CAMERE’S TALK! On March 14 at 13:35, Serena Camere, Director of Mogu business line, will take stage with a must-attend talk: "Biophilic Design // Mycelium-based Standardised Products". Get your free ticket and book a meeting with Mogu Team. FREE TICKET 👉 https://lnkd.in/d_b55MqS #Mogu #MaterialDistrict #MDU2025 #SustainableDesign #interiordesign #BioMaterials #sustainablearchitecture #MyceliumMaterials #InnovativeMaterials #InteriorTrends #SustainableInterior

🌱 Revolutionizing Natural Fabrics – One Innovation at a Time! 🔬✨ Sustainability is shaking up industries, and textiles are no exception! 🌍 The Deutsche Institute für Textil- und Faserforschung Denkendorf (DITF) have unveiled a game-changing lignin-based coating that extends the lifespan of natural fiber textiles by protecting against soil degradation for 160+ days! 💡🌿 A major win for eco-friendly civil engineering! 🏗️ But textiles aren’t the only industry ripe for reinvention... The leather industry is due for a major ethical & sustainable overhaul. 🔥 Enter SQIM, our portfolio company redefining luxury with EPHEA™️—a high-end, mycelium-based leather alternative cultivated from organic residues. 🌱🔬 By feeding fungi’s root structure (mycelium) with organic waste, SQIM is bridging the gap between nature & innovation—setting new standards for sustainable materials in luxury fashion. 👗👜 💡 Reasons to believe: ✅ Performance: EPHEA™️ isn’t just another leather alternative—it’s a revolution in look, feel, smell, and durability. Often hailed as “best in class,” it meets the highest luxury industry standards. 🏆 📈 Market Demand: Consumers & brands are craving ethical, sustainable leather solutions—and EPHEA™️ delivers. Luxury is evolving. 🌍♻️ 🌿 Sustainability Impact: ➖ 45-85% fewer GHG emissions vs. bovine leather 🐄 ➖ 30% fewer GHG emissions vs. sheep leather 🐑 ➖ 23% fewer GHG emissions vs. goat leather 🐐 ➖ Zero animal cruelty. 100% innovation. 💚 🚀 The future is bio-based! What do you think—will sustainable materials define the next era of luxury? Let’s discuss! 💬👇 #SustainableInnovation #FutureOfFashion #BioBasedMaterials #LuxuryReimagined #TextileRevolution #EcoFriendlyTech

// From engineering to design, from the first law of thermodynamics to mycelium. Maurizio Montalti, co-founder and Chief Mycelium Officer at SQIM / MOGU / Ephea, and a pioneer of regenerative design, has transformed his early curiosities into innovative scientific inquiries and a groundbreaking production paradigm. His journey unfolds at the intersection of biology, design, and technology, harnessing the power of fungi and microorganisms to create sustainable materials. From early lab experiments to founding companies like Officina Corpuscoli (NL) and SQIM (IT), Montalti demonstrates that the future of industry lies in regeneration—turning waste and low-value materials into valuable resources, thanks to active partnerships with non-human agents – thus, reimagining our relationship with the world we are inherently part of. A compelling exploration that dissolves the boundaries between nature and production, envisioning a continued progression towards a future where materials grow rather than being extracted, and sustainability becomes the new norm. Read the full article to discover how vision turns into reality, how regenerative design is increasingly shaping our everyday, and why this ever-evolving field could entirely redefine the way we create and consume.  >> https://lnkd.in/dTAXYqMh FLA Plus

// How will you shape the future of design and sustainability?  To mark its tenth anniversary, Mogu invites artists, designers, architects, engineers, students, and creative minds worldwide to participate in the Wall Disruption Design Contest 2025—a global open call for visionaries ready to redefine material innovation. // The challenge Create a bold, original texture for our mycelium-based PLUMA wall panels, where aesthetics, functionality, and sustainability converge. Your design should harness the power of art as a catalyst for awareness and transformation, deepening the key connection between humanity and nature. 📅 Deadline: March 31, 2025  💡 Free participation  🔗 For full details visit www.mogu.bio/contest Embrace your radical nature - join us in shaping the future of conscious design. 

Design with Nature: The Future of Sustainable Innovation Awaits!   Biomimicry and biofabrication are revolutionizing the way we approach design and production—merging Nature's time-tested genius with cutting-edge technology. From mycelium-based materials reshaping interiors to algae bioplastics reducing CO₂, the possibilities are endless and profoundly impactful.   Imagine designing spaces and products that don’t just mimic Nature but actively collaborate with it to create resilient, efficient, and beautiful solutions for a sustainable future.   Are you ready to lead the change and transform the world of design? Dive into the world of biomimetic and biofabricated innovation, where your creativity meets Nature’s brilliance. Together, let’s shape a greener, smarter, and more harmonious tomorrow.   🌱 Start designing with Nature today!  Discover the full article:  https://lnkd.in/dZ9qgnxg MOGU Maurizio Montalti

What do a circular showroom arena, a breathtaking Milan Design Week installation, and flagship stores for global brands have in common? They all share one story: innovation at its finest.  In 2024, we worked with leading names like Reebok, Nike, Sweaty Betty, and Alexander McQueen, bringing bold ideas to life with solutions that transform spaces and redefine design. From Paris to Milan, London to Glasgow, our projects have elevated interiors with a blend of cutting-edge aesthetics, sustainability, and creativity.  Curious to know how we did it? Discover the creative challenges we faced, the groundbreaking materials we developed, and the designs that left a lasting impact on some of the world’s most iconic locations. 

WEBINAR “DESIGNING WITH NATURE – ADOPTING MYCELIUM IN INTERIOR DESIGN” Are you curious about how design can become more sustainable and nature-inspired? Join our free webinar, led by Serena Camere, Head of Design & Sales of Mogu, and learn how to incorporate bio-based solutions into your projects. Discover how design can respect the environment without compromising on creativity and performance. 📅 Date: Thursday, 23 January 2025 ⏰ Time: 2 PM GMT 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/daBkwren This event is perfect for designers, architects, innovators, and anyone eager to embrace sustainable approaches in their work. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn from industry experts and make a real impact through design! Ciarán Ardagh #DesignWithNature #Sustainability #BioInnovation #Webinar #GreenDesign #Mogu #CircularDesign

🔬 Research and Innovation: Shaping a Sustainable Future, Together 🌍  As we approach 2025, we are inspired by the transformative power of research and innovation—a driving force shaping a brighter tomorrow. At SQIM, our passion for sustainability fuels our mission to create solutions that address today’s challenges, while anticipating the needs of future generations.  Research is the lifeblood of progress, redefining industries, sparking breakthroughs, and nurturing hope for a harmonious relationship between humanity and Nature. Every discovery takes us closer to a future where technology and sustainability coexist, benefiting all living beings.  Reflecting on 2024  This past year has been marked by remarkable achievements, from advancing renewable energy to pioneering eco-friendly technologies. These milestones remind us of the incredible potential of collaboration and competent determination. At SQIM, both ephea and mogu embody such innovative spirit, as resulting from the development of cutting-edge technologies for the creation of sustainable materials, to champion responsible design and manufacturing approaches.    Looking Ahead to 2025  As we step into the new year, we embrace the challenges and opportunities ahead with purpose. Guided by respect for our planet, we remain dedicated to crafting meaningful solutions that preserve resources, foster equitable growth, and empower industries to thrive sustainably.  At SQIM, we believe innovation thrives through collaboration. Together—with Nature, individuals, and communities—we’ll keep aligning our efforts to build a future where humanity and the planet flourish side by side.  ✨ Here’s to 2025: a year of curiosity, courage, and shared purpose!   From all of us at SQIM, including the teams behind ephea and mogu, we wish you a brilliant and sustainable year ahead. Let’s continue to dream big, innovate boldly, and shape a better future together. 🌟 MOGU #innovation #sustainability #mycelium #biotechnology #design #mogu #fashion #ephea

We are grateful to have been invited as guests and speakers at Kering Inno Days, the prestigious internal event organized by Kering Imagination Lab in Paris, on December 5th and 6th. This extraordinary occasion, dedicated to sharing knowledge and innovative opportunities to the Group’s teams and brands, serves as a strategic platform to explore cutting-edge technological trends, foster transformative change through inspiring experiences, and actively shape the dialogue on the future of the luxury sector. Kering | Stefano Babbini | Maurizio Montalti #Kering #KeringImaginationLab #SQUIM #ephea

We are delighted to share that our CEO, Stefano Babbini, will be a featured contributor to the ‘Biomaterials Year in Review’ Webinar, an exclusive event for Biofabricate Professional Members. This session will highlight pivotal moments of 2024 and explore ambitious opportunities for 2025, bringing together perspectives from leaders in luxury, biomaterials, and the investment space. We are honored to share our journey and expertise on this unique platform and eagerly look forward to engaging in inspiring discussions, uncovering actionable ideas, and exploring forward-thinking ideas that will shape the future of biofabrication.     #Biofabricate  #2024InReview #Bioinnovators #Biomaterials #LiveStream #Innovators #SQIM #EPHEA #NextGenMaterials Maurizio Montalti