FungAI
Smart biomining for a greener economy
A truly scalable & nature-friendly solution
Our Vision
Regenerative | Smart | Efficient
Our vision is to lead the charge towards a more sustainable future by revolutionizing the recovery of strategic metals through the power of fungi and AI-enabled systems. Our startup aims to change the status quo by providing an IoT-enabled in-situ biomining solution, which is scalable, economical and environmentally friendly.
Through the use of cutting-edge smart systems we strive to develop a robust fungal bioleaching process which is self-regulating. Our mission is to make strategic metal recovery and biomass synthesis accessible to a wider range of small and medium-sized enterprises, providing a community-centric solution that truly fosters social regeneration.
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Our Philosophy
“Design, if it is to be ecologically responsible and socially responsive, must be revolutionary and radical.”
V. Papanek (Design for the Real World: Human Ecology and Social Change)
Our Solution
Meet Our Team
Who We Are
Aaron Middleton
Founder & CTO
Andrea Daneshfar
CEO
Ramon Thali
COO & Head of Bioengineering
Nele Viaene
CMO
Please note: the solution behind FungAI was a technical concept created by Aaron Middleton, but was subsequently matured as part of a capstone project within an EMBA program (this site was born out of this activity and due to industrial interest in our solution). However, it should be noted that some of the information on this site may not be reflective of current developments. The most rapid communication channel is a message via LinkedIn.
Why FungAI
Socially &
Ecologically
Responsible
Primary Mining
Economical for Low-Grade Deposits
Our tandem process solution can mitigate risks against metal price volatility and ensures long-term profitability.
Low-Energy Process for Truly "Green Metals"
Passive design principles ensures our embodied energy remains low, which can reduce the embodied energy of critical metal-derived products e.g. batteries.
Community Engagement
Our solution is congruent with empowering local communities and ecological stewardship.
Smart Biomining
Internet-of-Things (IoT) enabled and Industry 4.0 primed, which is self-regulating and ensures future readiness.
Recycling Waste & Bioremediation
Cost-Effective Waste Recovery
Our solution is scalable to both small-scale municipal operations and larger centralized Recycling Centers.
Primed for Mixed Waste
Fully scalable to mixed waste environments, with metal-specific sequential chambers.
Biomass Conversion
Potential to synthesize mycorzhidal fungi into high-value by-products.
Technology Integrator
Our trading platform ensures that high-value metal products are reintegrated into the circular product economy. For example, pharmaceutical firms can readily source Indium for medical imaging technologies.
Current Phase: Lab Trials & Prototyping
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Progress Update
We are currently in the process of initiating lab-scale trials and concept validation. Cooperation agreements with key institutions and industrial stakeholders have already been detailed. This would include academic and industrial partners within the following market segments:
Academic
- Scalability trials for metal extraction efficiency
- Biomass synthesis trials
- Sustainable agriculture institutions
Industrial
- Primary ore mining
- E-waste recycling
- Bioremediation
If you are interested in being part of this journey, please feel free to get in touch.
Recent Recognitions: FungAI was recently recognised by Impact Shakers as ‘‘Impact Startups to Watch”.
Get Involved
Harvesting materials & metals for a greener tomorrow.
Email (or, preferably, contact us via LinkedIn)
info@fungai.bio