Ephea and Mogu are two innovative brands under SQIM that focus on mycelium-based biomaterials. Ephea specializes in premium-grade, animal-free leather alternatives for fashion and automotive interiors, while Mogu offers versatile panels and surfaces for architecture and design. Both product lines are created through a fermentation-driven process that upcycles organic waste, providing sustainable alternatives to traditional materials.

These biomaterials are biodegradable and compostable, reducing the environmental impact of production and consumption. By leveraging SQIM's biofabrication platform, Ephea and Mogu ensure uniformity, scalability, and environmental performance in their materials. This approach requires minimal energy and land use compared to traditional fabrication methods, making them a more sustainable choice for businesses looking to reduce their carbon footprint.

The recent Series A funding received by SQIM will enable Ephea and Mogu to expand their industrial production and market reach, offering brands the opportunity to incorporate circular, high-value materials that blend science, design, and sustainability.

• Premium-grade, animal-free leather alternatives for fashion and automotive interiors
• Versatile panels and surfaces for architecture and design
• Fermentation-driven process for creating biomaterials
• Upcycled organic waste used in material fabrication
• Biodegradable and compostable materials
• Minimal energy and land use compared to traditional fabrication methods
• Uniformity, scalability, and environmental performance
• Series A funding for industrial production and market deployment
• Circular economy approach to material production
• Bridge between science, design, and sustainability