- Myco comes from Mycology, which means the scientific study of fungi
- Fungi is latin for mushrooms
Mission
To harness the power of fungi to create sustainable solutions that drive environmental consciousness and inspire a circular economy.
Vision
To become a leader in mycology-based innovation, fostering a world where fungi-driven solutions replace harmful industrial practices with sustainable alternatives.
Myco
Dima Al Srouri
Founder & CEO
At the intersection of cities and nature, Dima is a creative thought leader and a catalyst for sustainable transformation, fusing urban strategy, design and sustainability into transformative interventions.
Her work moves across scales and disciplines, transported by systems thinking and fueled by a deep-rooted expertise from years of practice across public and private sectors, and enriched by academic research. Dima brings a unique depth of expertise that bridges the science of cities, circular systems, and biomaterials.
Inspired by the fascinating world of fungi and their role in our ecosystems, Dima learned mycology and founded MycoSphere, to unlock the hidden potential of fungi to power a regenerative future through circular economy.
Our Eco System
As an affiliate to MycoSphere, Biospheric City Lab is a platform for sustainable development strategies and solutions with focus on cities and the built environment. Biospheric examines the city as an ecosystem and provide a unique perspective to create regenerative and resilient cities and developments.
Biospheric empowers MycoSphere with:
- Expert advice and support
- Holistic Sustainable development solutions
- Bespoke and customizable designs
- Concept development for a range of urban and architectural design solutions
- Multidisciplinary approach
Trusted by the UAE’s Innovation Ecosystem
MycoSphere has been selected by leading innovation, industrial, and venture-building programs that support the next generation of manufacturing and climate technologies in the region including:
MITDesignX accelerator
With Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Sponsored by Dubai Silicone Oasis (DSO), Dubai Technology Entrepreneur Campus (DTEC), Dubai Integrated Economic Zones (DIEZ)
Make It In the Emirates Industrial Accelerator
Sponsored by Emirates Development Bank (EDB) and the UAE Ministry of Industry & Advanced Technology (MOIAT)
C3 Standard Chartered Women in Tech Accelerator
Sponsored by Standard Chartered Foundation with Companies Creating Change (C3)
EGA Ramp-Up Accelerator
Sponsored by Emirates Global Aluminium and the UAE Ministry of Economy, with Companies Creating Change (C3)
MycoSphere In the Press
Fast company
TOCCO
Dubai Future Forum
Dubai Future Foundation
Dubai One TV
Al Dafrah TV
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