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Burcu Arıkan Dildar

Co-Founder & CEO

MYCONOM Biomaterials

Istanbul, Türkiye

1 profile visitSustainable/circular solution provider

We create mycelium and agricultural waste-based composites, providing a sustainable alternative to styrofoam in architecture and construction.

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MYCONOM Biomaterials

MYCONOM Biomaterials

Start-up company

Istanbul, Türkiye

Myconom develops biodegradable composite materials using mushroom mycelium and agricultural/forestry wastes. Mycelium composites are petroleum-free, 100% home compostable and alternative to plastics, especially styrofoam used in packaging. They can be customized to meet specific requirements; such as mechanical strength, fire resistance, or thermal insulation, making them suitable for diverse industries.
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About me

Burcu Arıkan worked in the marketing and advertising industry for about 10 years. She was responsible for the planning, development and execution of marketing programs and initiatives for some of the leading brands in Turkey and globally.

She started her own business on edible grow it yourself mushroom kits in 2017 to encourage food production in cities. With Cem Dildar, she applied her knowledge on the myco composite materials.

Burcu Arıkan has a master’s degree in Advertising at the University of Texas at Austin and bachelor’s degree in Psychology at Istanbul University.

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Skills

  • Product management
  • Biomaterial design

Marketplace (3)

  • Product

    Mycelium Based Acoustic Panels

    We design biomaterials using mushroom mycelium and agricultural waste, creating sustainable alternatives to traditional acoustic materials.

    • Waste Cycle
    • Circular Economy
    • Creative Industries
    • Construction & Mining
    • Ecodesign and packaging
    • Customers/application partners
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    Burcu Arıkan Dildar

    Co-Founder & CEO at MYCONOM Biomaterials

    Istanbul, Türkiye