Novobiom

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What if the solution to environmental problems came from undergrowth? 🍄 At Novobiom, mushrooms are not just cooking ingredients... They are true ecological heroes, at the service of our planet! Thanks to fungal biotechnologies, they transform waste into valuable resources and decontaminate the soil in a 100% natural way. Fascinating, isn't it? 🤩

Pioneers in the field of environmental biotechnology, the Novobiom team designs bioremediation and fungal biorefinery technologies. 🔬 In concrete terms, it uses an exclusive library of 300 mushroom strains (optimized using advanced biological modeling and artificial intelligence) capable of breaking down toxic organic contaminants (hydrocarbons, chlorinated solvents, PFAS, etc.) and valorizing waste into high value-added products. No less! 😯

Their patented fermentation process in a solid medium allows production adapted to various fields: soil decontamination , textile fiber recycling , enzyme extraction and the production of biomolecules for sectors such as cosmetics, among others. 🌿 Result? Their solutions allow for up to 50% cost reduction and 70% reduction in CO₂ emissions compared to conventional methods! An action with multiple potential that fills us up a corner! 💚

Based in Louvain-la-Neuve, this Walloon start-up is internationally recognised and supported by prestigious programmes such as the L'Oréal Incubation Programme, the BMW Foundation RESPOND and the Circular Innovation Fund... and most recently the European Innovation Council's Accelerator programme, a real springboard! Proof that their fungal innovation is making sparks! 🌍⚡

So, have we convinced you to join this company committed to the circular and regenerative approach ? Let's go, they're just waiting for you to sow the seeds of a more sustainable future ! 🌱

Advanced Environmental Biotechnology

Mushrooms at the service of sustainability

Label Solar Impulse Solution

International recognition

A taste of the team

At Novobiom, team spirit is rooted in a common mission : to build a more sustainable future with mushrooms! 🍄 And for this, we can count on passionate and caring humans with complementary expertise ! Whether they come from the world of life sciences and environmental research, sustainable development consulting, biomimicry and innovation, we can count on this committed mix to push the limits of environmental biotechnology!

To weld all these beautiful people together, there is nothing better than convivial moments : aperitifs, restaurant outings, sharing pies (yes yes), without forgetting mushroom picking in the wood of Lauzelle! 🍂 So many moments that allow the team to get together and celebrate their successes, such as their move, for example! 📦 For the record, after intense weeks, they left their old offices for more spacious premises in Louvain-la-Neuve. A challenging change that required a pause in operations but which now allows us to recruit new talent and innovate even more! 🎯

If you too want to be part of an international team and contribute to a growing company, don't hesitate: your dynamism and skills can make all the difference! 🌏🚀

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Our commitments to a sustainable world

Novobiom uses fungi to remove persistent organic contaminants (hydrocarbons, chlorinated solvents, PFAS, etc.), reducing soil toxicity and avoiding costly and polluting chemical or heat treatments. Their solutions enable up to 50% cost reduction and 70% reduction in CO₂ emissions compared to conventional methods. Less pollution, more natural solutions! 🍄✨

The company transforms industrial waste streams (textiles, plastics, biomass) into high value-added products such as enzymes, biopolymers or biomolecules for the cosmetics and chemical industry.

By replacing polluting processes with biological alternatives, Novobiom promotes a circular approach and paves the way towards a responsible ecological transition. 🏭

Novobiom promotes the emergence of skilled jobs in the field of biotechnology, environmental management and artificial intelligence applied to bioremediation. The company thus contributes to the development of local expertise in bioeconomy and sustainable biotechnologies. 🤩