Mykor develops structurally insulated panels and loose infill insulation that significantly reduce operational carbon emissions from buildings by enhancing thermal performance and minimizing embodied carbon in manufacturing. Their materials are 100% circular, biobased, and fire-resistant, achieving a 71% reduction in manufacturing emissions compared to traditional insulation products.
Funding
£7.8M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
The built environment contributes significantly to global carbon emissions, with a substantial portion stemming from operational energy consumption in buildings. Inadequate insulation leads to increased heating and cooling demands, resulting in higher energy bills and a larger carbon footprint. Traditional insulation materials often have high embodied carbon due to energy-intensive manufacturing processes and reliance on non-renewable resources.
Solution
Mykor provides bio-based insulation solutions designed to minimize both operational and embodied carbon in buildings. Their product line includes structurally insulated panels (MykoSIP) and loose-fill insulation (MykoBead), both made from 100% circular and renewable materials. These materials enhance thermal performance, reducing the energy required for heating and cooling. Mykor's insulation products offer a sustainable alternative to traditional options, significantly decreasing manufacturing emissions and promoting a circular economy within the construction industry.
Target Audience
Mykor's primary customers are building developers, construction companies, and homeowners seeking sustainable and energy-efficient insulation solutions.
Features
- MykoSIP: Structurally insulated panels for walls, roofs, and floors.
- MykoBead: Loose-fill insulation for cavity walls, attics, and hard-to-reach areas.
- 100% bio-based and circular materials.
- Fire-resistant properties.
- Acoustic insulation capabilities.
- Thermal insulation for energy efficiency.
- Carbon sequestration during material growth.
- Reduced embodied carbon in manufacturing (71% reduction compared to PIR).