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Our vision is to raise awareness of the role that fungi play in nature. We are committed to preserving and protecting ecosystems, so that we can continue to research and understand them in the future.
MISSION
We harness the potential of fungi.
Whether in agriculture, environmental protection or for industrial applications – our research-based approach enables us to break new ground in harnessing the potential of fungi.
TEAM
We share a fascination for the central role fungi play in our ecosystems.
MyPilz was founded in February 2022 out of this enthusiasm. Since then, we have been working on sustainable solutions and supporting pioneering projects with the most advanced methods of modern fungal research.
Miriam is a biotechnologist specialising in innovative sequencing technologies and bioinformatic data analysis. She established nanopore sequencing in her master's thesis on plant systems at the Australian National University in Canberra. Her doctorate at the Vienna University of Technology was dedicated to cellular signalling in fungi. There she deepened her understanding of fungi and their interaction with the environment. She carried out her practical work at the AIT, Austrian Institute of Technology. Today, Miriam contributes her extensive expertise and passion for fungal research as Head of Research and Development at MyPilz.
Photo: Lukas Hof
In her role as Business Operations Manager at MyPilz, Olivia is a key point of contact for the management team, the staff and our partners. She combines organisational skills with excellent interpersonal skills and ensures that communication, processes and collaboration all work together seamlessly.
Her day-to-day work takes place in a dynamic environment where scientific innovation meets entrepreneurial skill. She remains calm under pressure, sets clear priorities, and always works with the utmost reliability and discretion.
She sees her work as a supportive contribution to the shared vision of regeneratively utilising nature as a path to a sustainable future.
Wolfgang Hinterdobler is an enthusiastic natural scientist and biotechnologist. Studying Botany at the University of Vienna enabled Wolfgang to spend a research period at La Gamba tropical station in Costa Rica. There, he analysed the compounds produced by tropical fungi living in symbiosis with plants. Fascinated by these complex interactions, he continued his research at the AIT Austrian Institute of Technology, completing his doctorate on the topic of 'Chemical Communication of Fungi' at the Vienna University of Technology.
Wolfgang wants to use his expertise to develop and implement sustainable, resource-efficient projects. By founding MyPilz, he has turned a lifelong fascination into a profession.
Photo: Lukas Hof
René Lux is the Commercial Director of MyPilz and the host of the Pilzfestspiele, Vienna's biennial fungal festival.
In his work, he considers fungi as key factors for the transition to a regenerative, bio-based circular economy. Not only do fungi serve as resources, they also serve as models for symbiotic and resilient production and exchange systems.
Photo: Lukas Hof
PRESS
MyMushroom in the media.
PARTNER
With a strong network as a foundation.
Innovation thrives where knowledge is shared and trust grows. We owe our success to our strong network of renowned research institutions, industry partners and interdisciplinary experts. Together, we develop practical solutions at the intersection of science, sustainability, and technology.
REFERENCES
Experiences of successful cooperation.
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