Welcome to the First Biodesign Academy Newsletter!

Dear Biodesign Community,

We are thrilled to welcome you to the very first edition of the Biodesign Academy Newsletter! Whether you're an expert in the field or just beginning your journey into biodesign, we're here to provide you with educational resources, expert insights, and the latest updates from the industry. Our goal is to support you every step of the way, and we’re excited to bring you valuable content moving forward.

Now, let’s dive into some exciting opportunities and events happening in the biodesign and biomaterials space!

Opportunities & Events

🇳🇱 Jan van Eyck Academie: Future Materials Programme

The Jan van Eyck Academie is currently accepting applications for two prestigious fellowships as part of its Future Materials Programme: the Fashion & Textile Material Fellowship and the Future Materials Fellowship. Both fellowships span 11 months, offering a unique opportunity for creatives and researchers to explore sustainable material innovations.

• Deadline: 2 September 2024

• Residency Period: 15 January – 15 December 2025

There are just over two weeks left to apply, so don’t miss out! For more information and to apply, visit the official page here.

🇺🇸 Mycelium Tissue Culture Workshop @ Biotech Without Borders

Ever wondered how we went from foraging mushrooms to growing them for diverse uses like biomaterials and textiles? Now's your chance to learn!

Biotech Without Borders is hosting a hands-on workshop titled “How To Run Mycelium: A Fungal Tissue Culture Workshop”, led by Craig Trester, founder of MYC.NYC. This workshop is designed to teach you the essential laboratory techniques needed to cultivate mycelium, a critical component of fungal-based biomaterials.

• Workshop Highlights:

  • Learn how to cultivate mycelium on agar for various uses, from mushroom cultivation to creating biological materials.

  • Gain hands-on experience with sterile techniques, media formulation, and creating a personal still air chamber from up-cycled materials.

  • Understand how fungi can be applied to alternative agriculture, bioremediation, and more.

• Instructor: Craig M. Trester, a community scientist and mycologist, brings extensive experience in biomimicry and permaculture through mycology.

For more details or to sign up for the workshop, visit here.

We hope you find these opportunities and events inspiring and useful. Stay tuned for future newsletters where we’ll continue to share key developments, learning opportunities, and expert insights to help you grow in your biodesign journey.

Thank you for being a part of the Biodesign Academy community, and we look forward to bringing you even more value as we move forward.

Best regards,
The Biodesign Academy Team