SQIM is a Material Innovation Company based in Italy and active in the biomanufacturing of mycelium-based materials. SQIM has already developed proprietary technology for the biomanufacturing of flexible mycelium-based materials, aimed at applications in the sustainable fashion. This family of materials, called ephea™, is protected at both process and product levels by two patents, as well as by numerous trade secrets. In 2022, SQIM set up a pilot plant with a capacity of ≈4000 m² per year for the production of ephea™ materials. Therefore, the company is experienced in innovation, counting a R&D team strongly skilled for improving the process. Moreover, the company is a leader in the mycelium technology and has an industrial interest in innovating and in creating a new category of materials.