Mission
Our Mission
We're a Kentucky-based startup on a mission to develop sustainable materials through advanced technology inspired by local agriculture.
Agriculture × Innovation Science
A New Class of Sustainable, Nature-Inspired Material
Leveraging advanced agricultural technologies and the power of mycelium, we are redefining what materials can be—naturally.
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— About
About Us
Mycelium materials are new materials that are produced from the building blocks of mushrooms. Pure mycelium materials (PMM) are extremely functional materials that can be processed into leather or thread-like material that are natively biodegradable.
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Innovation Rooted in Nature
Not just a leather alternative — a brand-new category of material, grown from local agriculture and engineered for industry.
Challenge
Industry Challenge
The fashion and textile industries take a heavy toll on our planet. This outdated system isn't sustainable and it's time for a change.
Solution
Our Solution
AXIS combines advanced technology with local agriculture to create entirely new materials, not just alternatives.
Impact
Our Impact
We're creating high-performance, biodegradable materials while supporting local agriculture and green jobs in Kentucky.
— Environmental Impact
Sustainability
Mycelium is a highly sustainable material that utilizes agricultural waste and fermentation technology to create valuable products. It is extremely resource-efficient, requiring minimal water and energy, and is fully biodegradable, leaving no harmful waste behind. Additionally, mycelium supports localized production, reducing transportation emissions and promoting regional self-sufficiency.
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— Why Kentucky
Built in the Bluegrass
AXIS is proudly rooted in Kentucky. Our materials start with the Commonwealth's greatest strength — its agriculture — and grow from there.
Grown from local agriculture
We turn Kentucky agricultural by-products, including sugars from locally grown corn, into the feedstock our mycelium grows on.
A University of Kentucky partnership
We develop and characterize our pure mycelium materials alongside researchers at UK's Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food & Environment.
Central to the country
70% of the U.S. population is within a one-day drive, backed by infrastructure built for distribution and logistics.
Keeping talent home
We're creating high-quality, innovation-driven jobs to diversify Kentucky's economy and retain its best and brightest.
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Our Product
If you're interested in collaborating, testing, or learning more, get in touch with us — we'd love to hear from you.
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Sample Kit
Our materials are made from pure mycelium — the foundational network of fungi — grown on agricultural by-products.
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From the lab
Materials 101 What Is Mycelium Material? A Plain-Language Guide to the Future of Materials
Mycelium is the root network of fungi—and it may be the most important material science story of the decade. Here is how it works, why it matters, and what AXIS is building with it in Kentucky.
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Sustainability The True Cost of Leather—and a Cleaner Way to Make Materials
Leather is a natural material, but producing it comes at a steep environmental price. Here is what the numbers actually say, and how a grown, biodegradable alternative changes the equation.
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Let's build the next class of materials—together.
If you're interested in collaborating, testing, or learning more, get in touch with us — we'd love to hear from you.
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