Illuminature

About Illuminature

Illuminature is a Dutch biomaterials technology company developing mycelium-based alternatives to fossil-based plastics for horticulture. Our first product is a biodegradable plant pot, grown in days from local agricultural residual streams and fungal mycelium. The pot is designed to meet the operational demands of professional horticulture: performance under real-world growing conditions, compatibility with existing machinery, and a clean return to soil at end of life.

Our work combines biomaterial innovation, R&D and practical industry fit to create products that support both operational performance and better end-of-life outcomes.

We believe biomaterials can succeed in horticulture when they meet the industry on its own terms — operationally, economically, and at scale.

We are interested in connecting with growers, manufacturers, biomaterials partners, investors, and strategic collaborators shaping the future of circular horticulture.

Keywords

• Bio-Based Materials
• Biodegradable Growing Products
• Biodegradable Plant Pots
• Biodegradable Products
• Biomaterials R&D
• Business Development
• Circular Economy
• Circular Materials
• Data-Driven R&D
• Faas – Fungi As A Service
• Grant Strategy (Wbso / Mit / Eu)
• Growing Products
• Horticulture
• Horticulture Industry
• Horticulture Innovation
• Horticulture Supply Chain
• Industrial Biotech
• Material Innovation
• Mycelium Applications
• Mycelium Biomaterials
• Mycelium Studio – R&D And Bio-Design
• Plastic Alternatives
• Scale-Up
• Soil-Biodegradable Materials
• Strategic Partnerships
• Sustainable Innovation
• Sustainable Materials

Address

• Headquarters

  Alendorperweg3451GMUtrecht, Netherlands

Team by function

Based on 6 public job profiles as of 3 September 2026.

• Founder / Owner2
• Design / UX1
• Executive / C-Suite1
• HR / People / Recruiting1
• Skilled Trades / Technical1