Transforming Tropical Agro-Waste into Sustainable Solutions

We transform agricultural waste into high-performance biocomposites offering sustainable alternatives to extractive, carbon-heavy materials. Powered by agro-waste innovation hubs, our solution advances the circular economy with scalable, cost-efficient, and locally sourced biomaterials.

Our solution engineers advanced fiber-reinforced mycelium (FRM) composites from Ecuador’s tropical biomass, contributing to regenerate polluting industries like packaging and construction.

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About MyCoBana

MyCoBana is a biomaterials venture based in Ecuador that harnesses the power of nature and science to address today’s material challenges. Operating at the intersection of biotechnology, sustainability, and local innovation, we transform agricultural residues into regenerative solutions that deliver long-term value for both people and planet.

More than a plastic replacement, MyCoBana builds circular supply chains that strengthen local agriculture, empower communities, and restore ecosystems. By focusing on scalable, locally sourced alternatives, we’re helping reshape high-impact industries like packaging and construction with low-footprint materials rooted in tropical biodiversity.

Our Innovative Product Offering

EcoPacks

Compostable, lightweight, and form-fitted packaging
solutions tailored for electronics, logistics, and specialty exports.

BioPanels

Circular, structural, and insulating modular indoor-grade construction panels with a roadmap to prefab housing systems for disaster-prone areas.

Technical Collaboration

R&D partnership for developing advanced products for niche sectors

Multi-sector platform

Specialty material innovation made from agricultural waste for diverse industrial sectors

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Specialty material innovation

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Contact us at: santimaldo93@gmail.com

Why Choose MyCoBana

Discover our unique advantages today

01.

Innovative Materials

We create high-performance biocomposites from agricultural waste, offering sustainable alternatives to traditional packaging and construction materials.

02.

Local Sourcing

Utilizing Ecuador’s abundant tropical biomass, we reduce costs significantly while supporting local economies and communities.

03.

First-Mover Advantage

With no global patents for our unique formulation, we lead the biomaterials market with a clear roadmap for innovation.

Our Team

Santiago Maldonado

CEO – Co founder

•Chemical engineer, expert in corporate innovation, process  improvement, and sustainability-circular economy. Master’s in GMIT at LUT University, Finland

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Joselyn Santamaria

CTO – Co founder

Microbiologist with experience in pharma & environmental sectors in Ecuador and Canada. Committed on researching novel biomaterial, fungal, and sustainable solutions

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contact us: santimaldo93@gmail.com

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