Mycota Biosciences Inc

What Mycota Biosciences Inc does

Mycota Biosciences Inc (operating as Mycota Lab) is a US 501c3 non-profit molecular DNA laboratory founded in 2015, with a primary laboratory in Ann Arbor, Michigan and registration in Montréal, Canada. The organization conducts DNA extraction, amplification, and sequencing of fungal specimens, with a stated goal of producing a comprehensive DNA-based biodiversity survey of North American macrofungi. Its core product is a full-service DNA barcoding package (tissue sampling, PCR amplification, Sanger sequencing with forward and reverse reads, sequence editing, and GenBank upload), priced from $1.75 to $250 per specimen depending on volume. The lab has built proprietary protocols for Oxford Nanopore Technologies (ONT) MinION and Flongle sequencing, including a brute-force four-reaction PCR approach validated on degraded herbarium specimens with a median age of approximately 80 years, and has processed over 10,000 specimens through this nanopore pipeline — described as the largest macrofungi nanopore dataset in existence. Supporting products include the LifePool PCR-Ready Primer Plates ($100), Bioreplica Mock Communities ($149), and an educational ONT MinION course priced at $300–$450.

Revenue is generated through fee-for-service DNA barcoding for researchers, academics, citizen scientists, non-profits, and commercial clients; sales of laboratory reagents and mock communities; course tuition; and specimen/eDNA sequencing contracts with state agencies (California Institute of Biodiversity, Pennsylvania DCNR, Michigan). The MycoMap Network platform, spanning 17 states and provinces across North America, provides free DNA sequencing opportunities for citizen scientists and integrates bidirectionally with iNaturalist and Mushroom Observer. Proceeds from paid services fund free sequencing programs and the company's nomenclatural e-publication "Latest in the Mycota" (ISSN: 2770-2774). Marketing and community engagement occur primarily through annual events including the Continental MycoBlitz, NAMA/NEMF/MSA conferences, and regional Mycota Gatherings.

Name

Mycota Biosciences Inc

Legal name

Mycota

Website

https://mycota.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Mycota Biosciences Inc is a US 501c3 non-profit molecular DNA laboratory, founded in 2015, that provides fungal DNA barcoding services and reagents to researchers, citizen scientists, state agencies, and mycological societies across North America via its Ann Arbor, Michigan lab and the MycoMap Network spanning 17 states and provinces.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Montréal

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. DNA Barcoding Services: Fee-for-service DNA sequencing and analysis for fungal specimens. Includes tissue processing, DNA extraction, PCR, sequencing, sequence editing, and data upload. Pricing varies by specimen count ($1.75-$250.00 range).
2. Educational Courses: DNA Barcoding with ONT MinION Course offered at $300-$450 per registrant. Includes online instruction, course materials, and post-course 96-well primer plate for participants in the USA.
3. Laboratory Supplies: Sale of LifePool PCR-Ready Primer Plates ($100) and Bioreplica Mock Communities ($149) for molecular biology quality control applications.
4. Government and NGO Contracts: Specimen and eDNA sequencing contracts with government agencies (California Department of Conservation, Pennsylvania DCNR, Michigan) and non-profit organizations (California Institute of Biodiversity, state mycological societies).
5. Donations (501c3): As a non-profit 501c3 organization, donations fund free sequencing opportunities and technological infrastructure development for community science initiatives.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Mycota Biosciences is a non-profit 501c3 molecular DNA laboratory that provides DNA barcoding services for fungal specimens (macrofungi) using nanopore sequencing technology. The lab supports academic research, biodiversity conservation, and taxonomic studies by generating high-quality fungal DNA sequences for institutional, governmental, and citizen-science clients, and supplies reference products such as LifePool plates and Bioreplica mock communities.

Product overview

Mycota Lab operates as a non-profit 501c3 molecular DNA laboratory offering DNA barcoding services for fungal biodiversity research. The core offering is the MycoMap Network platform combined with specimen-based DNA barcoding services. The service portfolio includes the DNA Barcoding Package for Sanger sequencing ($1.75–$250 per specimen), the DNA Barcoding with ONT MinION Course for nanopore training ($450), LifePool PCR-Ready Primer Plates for self-service barcoding ($100), and Bioreplica Mock Communities for quality control ($149). All services fund free sequencing opportunities for North American fungal surveys. The ePublication 'Latest in the Mycota' publishes mycological nomenclature.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MycoMap: Workflows and data management systems for specimen-based fungal barcoding, including the MycoMap Network providing free DNA sequencing across 17 states and provinces
• MycoBlitz
• MycoMap AC Network
• MycoMap BC Network
• MycoMap CA Network
• MycoMap Caribbean Network
• MycoMap FL Network
• MycoMap IN Network
• MycoMap MI Network
• MycoMap MO Network
• MycoMap Rockies Network
• Latest in the Mycota

Products and services

• DNA Barcoding Service
• LifePool Plates
• Bioreplica Mock Communities
• Mycology Training Courses

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% of recent nanopore specimens match previously-generated Sanger reference data at 100% similarity
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Hoosier Mushroom SocietycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing collaboration for Mycoflora of Indiana project. Over 20,000 specimens processed. HMS herbarium stores tens of thousands of specimens. Joint annual participation in Continental MycoBlitz events. HMS herbarium serves as primary specimen repository with open access policy.
• California Institute of BiodiversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecimen and eDNA sequencing project for the State of California. Supports CalAlive initiative for California biodiversity documentation.
• Pennsylvania Department of Conservation & Natural ResourcescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecimen and eDNA sequencing for Commonwealth of Pennsylvania conservation programs. Supports state biodiversity monitoring efforts.
• Michigan Mushroom Hunters ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMacrofungi of Michigan project - Over 4,000 specimens processed. Collaborative state-level fungal survey.
• University of Michigan HerbariumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBarcoding macrofungi at UM Herbarium - Over 5,000 collections. Currently processing 6,000 specimens including ~3,000 holotypes. Largest herbarium specimen project to date.
• North American Mycological Association (NAMA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNAMA Foray specimens - Thousands processed from NAMA-sponsored events. NAMA 2022 foray at Potosi, MO processed with nanopore. Annual participation in NAMA Annual Foray.
• Missouri Mycological SocietycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMacrofungi of Missouri project. Brad's Fall Foray collaboration (2017, 2018, 2019). Joint participation in state-level fungal surveys.
• Oxford Nanopore Technologies (ONT)coreTechnology or IntegrationONT provides MinION and Flongle sequencing devices and chemistry. Mycota uses ONT flowcells (10.4.1) and v14 Q20+ chemistry for DNA barcoding. Published full protocol for ONT DNA barcoding on protocols.io.
• Mushroom ObservercoreTechnology or IntegrationPlatform integration for specimen observations. Sequences pushed directly from MycoMap dashboard to MO sequence database. Bi-directional data sync between platforms.
• iNaturalistcoreTechnology or IntegrationCitizen science platform integration. Specimen photos uploaded to iNaturalist. GenBank accessions linked to iNat records. iNaturalist serves as central hub for specimen linkage to sequences, images, and collection info.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mycota-lab

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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