FungALL is a community interest company operating in the third sector, dedicated to developing sustainable communities and building innovative food systems - by leveraging social impact funding, corporate sponsorship, and tailored ESG packages, we aim to establish an interconnected network of localised mushroom hubs in every city ward.We have already quickly established a network across South Manchester, building urban farms and laboratory facilities in unused spaces that transform local waste into nutritious community meals. These spaces serve as innovative hubs where community members can develop sustainable ideas and create meaningful climate solutions through our community-led projects.Our scaleable blueprint integrates fungi, and education, alongside our automated mushroom cultivation systems to provide a unique solution that enhances social cohesion and promotes fairness, inclusivity, and equity.

Providing environmental education to young people in the Greater Manchester area.

Finding innovative solutions within the developing mycology sectors.

Working alongside nutritional scientist and senior lecturer Haleh Moravej and the MetMUnch sustainability team, we will challenge young people to think about sustainable food systems and practices through methods of content creation and creative community engagements. It is a part of the Manchester Metropolitan Universities Future Talent scheme offering paid internships to previous graduates.

Accelerate ME is the UK's leading student start-up accelerator. AME helps university students and alumni from North West’s leading universities to build, develop and grow their businesses through an intensive 4-month programme. To date, the Accelerate ME’s portfolio includes 70 diverse startups which have created over 100 jobs and have gone on to raise £3.5M+ in Seed and Series A funding. If you want to be in the next cohort or to find out more information check out: https://accelerateme.co