September 15, 2022 - February 15 2023, Bangladesh
Project Title: Mush-Hoom
Category of the Project: Women in Agriculture
Winning Position: Not mentioned
Region: Asia Pacific
Country: Bangladesh
Local Committee: IAAS Bangladesh SAU
Name of Contact Person: Anindita Ash Prome
Email of Contact Person: anindita.biotechnology.sau@gmail.com
Description of the Project: Mush-Hoom is a blockchain-based employment initiative that aims to empower women, housewives, retirees, and small job holders by providing them with opportunities in mushroom cultivation. The project focuses on training women to become professional mushroom growers using specialized Mush-Hoom chambers and spores, allowing them to cultivate mushrooms efficiently from home. Household cellulosic waste is integrated into the production process as a substrate, ensuring environmentally friendly and sustainable mushroom farming. Mush-Hoom monitors and supports the growers at every stage, from cultivation to harvest, packaging, and sales—creating a decentralized yet structured network of production. This initiative not only generates income but also enhances food security and promotes healthier dietary habits.
Objective of the Project:
Create a sustainable employment chain through home-based mushroom cultivation.
Empower women and marginalized groups by providing agricultural training and business opportunities.
Utilize household cellulosic waste for sustainable production.
Enhance food security and promote health-conscious diets by producing high-quality mushrooms.
Start Date and End Date: September 15, 2022 - Ongoing
Current Status of the Project: Ongoing
Partner Organization (If any):
Not mentioned
