Rhizocore Technologies

Rhizocore Technologies is a biotechnology company based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, that focuses on applied mycology for environmental restoration and carbon sequestration. Founded in 2021, it emerged from the University of Edinburgh's Roslin Institute and Deep Science Venture's Food & Agriculture Science Transformer programme. The company operates over 100 active field sites.

The primary product offered by Rhizocore is Rhizopellets, which are mycorrhizal fungi pellets designed to enhance tree planting success and improve forest productivity. These pellets provide saplings with specific Ectomycorrhizal fungi that help trees absorb more nutrients and water, especially during their early growth stages. Additionally, Rhizocore is developing fungi-based water filters to capture and neutralize agricultural pollutants, supported by a grant from Defra's Farming Innovation Programme. The company serves sectors involved in forest restoration and carbon capture initiatives, with applications that demonstrate significant growth enhancements in various environments.