Gobnjak

About the Project

Meet Gobnjak, a Slovenian company established in 2019 that operates as an online retailer and producer and brings the entire journey of medicinal and culinary mushrooms under one roof. From cultivating mycelium to producing high-quality tinctures, cultivation kits and mushroom-based products, they control every step to ensure traceability, precision, and quality.

Gobnjak is a leader in circular bioeconomy, transforming agricultural residues into mushrooms and reusing spent substrate as compost to minimise organic waste streams and support low-emission, small-footprint food production. Their close collaboration with the Startup Village ecosystem allows them to exchange knowledge through workshops and pilot activities, co-develop initiatives, and support rural entrepreneurship in the foodtech and bioeconomy sectors.

Rooted in Ljubljana and nurtured in the pristine forests of Kočevje, Gobnjak creates a tangible local impact: creating income opportunities, supporting regional employment, educating communities through workshops and courses, and connecting people with sustainable food systems.