Biomimicry and Ray of Hope Accelerator

The Ray C. Anderson Foundation has partnered with the Biomimicry Institute to create the  Ray of Hope Accelerator, designed to bring commercially viable solutions from the design lab to the market. The prize is focused on nature-inspired solutions that address one or more of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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Innovation & Technology

From Bullet Trains to Green Buildings: Innovators Take Cue From Nature Through Biomimicry
The Biomimicry Revolution introduces an era based on what we can learn from nature. As nature-based solutions gain greater prominence amid the deepening climate change and biodiversity crises, Janine Benyus believes the movement she created will be even more critical.

Events, Media & Communications

Ray of Hope Accelerator Demo Day
The Biomimicry Institute will host a Demo Day on February 12, 2025 for the current cohort of climate tech startup companies participating in the Ray of Hope Accelerator.

Innovation & Technology

Biomimicry Institute Unveils New Report Highlighting Ray of Hope Accelerator Success
The Biomimicry Institute, co-founded by Janine Benyus to empower nature-inspired solutions for a healthy planet, today shared the Ray of Hope Accelerator Impact Report, showcasing the remarkable achievements of the program over the past five years.

Innovation & Technology

The Biomimicry Institute Unveils 10-Year Strategy
The Biomimicry Institute, a nonprofit organization committed to advancing a Nature Positive, inclusive, and regenerative world inspired and guided by nature’s genius, today announced the launch of its ambitious 10-year strategy at New York Climate Week.

Innovation & Technology

Biomimicry Institute Announces 2024 Ray of Hope Accelerator Cohort
The Biomimicry Institute has announced 10 startups for their Ray of Hope Accelerator. The accelerator is designed to propel nature-inspired startups towards commercialization through robust training, networking, $15K in non-dilutive funding and over $50K of in-kind services.

Innovation & Technology

Biomimicry Institute Opens Applications for Fifth Ray of Hope Accelerator Cohort Class
Biomimicry Institute, a not-for-profit organization co-founded by Janine Benyus in 2005 today opens applications for its 2024 Ray of Hope Accelerator.

Education

Apply Now for the Biomimicry Institute's Youth Design Challenge
Register today for the Biomimicry Youth Design Challenge.

Environment

Applications Close Soon for the Biomimicry Launchpad
The Biomimicry Institute is inviting nature-inspired scientists, engineers, designers, and early-stage entrepreneurs to embark on a transformative 10-week journey.

Innovation & Technology

Ray of Hope Prize® Awarded to Sparxell for Plant-Based Alternative to Toxic Colorants
The Biomimicry Institute has awarded the 2023 Ray of Hope Prize® to Sparxell, a UK-based startup creating the next generation of colors and effects with vibrant, metal-like pigments, all from plant-based cellulose.

Environment

Amanda Sturgeon Appointed as CEO of The Biomimicry Institute
The Biomimicry Institute is thrilled to announce the appointment of Amanda Sturgeon as its new Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Beth Rattner, the outgoing Executive Director.

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