Articles about Ray of Hope Accelerator
Biomimicry Institute Invites Startups to Apply For 2026 Cohort of the Ray of Hope Accelerator
A Leading Global Accelerator for Nature-Inspired Innovation Accepts Applications Until April 24, 2026
The Biomimicry Institute has opened applications for the 2026 Ray of Hope Accelerator. This global, founder-focused program supports early-stage startups that look to nature’s 3.8 billion years of evolution as a blueprint for solving today’s most urgent challenges.
Read MoreBrightening Our Corner - February 2026
The Ray C. Anderson Foundation ha published its February 2026 newsletter.
Read MoreRay of Hope Accelerator Demo Day
A 90-minute interactive showcase of ten startups using nature’s strategies to solve some of the world’s most urgent challenges. After six months in our accelerator, these founders are ready to share how biomimicry is shaping the future of energy, materials, water, biodiversity and more.
Read MoreRay of Hope Gallery 2025: Ten Nature-Inspired Innovations Now Live on AskNature
By: Maëlys Renaud
The 2025 Ray of Hope Gallery is now live on AskNature.org. The gallery features the innovations and biological strategies for the ten teams from the 2025 Ray of Hope Accelerator. The Ray C. Anderson Foundation is a founding sponsor for the program.
Read MoreJohn Lanier Featured on Future of Finance Podcast with Georges Dyer
John Lanier, executive director of the Ray C. Anderson Foundation was recently interviewed by Georges Dyer of the Intentional Endowments Network on the Future of Finance Podcast.
Read MoreOur Quarterly Newsletter is Available
Brightening Our Corner - August 2025
The Ray C. Anderson Foundation has published it's August 2025 quarterly newsletter.
Read MoreThe Biomimicry Institute Announces the 2025 Ray of Hope Accelerator Cohort: 10 Nature-Inspired Startups Driving Climate Solutions
The Biomimicry Institute has announced the ten startups selected for the 2025 Ray of Hope Accelerator. Kicking off in September and spanning over the following six months, these nature-inspired ventures will join a nature retreat, receive $15,000 in non-dilutive funding, and access over $50,000 worth of resources, services, expert support, mentorship, and tools to fast-track their path to market.
Read MoreBecoming a Welcome Species: Biomimicry and the Art of Generous Design
Janine Benyus' Presentation from Bioneers 2025
Janine Benyus, of Biomimicry 3.8 recently spoke at Bioneers 2025. She spoke of how a city functions like a forest—storing the same amount of water, cleaning and cooling the same amount of air, cycling as many nutrients, and nurturing as much biodiversity.
Read MoreRay C. Anderson Foundation to Sunset by the End of 2030
The Ray C. Anderson Foundation will sunset by the end of 2030.
Read MoreBiomimicry Institute Invites Startups to Apply For 2025 Ray of Hope Accelerator
A Leading Global Accelerator for Nature-Inspired Innovation Accepts Applications Until April 25, 2025
The Biomimicry Institute is now accepting applications for the 2025 Ray of Hope Accelerator. This founder-focused program supports startups drawing inspiration from nature to address the world’s most pressing environmental challenges. 10 selected startups will receive robust training, networking opportunities, and $15,000 in non-dilutive funding to scale their ventures and further environmental impact. Applications are due by April 25, 2025.
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