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Biomimicry Institute Unveils New Report Highlighting Ray of Hope Accelerator Success
Innovative Startups Inspired by Nature Drive Sustainable Solutions Worldwide
The Biomimicry Institute, a not-for-profit organization that empowers 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. Since its inception, the Ray of Hope Accelerator has distributed $750,000 in non-dilutive funding to 49 impactful startups, 35% of which are women-led.
Read MoreBuilding a founder community for collective climate action; Focus on the 2024 Ray of Hope Accelerator Cohort
A Blog by Sarah McInerney, Biomimicry Institute
The 2024 cohort teams in the Biomimicry Institute's Ray of Hope Accelerator are scaling nature-inspired technologies to address urgent environmental and social challenges.
Read MoreThe Biomimicry Institute Unveils 10-Year Strategy
Announcing a vision for a Nature-Positive, Inclusive, and Regenerative World during New York Climate Week
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.
Read MorePlant-Based Alternatives to Toxic Colorants
Conventional substances used to make our cosmetics, fabrics, paints, and packaging bright and colorful often include metal or oil-derived ingredients. There are some bio-derived alternatives, but none have been able to compete at cost… until Sparxell.
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Read MoreThe Best of Biology and Electrochemistry Produces Carbon Negative Chemicals
Anodyne Chemistries has created a new bioelectric manufacturing process to produce chemicals more efficiently and sustainably than the leading thermochemical process.
Read MoreBiomimicry Institute Announces 2024 Ray of Hope Accelerator Cohort
Meet 2024’s Top 10 Nature-Inspired Startups Working to Solve Crucial Environmental and Social Problems
The Biomimicry Institute today announced the 10 startups selected to participate in the transformational Ray of Hope Accelerator. The six-month accelerator is designed to propel nature-inspired startups towards commercialization through robust training, networking, $15,000 in non-dilutive funding and over $50,000 of in-kind services.
Read MoreCombatting Plastic Pollution: A New Nature-Inspired Solution
Scientists at Cellugy are pioneering the use of bacteria found in fermentation to produce cellulose at scale for cosmetics and personal care products. This natural substance not only offers a safe alternative to plastic-based ingredients but also boasts the ability to trap water, oil droplets, vitamins, and pigments, providing effective skincare solutions while reducing our reliance on harmful plastics.
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