
News & Updates
Updates from the Institute
Biomimicry Institute Invites Startups to Apply For 2025 Ray of Hope Accelerator
Applications for the founder-focused Ray of Hope Accelerator program are now open. 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…

We are Nature Embodied: Reflections from Bioneers 2025
The Biomimicry Institute attended the 36th Bioneers Conference in Berkeley, California, the last week of March. Bioneers is a confluence of ideas and brave voices creating a sustainable future.
Should other animals & parts of nature be “granted” rights?
The MOTH Festival of Ideas drew ideators of all kinds to New York University Law School last week. There were scientists, lawyers, artists, and at least a few biomimics. The call was simple: come together…
Nature’s Blueprint: Lessons from a Mindful Hike in the Columbia River Gorge
The morning of March 5th, 2025 was a very special one. The entire team here at The Biomimicry Institute was at Skamania Lodge in Stevenson, WA for a staff-wide retreat focusing on team bonding, strategic…
Upcoming events
Circularity 2025: The Regenerative Textile Value Chain with Asha Singhal
The Biomimicry Institute’s Design for Transformation (D4T) Communications Manager, Asha Singhal, will co-host a Breakout Session with Metabolic CEO, Eva Gladek. How can the textile supply chain regenerate natural systems and drive economic growth by…
Bio Innovations Midwest
We’re thrilled to announce that Sarah McInerney, our Director of Innovation at the Biomimicry Institute, is attending the Bio Innovations Midwest Summit! 🎉 This incredible event brings together leaders, innovators, and changemakers focused on harnessing…
Economist Impact 5th Annual Sustainability Week US
The Institute’s Director of Communications, Anna Konstantinova, and Ray of Hope Program Coordinator, Raven Rice, will be at the 5th Annual Sustainability Week US.