Our team
Meet the people behind the mission of the Biomimicry Institute working together to make an impact.
The Biomimicry Institute is embarking towards a ten-year vision to dramatically scale the impact that biomimicry is having on some of the biggest challenges facing the world today. Since our founding 20 years ago, we have worked to spread the practice of looking to the solutions developed by living organisms over billions of years to provide insight and inspiration for effective, efficient, and sustainable innovations and approaches to addressing our own challenges. Now-and with a plan for the next five years-we will systematically work across sectors and disciplines so that the brilliance of our natural world and all living systems is actionable knowledge.
We believe that the large-scale application of lessons from nature’s strategies can have an outsized impact on three main areas:
To ensure that the practice of biomimicry draws from the fullness of human knowledge, the Biomimicry Institute will work over the next five years to partner ethically and equitably with individuals and groups informed by both traditional Indigenous knowledge and academic sciences. Through thoughtful urgency and collaboration, we will reconnect humans with the rest of nature and drive action and change for a sustainable future through innovative, nature-inspired solutions.
The issues we face around climate change, biodiversity loss, and a disconnection from nature that has resulted in the wasting of natural resources are pressing and need new solutions. Which is why we are dedicated to creating a Nature Positive, inclusive, and regenerative world through various programs.
Around the world, biomimics turn to the largest open-access database of biological intelligence to bridge the knowledge gap for regenerative solutions for our most pressing issues.
The Ray of Hope Accelerator has advanced the growth and follow-on investment of 40+ bio-inspired, cross-sector startups solving systemic challenges.
Our team has engaged learners worldwide through innovative education programs, inspiring challenges, and impactful accelerator initiatives. Our programs are empowering the next generation of changemakers.
Meet the people behind the mission of the Biomimicry Institute working together to make an impact.
We are an impassioned team striving to shift the status quo toward nature-inspired solutions for a more regenerative world. Learn more about openings and opportunities to join our team!
The Biomimicry Institute empowers people to create nature-inspired solutions for a healthy planet. Our programs include inspiration, collaboration, and innovation support, all designed to promote hope-fueled actions and foster a deeper connection with the rest of nature.
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