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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…

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…
Biophilic Interiors: Bringing Natural Elements Indoors
In our modern, urbanized world, it’s easy to feel disconnected from nature. Concrete jungles, artificial lighting, and synthetic materials dominate our everyday environments, often leaving us feeling distant from the organic, calming presence of the…
Upcoming events
Engineers for a Sustainable World (ESW)
Engineers for a Sustainable World is a nonprofit network made up of people passionate about technical sustainability from all across the world. We believe that engineers, and anyone who loves to solve problems, are key…
The Institute at the 36th Annual Bioneers
We are overjoyed to share that The Biomimicry Institute will be at Bioneers this year, and we would love for you to be part of this extraordinary gathering. As a cherished member of our community,…
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…