The Biomimicry Institute

🌿 A Nature-Inspired Partnership: Amphico x Fusion Bionic 🌿 What happens when two innovators from our Ray of Hope 2022 cohort join forces? You get LaserTex—a groundbreaking collaboration between AMPHICO and Fusion Bionic GmbH to create PFAS-free functional textiles. 🌱 This idea sparked among the towering Redwoods during our 2022 Ray of Hope Nature Retreat, and it's now driving sustainable innovation forward. Discover how Jun Kamei and Tim Kunze are blending their expertise in biomimicry to redefine the future of textiles. 👉🏽 Read the full story and explore the potential of this exciting partnership! https://lnkd.in/dgbCqYEf #Sustainability #Innovation #Collaboration #RayOfHope #Biomimicry

🌿 Join Us for a Transformative Start to 2025! ✨ Kick off the new year with inspiration at our AskNature Hive 4th Friday Literature Club Meetup on January 24th! This month, the Hive community is thrilled to offer exclusive access to the groundbreaking independent film, Beyond Zero 👉🏽 https://beyondzerofilm.com 🎥 About the Film Imagine a world where businesses lead the way in reversing climate change. Beyond Zero tells the powerful story of a CEO's life-changing journey to eliminate all negative environmental impacts by 2020. Faced with skepticism and the weight of the status quo, they ignite a new industrial revolution, showing us how business can be a force for good. It’s not just a film — it’s an inspirational roadmap for creating a more sustainable future. 🌱 What to Expect This Hive-exclusive event will be hosted in our virtual community space and facilitated by a member of the Ray of Hope Accelerator team. You’ll have the chance to connect, discuss, and share insights with like-minded changemakers passionate about sustainability, innovation, and nature-inspired solutions. 🌟 Join the Hive Today! For just $10/month (or $100/year), you’ll gain access to: 🎤 Our live speaker series featuring thought leaders 📚 The monthly Literature Club meetups 🌍 A vibrant, diverse community of experts and enthusiasts 🐝 Exclusive resources that support the Biomimicry Institute’s mission to create a more sustainable future, with nature as our guide. 👉 Subscribe Now and become part of a movement where innovation meets nature. Let’s start the year inspired — together. https://ow.ly/fLsN50Ut375 We can’t wait to see you there! 🌿✨

🌟 Join Our Team at The Biomimicry Institute 🌿 Are you ready to lead, innovate, and inspire at the intersection of nature, technology, and sustainability? We’re hiring for three incredible roles to help drive our mission forward: 🌱 Program Coordinator Support innovators shaping a sustainable future! You'll: • Manage startup recruitment and program logistics (virtual & in-person). • Craft impactful learning experiences with mentors and changemakers. • Deliver key programs like Ray of Hope Accelerator and AskNature Hive. 👉🏽Apply here: https://ow.ly/hLHA50UsiTI 💡 AskNature Program Director Lead the growth of AskNature—our flagship digital platform. You'll: • Enhance functionality with AI and produce inspiring, science-based content. • Build and engage the AskNature Hive virtual community. • Collaborate cross-functionally to amplify biomimicry’s global impact. 👉🏽Apply here: https://ow.ly/uvm150UsiTC 🌍 Head of Programs Shape the future of biomimicry! You'll: • Lead transformative programs like Ray of Hope Accelerator and AskNature. • Collaborate with leadership to launch new initiatives and scale impact. • Represent the Institute globally, inspiring a community of changemakers. 👉🏽Apply here: https://ow.ly/eo2S50UsiTB (This posting closed on 12/6/24, but applications submitted after that date will be considered as needed) ✨ Join a mission-driven team working to solve the world’s biggest challenges through innovation inspired by nature. Know someone perfect for these roles? Share this post and help us build a better future! 🌿

Last week, we hosted an engaging AskNature Hive Live Conversation with cardiologist and evolutionary biologist Barbara Natterson-Horowitz! If you would like to rewatch the event, or if you were unable to attend live, you can watch the replay on the Biomimicry Institute’s YouTube channel 👉🏽https://lnkd.in/gqRv8xJH Barbara shared many fascinating observations and inspiring connections with our community. To help keep ourselves engaged with these ideas in the coming days and weeks, here’s one key quote she shared that stood out to us, showing the timelessenss of the human realization of our oneness with the rest of nature: “Between animal and human medicine, there is no dividing line––nor should there be. The object is different but the experience obtained constitutes the basis of all medicine.” ––Rudolf Virchow (1821-1902) What resonated most with you? What new questions or insights have you had since then? Join Barbara and the rest of our community on the AskNature Hive to continue the conversation. If you’re not already a member, you can join now to buy one subscription and get one free to give to someone else you think will enjoy these events and explorations. Your subscription will fuel the mission of the Biomimicry Institute to guide human creativity in healing the ecological damage humans have done and design a world that works for all living things. We hope you’ll join us in the AskNature Hive with our January speaker, inventor, educator, and National Geographic Explorer, TH Culhane. Warm holiday wishes from our family to yours, The AskNature Hive 👉🏽 AskNature Hive BOGO Offer: https://lnkd.in/gvu-hEYE #asknaturehive #biomimicry #bogo #joinus

The Institute's Dave Hutchins recently contributed to an exciting effort exploring the shift toward a bio-economy. The report highlights the importance of working together—bridging disciplines and uniting stakeholders—to create a nature-positive future. At The Biomimicry Institute, we couldn’t agree more and are thrilled to support this vision! As we close out 2024, we envision a new year filled with bold and inspiring strategic collaborations. May innovators, policymakers, and communities unite to draw wisdom from nature, creating sustainable solutions that transcend boundaries and foster a thriving planet. Together, we can transform challenges into opportunities and build a nature-positive, inclusive, and regenerative world that is inspired and guided by nature’s genius. 👉🏽 Read all about here https://lnkd.in/g3wrj7c8 #collaboration #naturepositivefuture #biomimicry

🌟 Final Day to Sign Up! Don’t Miss This Exclusive Live Conversation 🌟 🗓️ Tomorrow, December 12, at 12 PM PST Join us for a groundbreaking event in our Monthly Conversation Series with the remarkable Dr. Barbara Natterson-Horowitz—a trailblazer at the intersection of medicine, evolutionary biology, and animal behavior. 🌿 Discover the Secrets of Nature 🌿 Learn how the strategies of animals can reshape human health, build resilience, and foster well-being. Dr. Natterson-Horowitz’s best-selling book, Zoobiquity: The Astonishing Connection Between Human and Animal Health, reveals evolutionary insights that break down the walls between veterinary and human medicine. 🧠 Be Inspired. Think Differently. Explore how the wisdom of the natural world can address some of humanity’s most pressing challenges in ways you’ve never imagined. ⏳ Secure your spot today and be part of this transformative conversation. 👉 Register Now https://ow.ly/8VJj50UpcyI 🌍 Final call! Let nature guide your next breakthrough. #NatureWisdom #EvolutionaryBiology #AnimalBehavior #HumanHealth #LiveConversation

As 2024 draws to a close, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude to the nature-inspired changemakers who have been part of the Ray of Hope Accelerator Program since its inception. Your dedication to solving global challenges through biomimicry is nothing short of inspiring. The Ray of Hope Accelerator (formerly "Prize"), a flagship program of the Biomimicry Institute, fast-tracks nature-inspired solutions across diverse industries. Drawing wisdom from 3.8 billion years of evolution, this program empowers startups to harness the brilliance of organisms, biological strategies, and ecosystems to reshape the way we design, create, and innovate. 🌟 What’s possible when we emulate nature? Thanks to breakthroughs in genetics, AI, ecological data collection, and nanotechnology, we are accessing biological insights like never before. Through this lens, entrepreneurs worldwide are crafting groundbreaking solutions—new materials, sustainable products, and regenerative systems—that address some of humanity's most pressing challenges. Our Accelerator supports these visionary startups as they navigate the path to scale, helping them overcome hurdles and amplify their impact. By learning from nature, we unlock transformative innovations that hold the promise of a more sustainable and harmonious future. 🎉 Mark your calendars! In January, we’ll unveil the full impact of the Ray of Hope Accelerator from 2020-2024. Get ready to celebrate the incredible achievements of the entrepreneurs who are turning nature’s genius into action. ✨ Stay tuned! Together, we’re shaping a future inspired by nature. 🌍 Our impactful founders, in order of appearance below are: Jun Kamei | Shannon Parker | Koju Ito | Deepak Rajmohan | Mary Lempres | Manou Davies | Benjamin Droguet | Dr. Fatma Kaplan | Aaron Hall | Masayuki Hayashi | Paige Whitehead | Flávio Augusto da Silva | Andres Mitnik | Joanne Rodriguez, LEED AP, FitWel Amb, CDT | Birgitt Boschitsch | Tak Sing Wong | Roger Berry | Andrew Králíček | Theanne Schiros | Chui-Lian Lee | Lukas Schertel | Jonathan Good | Tim Kunze #RayOfHopeAccelerator #Biomimicry #Innovation #NatureInspired #Impact2024 #Sustainability

The nomination window for The Earthshot Prize 2025 is coming to a close, and The Biomimicry Institute is proud to be an Official Nominator for this ambitious and exciting Prize. As an Official Nominator, we are one of hundreds of organisations from across the world, invited to submit nominations, selected for our ability to identify the most impactful solutions across all sectors, from grassroots to businesses. The Earthshot Prize will consider solutions which make tangible progress towards one of the five Earthshots (listed below). The Earthshot Prize seeks innovations that have moved beyond the idea stage, are already tested in the field or with target audiences, and are ready to scale their impact in the next five years. The prize focuses on five critical challenges: 🌿 Protect and Restore Nature 🪂 Clean Our Air 🐋 Revive Our Oceans ♻️ Build a Waste-Free World 🏔️ Fix Our Climate You can find out more about the Prize, our role as an Official Nominator, and the process to selecting Winners at www.earthshotprize.org. #earthshotprize #earthshotnominator #innovation

🌟 We're Hiring: Program Coordinator 🌟 Are you passionate about supporting innovators who are shaping a sustainable future? The Biomimicry Institute is looking for a dynamic Program Coordinator to join our team and build upon the legacy of the Ray of Hope Accelerator! 💡 What You’ll Do: You’ll play a pivotal role in creating impactful experiences for entrepreneurs, scientists, and changemakers by: •Managing startup recruitment, from scouting cutting-edge solutions to guiding applicants through evaluations. •Coordinating logistics for hybrid programs, including virtual events, in-person gatherings, and Demo Days. •Engaging with mentors, partners, and volunteers to craft world-class learning experiences. •Analyzing data, supporting strategic initiatives, and amplifying participant success stories through collaboration with our team. 📚 You’ll also help deliver other exciting programs, such as AskNature Hive and Co-Labs, working across teams to push the boundaries of innovation. 🎯 Why Join Us? At the Biomimicry Institute, you'll have the chance to collaborate with a dedicated team that bridges the gap between nature-inspired innovation and real-world impact. This is more than a job; it's an opportunity to support a global community of changemakers tackling the world's most pressing challenges. 📍 Location: Remote If you're organized, resourceful, and thrive in collaborative environments, we want to hear from you! Together, let's empower innovation inspired by nature. 💼 Apply Now: https://lnkd.in/gUaASvW5 Know someone who'd be a great fit? Share this post and help us find our next Program Coordinator to shape the future! #JobOpportunity #Sustainability #Innovation #Biomimicry #RayOfHopeAccelerator

🌿Unlock the Secrets of Nature in Our Upcoming Live Conversation, December 12 at 12pm PST!🌿 This December, our Monthly Conversation Series takes an exciting turn with Dr. Barbara Natterson-Horowitz—a visionary at the crossroads of medicine, evolutionary biology, and animal behavior. Discover how the strategies of nature can transform human health, resilience, and well-being. Through her pioneering work and best-selling book, Zoobiquity: The Astonishing Connection Between Human and Animal Health, Barbara uncovers evolutionary insights that bridge the worlds of veterinary and human medicine. Get ready to be inspired by the wisdom of the natural world as we tackle some of humanity's most pressing health challenges—through a lens you’ve never imagined before. 🚀 Don’t miss this chance to learn, connect, and think differently. 👉 Register Now to secure your spot and be part of this transformative conversation! https://ow.ly/y55k50Umo1I #NatureWisdom #EvolutionaryBiology #AnimalBehavior #HumanHealth #Zoobiquity #TransformativeLearning #AskNatureHive #Biomimicry #LiveConversation #HealthAndWellness