Articles about Biomimicry
CELLUGY: A nature-inspired alternative to microplastics
Unleashing the potential of biofabricated cellulose
Presenting CELLUGY, one of the 2023 Ray of Hope Prize Finalists. Unleashing the potential of biofabricated cellulose
Read MoreBiomimicry Institute Opens Applications For Fifth Ray of Hope Accelerator Cohort Class
2024 Cohorts Will Join 39 Graduate Startups Already Working to Address the World’s Largest Environmental and Social Challenges through Nature-Inspired Solutions
Biomimicry Institute, a not-for-profit organization co-founded by Janine Benyus in 2005 to empower nature-inspired solutions for a healthy planet, today opens applications for its 2024 Ray of Hope Accelerator. This unique founder-focused program aims to propel nature-inspired startups towards marketplace growth with robust training, networking opportunities, and $15,000 in non-dilutive funding. Applications are due May 3, 2024.
Read MoreBrightening Our Corner - February 2024
Our Quarterly Newsletter
The Ray C. Anderson Foundation has published its quarterly newsletter. February 2024.
Read MoreRay of Hope Prize® Awarded to Sparxell for Plant-Based Alternative to Toxic Colorants
Biomimicry Institute announces Sparxell as top nature-inspired startup for 2023; Anodyne Chemistries recognized as Runner-Up
The Biomimicry Institute has awarded the 2023 Ray of Hope Prize® to Sparxell, a UK-based startup creating the next generation of colors and effects with vibrant, metal-like pigments, all from plant-based cellulose.
Read MoreRelationship Status of Engineers & Sustainability? It’s complicated.
By: Andrew Schulz, PhD
An engineering Ph.D. from Georgia Tech talks about his biomimicry journey and details what it was like to take part in the Biomimicry Launchpad Accelerator program, which is partially funded by the Ray C. Anderson Foundation
Read MoreMeet 2023's Top 10 Nature-Inspired Startups Solving Crucial Environmental and Social Problems
Biomimicry Institute announces new cohort of bioinspired startups participating in the Ray of Hope Prize ® program.
The Biomimicry Institute is proud to announce the top 10 finalists selected to participate in this year's Ray of Hope Prize, a transformational program designed to help startups cross a critical threshold in scaling their sustainable solutions.
Read MoreMay 2023 Newsletter
Read here for the latest updates from our key funding initiatives: Drawdown Georgia, the Ray C. Anderson Center for Sustainable Business at Georgia Tech, The Ray and the Biomimicry Institute.
Read MoreUnlocking the Power of Natural Wood: The Next Generation of Ultralight, High-Performance Materials
2022 Ray of Hope Prize Participant Strong By Form has created design-to-manufacturing technology that aims to bring the natural intelligence of tree structures to engineered wood. These innovators combine digital design, structural optimization and digital fabrication to produce structural wood-based composite parts.
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