The Biomimicry Institute

The Biomimicry Institute is heading to?Bioneers 2025, where nature-inspired innovation meets real-world impact. If you're attending, be sure to connect with our team:?Amanda Sturgeon, FAIA, Camilo Garzón, Andrew Howley, Lily Urmann, Yekaterina Sitnikova, and Miranda Berger—each bringing their unique expertise in biomimicry, systems thinking, and regenerative design. Let's explore how nature’s blueprints can shape a thriving future! Drop a comment if you're going—we’d love to connect! #Bioneers2025 #Biomimicry #NatureInspiredInnovation

Waste to fiber: A new era for cotton. Meet Fiberly, one of the ten companies in our 2024 Ray of Hope Accelerator, transforming discarded textiles into high-quality fibers that mimic the best qualities of cotton, without the environmental and ethical costs. The Impact: ?? Reduces textile waste ?? Conserves water ? Minimizes environmental footprint How it works: FIBERLY’s innovative process regenerates discarded cellulosic textiles into fibers that behave like natural cotton - soft, breathable, absorbent, and sustainable. Using a closed-loop system, they reduce environmental impact while producing high-performance materials. ?? Learn more on AskNature.org:? https://lnkd.in/gXj_z3x7 Follow Bénédicte Quinta, the visionary founder of FIBERLY, whose years of industry experience sparked a mission to replicate cotton’s remarkable properties without its environmental toll. Her team’s groundbreaking work in re-engineering fiber production is shaping a sustainable future for textiles! #SustainableFashion #TextileInnovation #NatureInspired #Cotton __ The Ray of Hope Accelerator, an initiative of The Biomimicry Institute, accelerates the growth of nature-inspired startups to scale systemic solutions to the world’s most pressing environmental challenges. Every year, we support a cohort of ten high-impact nature-inspired startups from around the world. Apply now for the 2025 cohort! https://lnkd.in/dJW8yhGX

???Stuck on a problem? Ask nature!??? What if the solutions to our biggest challenges have already been tested—over millions of years—by nature? That’s the power of?biomimicry, and Andrew Howley, Chief Editor at The Biomimicry Institute, broke it down beautifully with Claire Bridges MSc on the?Now Go Create. ?? From bullet trains inspired by kingfisher beaks to color-changing materials mimicking butterfly wings, nature offers?ready-made blueprints?for innovation. And it’s not just about design—biomimicry can reshape business models, communication strategies, and even sustainable manufacturing. ?? A key takeaway??Quiet your cleverness.?Instead of forcing ideas, simply?observe?the natural world. Just like the engineer who noticed burrs sticking to his dog’s fur and invented Velcro, inspiration often comes when we stop and listen to what nature is already doing. ?? Listen to the podcast now! https://lnkd.in/g4S9MkEx ?? Watch the video clip. https://lnkd.in/gXZMjab5 ?? Check out?AskNature.org?for a vast library of nature’s problem-solving strategies. www.asknature.org How has nature inspired?your?creativity? Drop a comment below!???? #Biomimicry #Innovation #SustainableDesign #Creativity

???Last Call to Register!??? Are you building a nature-inspired startup? This is your chance to join our?Ask Us Anything?live session and discover how the?Ray of Hope Accelerator?can fuel your growth! ???Time is running out!?Don’t miss this opportunity to: ? Learn about our six-month program structure, content, and vibrant community ? Explore funding, mentorship, expert sessions, and networking benefits ? Get clarity on the application process, eligibility, and selection criteria ???Before joining us: Review our?How to Apply page?(including FAQs) Set up your YouNoodle account and preview the application Bring your questions—we’re here to help! ???Secure your spot now:?https://lu.ma/o60zbt8r ???? Check out our How to Apply page: https://lnkd.in/dRYJimvK See you there on Wednesday, March 19th from 12-1pm EST! ??? #NatureInspired #StartupAccelerator #ClimateAction

???Biophilia Meets Biomimicry: A Conversation with Amanda Sturgeon??? How can we design spaces that?breathe with nature?rather than work against it? In the latest episode of the?Journal of Biophilic Design?podcast,?Amanda Sturgeon, FAIA, CEO of The Biomimicry Institute, explores how biomimicry and biophilic design can transform our built environments into thriving, life-enhancing spaces. From architecture that mimics nature’s genius to creating workplaces that boost wellbeing, this conversation is a must-listen for anyone passionate about?designing with, not just for, nature. ?? Tune in now: https://lnkd.in/geF9ctrZ ? Read about it for more inspiration: https://lnkd.in/gRksXh2y #BiophilicDesign #Biomimicry #SustainableArchitecture #NatureInspired

What if clean energy didn’t rely on rare, costly, and high-emission metals? Today’s energy storage depends on Platinum Group Metal (PGM) catalysts, which emit 17 tons of CO? per kg, face supply chain risks, and come with soaring costs. Enter AZUL Energy Inc., a 2024 Ray of Hope Accelerator company! They are pioneering a PGM-free alternative, inspired by hemoglobin. Why it matters: ? Enhances energy storage solutions ?? Uses abundant, widely available resources ?? Reduces CO? emissions ?? Improves cost performance How it works: The hemoglobin-inspired structure and geometry of the AZUL catalyst now lends to its improved longevity and energy storage performance, with applications to fuel cells, water electrolyzers, and LDES (long-duration energy storage) devices. The discovery also led the company to establish a unique supply and production pathway to minimize environmental harm. Unlike traditional PGM catalysts, AZUL catalysts produce considerably less CO? during the manufacturing process, dramatically reducing their environmental impact. Very exciting! ?? Learn more on AskNature.org:? https://lnkd.in/gQU3acMa Follow CEO Koju Ito and COO Masayuki Hayashi as they scale this nature-inspired technology! #EnergyInnovation #SupplyChain #ClimateAction #Biomimicry #NatureInspired __ The Ray of Hope Accelerator, an initiative of The Biomimicry Institute, accelerates the growth of nature-inspired startups to scale systemic solutions to the world’s most pressing environmental challenges. Every year, we support a cohort of ten high-impact nature-inspired startups from around the world. Apply now for the 2025 cohort! https://lnkd.in/dJW8yhGX

?? Live Conversation with Carl Zimmer – Air-Borne: The Hidden History of the Life We Breathe ??? Every day, you inhale 2,000 gallons of air—carrying unseen wonders of the natural world with every breath. Join award-winning journalist Carl Zimmer this Thursday, March 13 at 12 PM PST in the AskNature Hive as he unveils the astonishing history of airborne life, from drifting microbes to the mysteries of aerobiology. This conversation will dive into both the biological strategies and the biomimicry potential behind the science of his book, and leave you in awe of our air! ? Bonus: Not yet a Hive member? Attendees will receive a complimentary month of access to the AskNature Hive, so you can explore the community: https://lnkd.in/ggYd-tT3 ? Already a Hive member? Save your spot now! https://lnkd.in/gYJaTuDc #AirBorne #CarlZimmer #Biomimicry #Aerobiology #AskNature

The Biomimicry Institute's CEO, Amanda Sturgeon, FAIA is taking on the Learn Biomimicry Confluence as a Keynote Speaker. This Thursday, March 13th at 10am PST, join her as she sheds light on the Confluence theme of The Biomimicry Movement: Creating a?Nature-Inspired Future. This isn’t just a conference—it’s a?collaborative space?designed to spark long-term connections, projects, and real-world biomimicry applications. Let’s co-create a future where nature leads the way! ???Reserve your spot for just $27 USD?and step into the future of innovation: https://lnkd.in/dDNjM2Tr Who’s joining us? Drop a ?? in the comments! ?? #Biomimicry #Innovation #SustainableDesign #FutureThinking

Building a nature-inspired startup? You won’t want to miss this! Join our upcoming Ask Us Anything live session to learn how the Ray of Hope Accelerator can support your startup’s growth. We'll cover: ? The program’s six-month structure, content, and community ? The value startups gain from access to funding, expert’ sessions, mentorship, and networking ? The application process, eligibility, selection criteria, and more Before joining us, we encourage you to: ?? Review our How to Apply page, including FAQs, below ?? Create a YouNoodle account and explore the application form ? Bring your questions, we’re here to help! Register here: https://lu.ma/o60zbt8r Ray of Hope Accelerator | How to Apply: https://lnkd.in/dRYJimvK? Looking forward to seeing you there! #NatureInspired #StartupAccelerator #ClimateAction

Every second counts when it comes to saving a live, yet current solutions for wounds like sutures and staples often fall short, leading to life-threatening complications. Meet SanaHeal, Inc., a member of our 2024 Ray of Hope Accelerator! The team is redefining hemostasis with a breakthrough biomaterial designed to rapidly and reliably seal wet tissue surfaces, something no existing innovation has achieved. Inspired by the unique capabilities of spider web glue for rapid wet adhesion and barnacle glue for fouling-resistant wet adhesion, SanaHeal’s innovation redefines the future of safer surgeries and emergency care! The benefits: ?? Heals wounds faster ??? Creates a contamination-resistant seal ? Minimizes preparation time How it works: SanaHeal’s novel hemostatic paste, a medical product that stops bleeding by promoting blood clotting, is manufactured using bioengineered polymers and silica nanoparticles to mimic the strong, water-resistant adhesion of barnacle glue. Applied directly to wounds and activated by light compression, the tissue sealant forms a tight seal in about 15 seconds. Total game-changer! ?? Learn more on AskNature.org:? https://lnkd.in/gMsSnKQ8 Follow world-renowned researcher in bio-inspired biomaterials, Hyunwoo Yuk, as he scales SanaHeal, a venture proving yet again that nature holds the answers to some of our toughest medical challenges. Could this be the future of safer surgeries and emergency care? #Healthcare #Woundcare #Bleeding #Biomimicry #Bioadhesive #NatureInspired __ The Ray of Hope Accelerator, an initiative of The Biomimicry Institute, accelerates the growth of nature-inspired startups to scale systemic solutions to the world’s most pressing environmental challenges. Every year, we support a cohort of ten high-impact nature-inspired startups from around the world. Apply now for the 2025 cohort! https://lnkd.in/dJW8yhGX