Biomimicry Institute’s – 2024 Ray of Hope Accelerator Cohort
The Biomimicry Institute is proud to introduce the 2024 Ray of Hope Accelerator Cohort—the top 10 nature-inspired startups working to solve crucial environmental and social problems! “This year we have an incredibly diverse group of startups that reflect the Biomimicry Institute’s new disruptive and global strategy. The impact that their nature-inspired technologies can have on Climate Change and Biodiversity loss across key industry sectors, is enormous,” said Amanda Sturgeon, FAIA, CEO at the Biomimicry Institute.
⚡AZUL Energy Inc., Japan: Creates clean catalysts for energy storage inspired by hemoglobin.
⛏ Brokkr Mineral Resources Corp., Canada: Harnesses electrogenic bacteria to source low-cost, high- quality nickel and cobalt.
📦 Cellulotech, Canada: Impartes a superhydrophobic lotus effect on cellulosic products like paper, via green chemistry.
🧵Fiberly, France/Argentina: Turns cellulosic textile waste into high-quality fibers featuring a molecular structure similar to cotton.
🐌 Gel Matter Co., USA: Develops novel hydrogels that mimic natural mucus, with functions like lubrication, adhesion and protection.
🪸ReefCycle, USA: Grows unique bio-cement from a biomineralizing plant enzyme.
🩹SanaHeal, Inc., USA: Creates wet binding bioadhesives inspired by barnacles and spider webs.
🪲Scentian Bio, New Zealand: Builds a disruptive sensor platform that emulates insects' olfactory sense.
🎨Soarce, USA: Transforms seaweed waste into high performing and low impact chemistries, via a novel refinery process.
🔋Tuebor Energy, USA: Develops next generation battery components inspired by cartilage nanostructure.
Read the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/dt2pdAr5
Special thanks to the Ray C. Anderson Foundation for their continued support of the Ray of Hope Accelerator Program https://lnkd.in/dSGg3q-M