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The design and production of materials, structures, and systems that are modeled on biological entities and processes.  

"Biomimicry is an approach to innovation that seeks sustainable solutions to human challenges by emulating nature’s time-tested patterns and strategies. The goal is to create products, processes, and policies—new ways of living—that are well-adapted to life on earth over the long haul. The core idea is that nature has already solved many of the problems we are grappling with. Animals, plants, and microbes are the consummate engineers. After billions of years of research and development, failures are fossils, and what surrounds us is the secret to survival." Biomimicry Institute.  

Download an infographic on biomimicry here. It is available courtesy of RS Components. 

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2025 Ray of Hope Accelerator Cohort Demo Day Replay
February 05, 2026

The Biomimicry Institute's Ray of Hope Accelerator empowers early-stage, nature-inspired startups to develop regenerative solutions. Ten recent graduates from the six-month program showcased their biomimicry innovations, addressing urgent global challenges in energy, materials, water, and biodiversity. These founders leverage nature's strategies to shape the future.

Applications for the 2026 Cohort open in early March. Learn more and ask questions at our Ask Us Anything Session on March 18 at 9:00 AM PT: https://biomimicry.org/events/ray-of-hope-accelerator-ask-us-anything-session/.