Ray of Hope Accelerator Impact Report: 5 Years of Impact Supporting Nature-Inspired Startups

Abstract

This report showcases the past five years of achievements by the Biomimicry Institute's Ray of Hope Accelerator program to empower nature-inspired solutions for a healthy planet, Since its inception, the Ray of Hope Accelerator has distributed $750,000 in non-dilutive funding to 49 impactful startups, 35$125 million in funding post-program completion to scale systemic solutions to the world's most pressing environmental challenges. The 5-Year Impact Report showcases how these participants are addressing pressing global issues, including food security, the development of safe new materials, and innovative renewable energy solutions. The Ray of Hope Accelerator, supported by its founding sponsor, The Ray C. Anderson Foundation, is open to innovations across industries, technologies, and geographies. Each cohort is united by a common thread: they are science-driven, inspired by nature's strategies, and committed to addressing at least one of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals