Cellulotech

At this year's #NewYorkClimateWeek, we were thrilled to host two impactful events, where we unveiled our new 10-Year Strategy and showcased 10 innovative nature-inspired startups from our Ray of Hope Accelerator. Thank you to everyone who spoke, participated, and joined us on this incredible journey toward a #NaturePositive future! A huge thank you to COOKFOX Architects for hosting our two gatherings and providing a beautiful space to celebrate and inspire. September 25: Biomimicry Institute’s 10-Year Strategy Launch Amanda Sturgeon, FAIA Sturgeon, our CEO, presented our vision to elevate biomimicry as a powerful solution to the challenges of climate change, biodiversity loss, and human disconnection from nature. Thank you to our panelists: Nicole Miller (Biomimicry 3.8) Tony Goldner (Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) Chui-Lian Lee (Werewool) Lauren Yarmuth (NoVo Foundation) We’re excited to continue working together to drive regenerative solutions. September 26: Nature-Inspired Climate Startups Networking Reception We gathered for an exciting evening celebrating the creativity and innovation of our 2024 Ray of Hope Accelerator startups. We heard from some incredible founders who are solving climate and environmental  challenges across industry sectors. Special thanks to our alumni Joanne Rodriguez, LEED AP, FitWel Amb, CDT (Mycocycle, Inc.) and innovation partner Shuman Mitra (L'Oréal), for sharing their powerful insights and inspiring us with their commitment to leveraging nature-inspired solutions to drive meaningful, sustainable change. Startups spotlighted included: AZUL Energy Inc., Tuebor Energy, Soarce, Scentian Bio, SanaHeal, Inc., ReefCycle, Gel Matter, Fiberly, Cellulotech, and Brokkr Mineral Resources Corp. If you're passionate about nature-inspired innovation and want to be part of this movement, join us by visiting https://lnkd.in/gE6Qe73T. #ClimateWeekNYC #Biomimicry #NaturePositive #Innovation #RayOfHopeAccelerator #Sustainability #Startups Strategy Event Photos: Diana Chipak 🇺🇦

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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 #biomimicry #rayofhopeaccelerator #startups #natureinspired

Thanks again Rethinking Materials for organizing a panel about the future of paper and inviting Cellulotech. All talks on stage and off-stage were extremely enriching and new projects are born thanks to the event. I hope to make it next year! #sustainability #rethinkingmaterials2024 #paper #cellulose