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Ray of Hope Accelerator Program 2026

Key Information

Organisation

The Biomimicry Institute

Status

Closed

Application Deadline

10 Apr 2026

Program Type

Challenge

Amount

USD 15,000

About this Program

Championing nature-inspired solutions to help solve our worlds biggest challenges.

Benefits & What You Get

$15,000 non-dilutive funding; biomimicry training; investor introductions.

Eligibility

Early-stage startups with biomimetic (nature-inspired) technology.

Startups That Could Apply

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