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Below is a list of our top 50 innovations inspired by nature. Each nature-based solution has been implemented as a business or a biomimicry invention / is a biomimetics example.

The criteria involved an extensive mapping of each biomimicry example, how it meets the Biomimicry Life's P...

Biophilia and biomimicry are two terms often heard in the same conversation, but they are not the same thing. There is overlap and shared qualities, however, and one characteristic can be named for both concepts: recognising the value of the natural environment. 

What is biophilia and biophilic des...

Hi there, Change Makers

Below is a list of 10 innovations inspired by nature. Each solution has an emerging biomimicry-based business. We look forward to seeing how they grow and evolve over time. 

Huge thanks to the Biomimicry Institute for providing information on each company. 

Without further...

If Imitation is the sincerest flattery, humans have been applauding the natural world for a good while now, perhaps since its inception. Emulating nature for designs that work is not new, and biomimicry (or biomimetics) is a (re)emerging discipline of ancient practice found within the majority of in...

You may have been asked what’s your life purpose before, but have you ever been asked, ‘what is the purpose of Life? Life's purpose is to create conditions conducive to life. Simple, yet profound and long-lasting. 

What’s more interesting to note, is that there are some generic principles that are ...

Okay, this is going to sound strange to you. But yes, nature creates technology. And we've got examples to prove it. Stand aside, humans, we're turning our attention to those who did it first. 

To better understand this concept, we should perhaps take a step back and ask: What is the definition of ...

Are you considering expanding your biomimicry knowledge or looking to take a biomimicry course or a Biomimicry Master's programme? Unsure about where to start or which course to take? Look no further as we dive deeper into the leading biomimicry courses of 2025.

Biomimicry, the practice of learning...

Our Day 2 of the Biomimicry Confluence could not have been a better follower to Day 1. Our speakers were energised, engaging, open, humble in their expertise, and shared on topics that are extremely current and relevant as we take the practice of biomimicry forward into the future. 

The Q+A session...

What an exceptional first day of the Biomimicry Confluence it was! The energy was pure, the excitement tangible and participants from almost each continent flowed together (special shoutout to our New Zealand attendee, who joined us at 2am local time). 

Our Day 1 speakers definitely knew how to spa...

To BSc or not to BSc ... that is the question.

If you are seeking a leading Biomimicry Masters Programme (or considering doing a PhD in Biomimicry), you've arrived. Sounds like you are ready to take the next step in your biomimicry career.

With the growing emphasis on sustainable practices and inn...