2005 - 2025
the biomimicry institute
20 YEARS OF SHARING NATURE'S GENIUS.
Explore the timeline by clicking the pulsing dots, followed by the revealed images.
2009
2009
2008
2005
2005
The Biomimicry Institute hires its tenth employee.
The Harvard Business review says "biomimicry is one of a...handful of very important ideas that will change the way business is done."
The Biomimicry Institute's co-founder, Janine Benyus, gives her "Biomimicry's surprising lessons from nature's engineers" TedTalk.
The Biomimicry Institute incorporates as a non profit organization based out of Missoula, Montana, U.S.A.
AskNature launches at Greenbuild and on a Times Square billboard.
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2005 - 2025
the biomimicry institute
20 YEARS OF SHARING NATURE'S GENIUS.
Explore the timeline by clicking the pulsing dots, followed by the revealed images.
2013
2010
2015
2016
2019
The Student Design Challenge evolves into the Biomimicry Global Design Challenge.
The Biomimicry Global Network holds its first gathering in Austin, Texas, U.S.A.
The first Biomimicry Launchpad is held in Greenough, Montana, U.S.A., culminating in a $100k grand prize.
The first Youth Design Challenge is awarded.
AskNature wins the Earth Awards Prize for "Strategy."
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2005 - 2025
the biomimicry institute
20 YEARS OF SHARING NATURE'S GENIUS.
Explore the timeline by clicking the pulsing dots, followed by the revealed images.
2024
2024
2023
2021
2020
The Ray of Hope program starts with a cohort of 9 early-stage startups.
The Nature of Fashion report is published, leading to the start of Design for Transformation.
AskNature generates its first AI-supported content.
The Biomimicry Institute launches the AskNature Hive—a global movement and online community of practice dedicated to creating a Nature Positive future.
The Biomimicry Institute launches its new, bold 10-year vision.
View the ROH Gallery
View the Vision
Read the Report
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Janine Benyus has a message for inventors: When solving a design problem, look to nature first. There you'll find inspired designs for making things waterproof, aerodynamic, solar-powered and more. Here she reveals dozens of new products that take their cue from nature with spectacular results.
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2005 - 2025
the biomimicry institute
20 YEARS OF SHARING NATURE'S GENIUS.
Explore the timeline by clicking the pulsing dots, followed by the revealed images.
2009
2009
2008
2005
2005
The Biomimicry Institute hires its tenth employee.
The Harvard Business review says "biomimicry is one of a...handful of very important ideas that will change the way business is done."
The Biomimicry Institute's co-founder, Janine Benyus, gives her "Biomimicry's surprising lessons from nature's engineers" TedTalk.
The Biomimicry Institute incorporates as a non profit organization based out of Missoula, Montana, U.S.A.
AskNature launches at Greenbuild and on a Times Square billboard.
Read the article
Watch the Video
2005 - 2025
the biomimicry institute
20 YEARS OF SHARING NATURE'S GENIUS.
Explore the timeline by clicking the pulsing dots, followed by the revealed images.
2013
2010
2015
2016
2019
The Student Design Challenge evolves into the Biomimicry Global Design Challenge.
The Biomimicry Global Network holds its first gathering in Austin, Texas, U.S.A.
The first Biomimicry Launchpad is held in Greenough, Montana, U.S.A., culminating in a $100k grand prize.
The first Youth Design Challenge is awarded.
AskNature wins the Earth Awards Prize for "Strategy."
View the YDC Gallery
2005 - 2025
the biomimicry institute
20 YEARS OF SHARING NATURE'S GENIUS.
Explore the timeline by clicking the pulsing dots, followed by the revealed images.
2024
2024
2023
2021
2020
The Ray of Hope program starts with a cohort of 9 early-stage startups.
The Nature of Fashion report is published, leading to the start of Design for Transformation.
AskNature generates its first AI-supported content.
The Biomimicry Institute launches the AskNature Hive—a global movement and online community of practice dedicated to creating a Nature Positive future.
The Biomimicry Institute launches its new, bold 10-year vision.
View the ROH Gallery
View the Vision
Read the Report
Join Us Today
Janine Benyus has a message for inventors: When solving a design problem, look to nature first. There you'll find inspired designs for making things waterproof, aerodynamic, solar-powered and more. Here she reveals dozens of new products that take their cue from nature with spectacular results.