Hands-on acceleration program for forest & biodiversity solutions
Hands-on acceleration program for forest & biodiversity solutions
We work with the best founders globally to accelerate nature, biodiversity and forest ventures.
We work with the best founders globally to accelerate nature, biodiversity and forest ventures.
A Tailored Program to Boost Your Startup to The Next Level
1on1 Coaching
1on1 Coaching
1on1 Coaching
Each team has a dedicated coach who helps set clear objectives, refine priorities, validate concepts, and generate crucial insights. Each team will also connect with domain experts and mentors.
Each team has a dedicated coach who helps set clear objectives, refine priorities, validate concepts, and generate crucial insights. Each team will also connect with domain experts and mentors.
Each team has a dedicated coach who helps set clear objectives, refine priorities, validate concepts, and generate crucial insights. Each team will also connect with domain experts and mentors.
Network Access
Network Access
Network Access
Brainforest has been active in the fields of forests and biodiversity for many years. Our network includes NGOs, unicorn founders, and Impact Investors.
Brainforest has been active in the fields of forests and biodiversity for many years. Our network includes NGOs, unicorn founders, and Impact Investors.
Brainforest has been active in the fields of forests and biodiversity for many years. Our network includes NGOs, unicorn founders, and Impact Investors.
Financial Support
Financial Support
Financial Support
The selected team(s) at the end of the program will receive financial support of $125k for an equity stake in your company.
The selected team(s) at the end of the program will receive financial support of $125k for an equity stake in your company.
The selected team(s) at the end of the program will receive financial support of $125k for an equity stake in your company.
Our focus areas in the field of Nature, Forests and Biodiversity
Our Venture Program's Key Focus Areas
Our Venture Program's Key Focus Areas
We generally are interested in all initiatives that have a positive impact on nature and biodiversity and are related to forests.
We’re particularly interested in startups in one of the following focus areas:
We support all types of initiatives that positively impact nature, biodiversity, and food forests. We’re particularly interested in the following areas:
We support all types of initiatives that positively impact nature, biodiversity, and food forests. We’re particularly interested in the following areas:
AI & Data for Nature Intelligence
AI-driven biodiversity monitoring, risk forecasting, and supply chain transparency are some of the fastest-growing areas in nature tech. Investors want real-time, verifiable data to move beyond static biodiversity credits and manual impact tracking.
Regenerative Agriculture & Soil Health
The food system is the most vulnerable to biodiversity loss, making soil health and regenerative agriculture top investment priorities. Solutions that improve soil microbiome health, nutrient density, and climate resilience are gaining traction.
Monetizing Biodiversity
Biodiversity is a valuable but financially invisible asset. To scale its conservation and restoration, we must quantify ecosystem services, making them investable and financially rewarding for communities, businesses, and investors.
Deep-Tech for Ecosystem Restoration
Deep tech solutions in biotech, bioengineering, and advanced materials can restore ecosystems, speed up reforestation, and create industries that regenerate nature rather than exploit it.
AI & Data for Nature Intelligence
AI-driven biodiversity monitoring, risk forecasting, and supply chain transparency are some of the fastest-growing areas in nature tech. Investors want real-time, verifiable data to move beyond static biodiversity credits and manual impact tracking.
Regenerative Agriculture & Soil Health
The food system is the most vulnerable to biodiversity loss, making soil health and regenerative agriculture top investment priorities. Solutions that improve soil microbiome health, nutrient density, and climate resilience are gaining traction.
Monetizing Biodiversity
Biodiversity is a valuable but financially invisible asset. To scale its conservation and restoration, we must quantify ecosystem services, making them investable and financially rewarding for communities, businesses, and investors.
Deep-Tech for Ecosystem Restoration
Deep tech solutions in biotech, bioengineering, and advanced materials can restore ecosystems, speed up reforestation, and create industries that regenerate nature rather than exploit it.
AI & Data for Nature Intelligence
AI-driven biodiversity monitoring, risk forecasting, and supply chain transparency are some of the fastest-growing areas in nature tech. Investors want real-time, verifiable data to move beyond static biodiversity credits and manual impact tracking.
Regenerative Agriculture & Soil Health
The food system is the most vulnerable to biodiversity loss, making soil health and regenerative agriculture top investment priorities. Solutions that improve soil microbiome health, nutrient density, and climate resilience are gaining traction.
Monetizing Biodiversity
Biodiversity is a valuable but financially invisible asset. To scale its conservation and restoration, we must quantify ecosystem services, making them investable and financially rewarding for communities, businesses, and investors.
Deep-Tech for Ecosystem Restoration
Deep tech solutions in biotech, bioengineering, and advanced materials can restore ecosystems, speed up reforestation, and create industries that regenerate nature rather than exploit it.
AI & Data for Nature Intelligence
AI-driven biodiversity monitoring, risk forecasting, and supply chain transparency are some of the fastest-growing areas in nature tech. Investors want real-time, verifiable data to move beyond static biodiversity credits and manual impact tracking.
Regenerative Agriculture & Soil Health
The food system is the most vulnerable to biodiversity loss, making soil health and regenerative agriculture top investment priorities. Solutions that improve soil microbiome health, nutrient density, and climate resilience are gaining traction.
Monetizing Biodiversity
Biodiversity is a valuable but financially invisible asset. To scale its conservation and restoration, we must quantify ecosystem services, making them investable and financially rewarding for communities, businesses, and investors.
Deep-Tech for Ecosystem Restoration
Deep tech solutions in biotech, bioengineering, and advanced materials can restore ecosystems, speed up reforestation, and create industries that regenerate nature rather than exploit it.
AI & Data for Nature Intelligence
AI-driven biodiversity monitoring, risk forecasting, and supply chain transparency are some of the fastest-growing areas in nature tech. Investors want real-time, verifiable data to move beyond static biodiversity credits and manual impact tracking.
Regenerative Agriculture & Soil Health
The food system is the most vulnerable to biodiversity loss, making soil health and regenerative agriculture top investment priorities. Solutions that improve soil microbiome health, nutrient density, and climate resilience are gaining traction.
Monetizing Biodiversity
Biodiversity is a valuable but financially invisible asset. To scale its conservation and restoration, we must quantify ecosystem services, making them investable and financially rewarding for communities, businesses, and investors.
Deep-Tech for Ecosystem Restoration
Deep tech solutions in biotech, bioengineering, and advanced materials can restore ecosystems, speed up reforestation, and create industries that regenerate nature rather than exploit it.
AI & Data for Nature Intelligence
AI-driven biodiversity monitoring, risk forecasting, and supply chain transparency are some of the fastest-growing areas in nature tech. Investors want real-time, verifiable data to move beyond static biodiversity credits and manual impact tracking.
Regenerative Agriculture & Soil Health
The food system is the most vulnerable to biodiversity loss, making soil health and regenerative agriculture top investment priorities. Solutions that improve soil microbiome health, nutrient density, and climate resilience are gaining traction.
Monetizing Biodiversity
Biodiversity is a valuable but financially invisible asset. To scale its conservation and restoration, we must quantify ecosystem services, making them investable and financially rewarding for communities, businesses, and investors.
Deep-Tech for Ecosystem Restoration
Deep tech solutions in biotech, bioengineering, and advanced materials can restore ecosystems, speed up reforestation, and create industries that regenerate nature rather than exploit it.
AI & Data for Nature Intelligence
AI-driven biodiversity monitoring, risk forecasting, and supply chain transparency are some of the fastest-growing areas in nature tech. Investors want real-time, verifiable data to move beyond static biodiversity credits and manual impact tracking.
Regenerative Agriculture & Soil Health
The food system is the most vulnerable to biodiversity loss, making soil health and regenerative agriculture top investment priorities. Solutions that improve soil microbiome health, nutrient density, and climate resilience are gaining traction.
Monetizing Biodiversity
Biodiversity is a valuable but financially invisible asset. To scale its conservation and restoration, we must quantify ecosystem services, making them investable and financially rewarding for communities, businesses, and investors.
Deep-Tech for Ecosystem Restoration
Deep tech solutions in biotech, bioengineering, and advanced materials can restore ecosystems, speed up reforestation, and create industries that regenerate nature rather than exploit it.
AI & Data for Nature Intelligence
AI-driven biodiversity monitoring, risk forecasting, and supply chain transparency are some of the fastest-growing areas in nature tech. Investors want real-time, verifiable data to move beyond static biodiversity credits and manual impact tracking.
Regenerative Agriculture & Soil Health
The food system is the most vulnerable to biodiversity loss, making soil health and regenerative agriculture top investment priorities. Solutions that improve soil microbiome health, nutrient density, and climate resilience are gaining traction.
Monetizing Biodiversity
Biodiversity is a valuable but financially invisible asset. To scale its conservation and restoration, we must quantify ecosystem services, making them investable and financially rewarding for communities, businesses, and investors.
Deep-Tech for Ecosystem Restoration
Deep tech solutions in biotech, bioengineering, and advanced materials can restore ecosystems, speed up reforestation, and create industries that regenerate nature rather than exploit it.
AI & Data for Nature Intelligence
AI-driven biodiversity monitoring, risk forecasting, and supply chain transparency are some of the fastest-growing areas in nature tech. Investors want real-time, verifiable data to move beyond static biodiversity credits and manual impact tracking.
Regenerative Agriculture & Soil Health
The food system is the most vulnerable to biodiversity loss, making soil health and regenerative agriculture top investment priorities. Solutions that improve soil microbiome health, nutrient density, and climate resilience are gaining traction.
Monetizing Biodiversity
Biodiversity is a valuable but financially invisible asset. To scale its conservation and restoration, we must quantify ecosystem services, making them investable and financially rewarding for communities, businesses, and investors.
Deep-Tech for Ecosystem Restoration
Deep tech solutions in biotech, bioengineering, and advanced materials can restore ecosystems, speed up reforestation, and create industries that regenerate nature rather than exploit it.
AI & Data for Nature Intelligence
AI-driven biodiversity monitoring, risk forecasting, and supply chain transparency are some of the fastest-growing areas in nature tech. Investors want real-time, verifiable data to move beyond static biodiversity credits and manual impact tracking.
Regenerative Agriculture & Soil Health
The food system is the most vulnerable to biodiversity loss, making soil health and regenerative agriculture top investment priorities. Solutions that improve soil microbiome health, nutrient density, and climate resilience are gaining traction.
Monetizing Biodiversity
Biodiversity is a valuable but financially invisible asset. To scale its conservation and restoration, we must quantify ecosystem services, making them investable and financially rewarding for communities, businesses, and investors.
Deep-Tech for Ecosystem Restoration
Deep tech solutions in biotech, bioengineering, and advanced materials can restore ecosystems, speed up reforestation, and create industries that regenerate nature rather than exploit it.
AI & Data for Nature Intelligence
AI-driven biodiversity monitoring, risk forecasting, and supply chain transparency are some of the fastest-growing areas in nature tech. Investors want real-time, verifiable data to move beyond static biodiversity credits and manual impact tracking.
Regenerative Agriculture & Soil Health
The food system is the most vulnerable to biodiversity loss, making soil health and regenerative agriculture top investment priorities. Solutions that improve soil microbiome health, nutrient density, and climate resilience are gaining traction.
Monetizing Biodiversity
Biodiversity is a valuable but financially invisible asset. To scale its conservation and restoration, we must quantify ecosystem services, making them investable and financially rewarding for communities, businesses, and investors.
Deep-Tech for Ecosystem Restoration
Deep tech solutions in biotech, bioengineering, and advanced materials can restore ecosystems, speed up reforestation, and create industries that regenerate nature rather than exploit it.
AI & Data for Nature Intelligence
AI-driven biodiversity monitoring, risk forecasting, and supply chain transparency are some of the fastest-growing areas in nature tech. Investors want real-time, verifiable data to move beyond static biodiversity credits and manual impact tracking.
Regenerative Agriculture & Soil Health
The food system is the most vulnerable to biodiversity loss, making soil health and regenerative agriculture top investment priorities. Solutions that improve soil microbiome health, nutrient density, and climate resilience are gaining traction.
Monetizing Biodiversity
Biodiversity is a valuable but financially invisible asset. To scale its conservation and restoration, we must quantify ecosystem services, making them investable and financially rewarding for communities, businesses, and investors.
Deep-Tech for Ecosystem Restoration
Deep tech solutions in biotech, bioengineering, and advanced materials can restore ecosystems, speed up reforestation, and create industries that regenerate nature rather than exploit it.
Our Venture Program's Focus Areas
We support all types of initiatives that positively impact nature, biodiversity, and food forests. We’re particularly interested in the following areas:
AI-driven biodiversity monitoring, risk forecasting, and supply chain transparency are some of the fastest-growing areas in nature tech. Investors want real-time, verifiable data to move beyond static biodiversity credits and manual impact tracking.
The food system is the most vulnerable to biodiversity loss, making soil health and regenerative agriculture top investment priorities. Solutions that improve soil microbiome health, nutrient density, and climate resilience are gaining traction.
Biodiversity is a valuable but financially invisible asset. To scale its conservation and restoration, we must quantify ecosystem services, making them investable and financially rewarding for communities, businesses, and investors.
Deep tech solutions in biotech, bioengineering, and advanced materials can restore ecosystems, speed up reforestation, and create industries that regenerate nature rather than exploit it.
Venture Program Step-by-Step Process
1
Online Applications
JULY 17 - SEPTEMBER 1
To complete your application, please have the latest version of your pitch deck or documents describing your business ready to upload and fill out the application form.
2
Interviews & Evaluation
SEPTEMBER 1 - SEPTEMBER 19
Applications that match our selection criteria and offer exciting innovations in our areas of action will be invited for a first video-call interview.
3
Onboarding
SEPTEMBER 22 - OCTOBER 3
The selected teams will be invited for an onboarding conversation, which will focus on tailoring each start-up’s journey through our venture program.
4
Venture Program Runs
OCTOBER 6 - NOVEMBER 28
The selected cohort will work alongside Brainforest and its team of dedicated experts and mentors for 8 weeks.
6
Pitch Week
DECEMBER 1 - DECEMBER 5
Teams will meet in person in Zurich a few days prior to the Pitch Event where they will present in front of a multi-disciplinary Investment Committee.
Concrete Outcomes You Can Count On
Tailored Expert Insights
We provide access to top-class experts in their respective fields (Biodiversity, Fundraising and more).
Impact and Financial Model
Clearly structured financial forecast and impact model for your business.
Clear Value Proposition
Validated and tested value of your service that hits a need in the market.
Go-To-Market Plan
Prioritized next steps for the next months
after the program.
Fundraising Strategy
data room with a clear understanding of investor types and how to approach them.
Iterated Investor Pitchdeck
Iterated deck to pitch your idea in front of our Investment Committee.
Concrete Outcomes You Can Count On
Tailored Expert Insights
We provide access to top-class experts in their respective fields (Biodiversity, Fundraising and more).
Impact and Financial Model
Clearly structured financial forecast and impact model for your business.
Clear Value Proposition
Validated and tested value of your service that hits a need in the market.
Go-to-market Plan
Prioritized next steps for the next months
after the program.
Fundraising Strategy
data room with a clear understanding of investor types and how to approach them.
Iterated Investor Pitchdeck
Iterated deck to pitch your idea in front of our Investment Committee.
Experts & Mentors
Joshua Berger
CEO at BioInt
Biodiversity Expert
Helena Wasserman
Founder of Unstoppable
Fundraising Expert
Christian Bueckle
Portfolio Manager at nordIX
Financial Expert
Alice Segre
Investment Associate at Maze Impact
Investment Expert
Aaron Leaman
CEO at BrighterFuture
Branding Expert
Adrian Dellecker
Researcher at IMD
Biodiversity Expert
Pedro Gomes
Hardware Expert and Founder of Design Possibility
Startup Mentor
Jessica Edioke
Co-Lead for Research at Purpose Foundation
Financing Expert
Caroline Takita Levy
CEO at eAmazonia
Industry Expert
Emily Gorbaty
Product & Venture Strategist
Startup Mentor
Andreas Heger
Experienced founder of green businesses
Startup Mentor
Anita Aerni
Sustainable Leadership and Change
Startup Mentor
Sander Keulen
Head of Global Business Development at NatureMetrics
Startup Mentor
Arran Kitson
Co-founder & CEO at Token Flow Insights
Startup Mentor
Simeon Max
Restoration Practitioner and Nature-Tech Enthusiast
Startup Mentor
Christian Fu Mueller
Regenerative Business Advisor
Startup Mentor
Yannick Ritschel
Director at Fondation Valery
Investment Expert
Beatrice Scarioni
Founder & Partner at Dripstone Consulting
Impact Strategy Expert
Martin Studer
General Partner & Chair at Bluerain Partners Group
Investment Expert
Esme Verity
CEO at Considered Capital
Innovative Finance Coach
Sara Lattanzio
Head of Marketing at Stryber
Startup Mentor
Elena Suciu
Business Angel
Startup Mentor
Nimesh Ranjan
Torchbearer for Gaia Project
AI Expert
Jenny Lindblad
Communication Specialist and Coach
Pitch Expert
Johannes Rörenbach
Innovation Strategist
Startup Mentor
Joshua Berger
CEO at BioInt
Biodiversity Expert
Helena Wasserman
Founder of Unstoppable
Fundraising Expert
Christian Bueckle
Portfolio Manager at nordIX
Financial Expert
Alice Segre
Investment Associate at Maze Impact
Investment Expert
Aaron Leaman
CEO at BrighterFuture
Branding Expert
Adrian Dellecker
Researcher at IMD
Biodiversity Expert
Pedro Gomes
Hardware Expert and Founder of Design Possibility
Startup Mentor
Jessica Edioke
Co-Lead for Research at Purpose Foundation
Financing Expert
Caroline Takita Levy
CEO at eAmazonia
Industry Expert
Emily Gorbaty
Product & Venture Strategist
Startup Mentor
Andreas Heger
Experienced founder of green businesses
Startup Mentor
Anita Aerni
Sustainable Leadership and Change
Startup Mentor
Sander Keulen
Head of Global Business Development at NatureMetrics
Startup Mentor
Arran Kitson
Co-founder & CEO at Token Flow Insights
Startup Mentor
Simeon Max
Restoration Practitioner and Nature-Tech Enthusiast
Startup Mentor
Christian Fu Mueller
Regenerative Business Advisor
Startup Mentor
Yannick Ritschel
Director at Fondation Valery
Investment Expert
Beatrice Scarioni
Founder & Partner at Dripstone Consulting
Impact Strategy Expert
Martin Studer
General Partner & Chair at Bluerain Partners Group
Investment Expert
Esme Verity
CEO at Considered Capital
Innovative Finance Coach
Sara Lattanzio
Head of Marketing at Stryber
Startup Mentor
Elena Suciu
Business Angel
Startup Mentor
Nimesh Ranjan
Torchbearer for Gaia Project
AI Expert
Jenny Lindblad
Communication Specialist and Coach
Pitch Expert
Johannes Rörenbach
Innovation Strategist
Startup Mentor
Joshua Berger
CEO at BioInt
Biodiversity Expert
Christian Bueckle
Portfolio Manager at nordIX
Financial Expert
Adrian Dellecker
Researcher at IMD
Biodiversity Expert
Adrian Dellecker
Researcher at IMD
Biodiversity Expert
Pedro Gomes
Hardware Expert and Founder of Design Possibility
Startup Mentor
Emily Gorbaty
Product & Venture Strategist
Startup Mentor
Andreas Heger
Experienced founder of green businesses
Startup Mentor
Sander Keulen
Head of Global Business Development at NatureMetrics
Startup Mentor
Arran Kitson
Co-founder & CEO at Token Flow Insights
Startup Mentor
Aaron Leaman
CEO at BrighterFuture
Branding Expert
Simeon Max
Restoration Practitioner and Nature-Tech Enthusiast
Startup Mentor
Christian Fu Mueller
Regenerative Business Advisor
Startup Mentor
Yannick Ritschel
Director at Fondation Valery
Investment Expert
Beatrice Scarioni
Founder & Partner at Dripstone Consulting
Impact Strategy Expert
Alice Segre
Investment Associate at Maze Impact
Investment Expert
Martin Studer
General Partner & Chair at Bluerain Partners Group
Investment Expert
Caroline Takita Levy
CEO at eAmazonia
Industry Expert
Esme Verity
CEO at Considered Capital
Innovative Finance Coach
Helena Wasserman
Founder of Unstoppable
Fundraising Expert
Elena Suciu
Business Angel
Startup Mentor
Nimesh Ranjan
Torchbearer for Gaia Project
AI Expert
Johannes Rörenbach
Innovation Strategist
Startup Mentor
Jessica Edioke
Co-Lead at Purpose Foundation
Financing Expert
Anita Aernie
Impact Change-Maker
Startup Mentor
Jenny Lindblad
Communication Specialist and Coach
Pitch Expert
Sara Lattanzio
Head of Marketing at Stryber
Startup Mentor
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