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INNOVATE 4 NATURE

I4N PROVIDES:

A unique marketplace for NbS projects demonstrating the business case for biodiversity
A unique scientific expertise to assess NbS solutions based on the IUCN Global Standard
A combination of knowledge and expertise for biodiversity, sustainability, co-creation, and marketplace-building

The loss of biological diversity threatens the very foundations of our society, posing risks to food security, our health, and businesses. 

According to upcoming regulations and strategies in the EU to promote biodiversity, there will be requirements to invest in nature and accelerate Nature-based Solutions (NbS). This is a new investment area and will require more robustness through qualified assessments based on the IUCN Global Standard™ for NbS and a marketplace for solutions and investors.

I4N PROVIDES SUPPORT TO FINANCE AND ACCELERATE NBS CREATING NATURE-POSITIVE IMPACT IN THE FOLLOWING FOCUS AREAS:

Due to the lack of trust and strong data between investors and ventures addressing societal challenges and biodiversity loss, an investment gap exists. 

Innovate 4 Nature creates the marketplace for scouting as well as screening Nature-based Solutions (conservation, sustainable management of nature or restoration projects) and matching them with investors or corporates looking for projects protecting nature or reversing ecosystem degradation.

KEY ACTIVITIES

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SCOUTING

NbS projects based on a self-assessment checklist
2

SCREENING

of the NbS projects carried out by our expert team as well as pitch preparation
3

MARKETPLACE

Physical I4N marketplace forum bringing projects, companies and investors together to launch biodiversity and nature-based investment and innovation opportunities.
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ASSESSMENT

of projects based on the IUCN NbS global standard. Solutions with the highest scores undergo financial due diligence.
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ACCELERATION

Match-making with investors and co-creation workshops with solutions, investors and companies, as well as investment deal facilitation.
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TIMELINE

Nov 2022 - Mar 2023

Deal facilitation & Assessment

Provide and prepare information for the financial check, assessment and deal facilitation

Nov 2022 - Mar 2023

Now - 1 Mar 2023

Scouting phase

Looking for projects in the field of NbS!

Pitch your solution in front of selected investors and companies

Deadline: 1st March

13 Febr - 27 Febr 2023

Screening of applied projects

Official announcement of selected projects for pitching on 5 April!

13 Febr - 27 Febr 2023

28 Febr - 28 Mar 2023

Coaching of selected projects

Prepare Pitch for 5 April 2023

5 April 2023

I4N Marketplace



Participate I4N Marketplace in Buonas/ZG

5 April 2023

ongoing

Co-creation Workshops

Participation in co-creation workshops 

(depending on applicability of your solution to the value chain of a specific company)

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  Innovate 4 Nature
  c/o Impact Hub Geneva
  Rue Fendt 1
  1201 Genève

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