

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.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.Nov 2022 - Mar 2023
Deal facilitation & Assessment
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
13 Febr - 27 Febr 2023
Screening of applied projects
13 Febr - 27 Febr 2023
28 Febr - 28 Mar 2023
Coaching of selected projects
5 April 2023
I4N Marketplace
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)