INNOVATE 4 NATURE
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.
TIMELINE
15 Sep - 22 Oct 2022
Scouting phase
Looking for projects in the field of NbS
15 Sep - 22 Oct 2022
22 Oct - 1 Nov 2022
Screening of applied projects
Official announcement of selected projects for pitching on 29 Nov!
1 Nov - 25 Nov 2022
Coaching of selected projects
Prepare Pitch for 29 Nov 2022
1 Nov - 25 Nov 2022
Pitch your solution in front of selected investors and companiesNov 2022 - Mar 2023
Deal facilitation & Assessment
Provide and prepare information for the financial check, assessment and deal facilitation
Nov 2022 - Mar 2023
Jan - Sep 2023
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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