Innovate 4 Nature is excited to announce the shortlist for the Innovate 4 Nature Award 2025.
After reviewing more than 400 applications from around the globe, our selection committee has identified 32 outstanding startups that represent some of the most promising solutions for a nature-positive economy.
The shortlisted ventures span our four strategic focus areas:
Sustainable Management of Ecosystems
Nature as Infrastructure & Planet-Compatible Cities
Regenerative Food Systems
Circular Nature-Positive Solutions
These solutions range from restoring degraded landscapes to rethinking urban infrastructure, from regenerating food systems to creating circular business models — all with the goal of making nature a central ally in addressing global challenges.
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT
All shortlisted startups will now participate in pitch training to prepare for the next stage of the Award. Based on this process, up to 16 finalists will be selected and announced in October. These finalists will then pitch to our renowned Jury on 21st October 2025 in Switzerland.
The winners of the I4N Award 2025 will be revealed during the Award Ceremony at the World Economic Forum in Davos in January 2026.
We congratulate the 32 shortlisted startups for their inspiring work and commitment to advancing nature-positive innovation. We are excited to follow their journey in the coming months.
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