I4N ACTION LABS: CATALYSING NATURE-POSITIVE SOLUTIONS IN REAL-WORLD SYSTEMS

A cross-sector collaboration platform for nature-positive transformation

The opportunities of a regenerative future are vast: nature-positive business models could create annual business opportunities worth $10 trillion as well as 395 million new jobs by 2030.

Yet, it can be difficult to identify and implement the most impactful and scalable solutions in a practical way due to:

  • Limited visibility on emerging innovations
  • High cost and risk of solution discovery
  • Fragmented efforts across sectors

At the same time, a growing pipeline of startups is developing promising solutions, but lacks access to real-world deployment environments.

INTRODUCING INNOVATE 4 NATURE ACTION LABS

I4N Action Labs are collaborative platforms that connect corporates, investors, and partners to source, vet, and deploy nature-positive solutions. Each Action Lab focuses on a specific sector or ecosystem, enabling members to address shared challenges through structured innovation and collaboration.

How it works: from challenge to implementation

  • Define challenges

    Action Lab members identify key operational and environmental challenges.

  • Scout globally

    Innovate 4 Nature sources high-potential startups and solutions.

  • Vet & curate

    Innovate 4 Nature rigorously assesses and shortlists the most relevant solutions.

  • Showcase & connect

    Members engage directly with selected innovators.

  • Pilot, invest & scale

    Solutions are tested and deployed via pilots in real-world environments. Members have the opportunity to invest in them through a dedicated Venture Fund.

A SMARTER WAY TO INNOVATE

Access vetted solutions

Gain early access to high-potential startups and technologies

Reduce risk

Share insights and learnings with peers across industries in a pre-competitive setting

Save time and resources

Outsource global solution scouting and evaluation

Drive real impact

Move from strategy to implementation through pilots and partnerships

Build strategic partnerships

Connect with leading organisations, investors and innovators

Current and upcoming I4N Action Labs

Amazonia Action Lab for Resilient, Inclusive Sustainable Ecosystems (ARISE)

Calling solutions that reimagine the Amazonian value chain as a thriving and resilient ecosystem, shifting from extractive practices towards stewardship

Ports & Coastal Infrastructure Action Lab

Calling solutions that tackle the most pressing challenges across ports infrastructure, including energy, materials, food system, biodiversity and logistics

JOIN AN ACTION LAB

We are actively seeking founding partners who want to shape what’s next and lead the transition. The strongest Action Labs are built together – we welcome you at the table.

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