'IT'S NOW FOR NATURE' ACCELERATOR

Unlock innovation and resilience by embedding nature-positive strategies into your business

As part of the global Business for Nature (BfN) campaign ‘It’s Now for Nature’, Innovate 4 Nature offers organisations the opportunity to participate in its Accelerator Programme, in collaboration with engageability.

The aim of the programme is to support companies in developing a credible nature and biodiversity strategy – and to make it visible.

WHY JOIN THE PROGRAMME

While the unprecedented decline of our biodiversity is weighing on the economy, a vibrant network of businesses is breathing new life into our ecosystem. They understand that strong nature means a strong business. A healthy ecosystem delivers crucial services: clean water for core activities, fertile soils and pollination for a profitable harvest, a buffer against flooding, and resources for business activities. ‘Nature works for us, so we need to work better together.’

Participating companies not only position themselves as pioneers, they can also future-proof their value chain by developing a robust nature strategy that helps make their business resilient for the future.

Our support model is built around the proven ACT-D framework, where each phase includes practical tools, and strategic guidance:

The outcomes for participating companies are:

Nature strategy aligned with science & policy

Prepared for TNFD/CSRD disclosure

Stronger positioning and nature-positive brand equity

SMART targets and roadmap with prioritised interventions

EXPLORE THE NATURE STRATEGIES THAT HAVE BEEN ACCEPTED INTO THE 'IT'S NOW FOR NATURE' CAMPAIGN

TWO WAYS TO PARTICIPATE

Option 1: Group Accelerator

Learn & act with peers

  • Structured, 9-month programme
  • Next cohort: Start in fall 2026
  • Best for: Efficient entry, shared learning
  • Cost (up to five companies): CHF 6,800, excl. VAT
  • Cost (more than five companies): CHF 4,800, excl. VAT

Option 2: Individual Company Support

Tailored 1:1 acceleration

  • Flexible timing & customised process
  • Direct link to strategy & reporting
  • Best for: Complex cases, high urgency
  • Cost: depends on maturity and needs of organisation

Timeline for the 2026-2027 cohort of the Group Accelerator:

  • 16 June 2026

    Kick-off at the Swisscleantech Dialog

  • July 2026

    First workshop: assess nature dependencies, risks & opportunities

  • September 2026

    Second workshop: commit to science-based targets

  • November 2026

    Third workshop: transform your value chain

  • February 2027

    Fourth workshop: disclose your nature strategy & activities

  • April 2027

    Closing workshop: feedback & next steps

TRUSTED BY LEADING ORGANISATIONS

PROGRAMME PARTNERS

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