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Bioinspired
Circular
Innovation
L e a r n t o L e a r n f r o m N a t u r e .
At t h e F i r s t B i o i n s p i r e d C i r c u l a r
I n n o v a t i o n P r o g r a m m e 2 0 1 9 .
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Welcome to a
Community of
Change Makers!
Introduction | Background | Case Studies
Trainings Programmes | Practicalities
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We live in times of exponential change through technological
advancements, globalisation and inter-connectivity. They
bring extraordinary opportunities as well as unprecedented
challenges. To master the challenges and take advantage of
these potent opportunities, a different kind of thinking and
new ways to innovate are needed, and it is pertinent to
reinvent ourselves and the way we learn, live and work. To
walk this path, we would be well advised to consider
everything as a teacher. And when it comes to creative
problem solving, iterative innovation, sustainable growth,
and collaboration across communities and industries on a
systemic scale, there is no better teacher than nature.
Through 3.8 bio years of evolution, life has found ways to
solve nearly any challenge humanity faces today, and time-
proven strategies applied by nature to survive and thrive on
this planet are available to learn from and abstract into
human solutions - this process is called Biomimicry -
"emulating life".
Life creates conditions conducive to life.
Dr. Arndt PechsteinPresident of Biomimicry Germany e.V.
Humans are the only species in the
world that knows waste and unemployment.
Let's change that by learning from the
millions of species around us.
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At Biomimicry Academy you learn how to learn from nature, and how to
apply these learnings in the context of product or service development,
business or social entrepreneurship, organisational or personal change.
Through 5 modules and an additional hands-on training over a period of
7-12 months you will be educated by some of Europe's leading experts in
Bioinspired Circular Innovation (BCI)—from Human-Centred to Biomimicry
Thinking Design to Circular Economy, BCI always strives to be both:
scientific AND practical
creative AND directly applicable
business-centred AND responsible
From the unique Bioinspired Circular Innovation programme, you will
graduate as a Biomimicry Practitioner into a global community of change
makers; and be future-fit to co-evolve and even thrive in an ever-
changing environment. Biomimicry Academy will not only positively impact
your perspective on business and career, it might change your life
forever.
Learn how to learn from nature now.
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Bioinspired Innovation
Humanity
is a part
of nature
Take Nature
as a model for
sustainable
future-fit
systems
Value
diversity as the
driving force
of life and
innovations
With entire industries witnessing disruptive change on global markets,
dramatic paradigm shifts in user behavior, anthropogenic changes on a
global scale, new thinking and the adoption and implementation of new
technologies and best practices are imperative. Accordingly, sustainable,
systemic solutions gain increasing importance and doers from all
disciplines look to biological design principles to solve human problems.
While biomimicry, like academy bionics or biomimetics, draws inspiration
from nature, it goes beyond mere extraction of knowledge. A
sustainability benchmark is built into the framework and practice of
biomimicry and understood as a mandated premis for biomimetic
innovation. Systems in nature are inherently robust, resilient, and exist in
a dynamic equilibrium, optimized by evolutionary mechanisms. Since
humans are part of nature, it would be wise of us todesign our social and
economic systems within the operating conditions of planet earth — as
nature does. Neglecting the wisdom of nature led to the severe
challenges we face today. Biomimicry Thinking is a design process for
directly applying nature‘s strategies to address human problems and test
potential solutions against the life‘s principles (the patterns of nature).
The distinction of biomimicry versus other bioinspired innovation
processes lies within this sustainability aspect of the Biommicry practice.
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Circular, Human-Centred Business
Circularity is one of the core concepts of natural systems. Circular Economy,
Circular Design or Cradle-to-Cradle® encompass this prerequisite.
Integrating the Biomimicry Thinking process and these other frameworks
yields a powerful solution-oriented design methodology.
While this process is underpinned by biology, ecology, and system thinking,
there are two additonal aspects needed to innovate viable products and
services: Human-centred design approaches and business modelling.
Human-centred design includes contextual (user-based, market-driven)
research of the problem situation and directly aligns with the first phase of
the Biomimicry Thinking process and offers a variety of collaborative
innovation mehtods that are used throughout all phases of the Biomimicry
Thinking process.
This mixture of methodss, called Bioinspired Circular Innovation, can be
applied to designing products, services, processes or whole systems, and
can also be used for social innovation. Agile design methods are as much
part of this toolbox as lean business concepts. Our programme includes
bringing an idea to market or turning a social innovation into a sustainable
reality, as well as methods for storytelling and business modelling.
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Our Case Studies
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Case Study 1 | Form
Airbus Cabin Structures Designed by Fungi
In 2016, Biomimicry Germany e.V.
hosted 2nd NATURE, the first
German Symposium for Bioinspi-
ration and Biomimicry, together
with CLB Berlin and Natural
History Museum Berlin.
Lightweight structures do not
necessarily follow obvious
mathematical algorithms.
Engineers at Airbus show that
sometimes the experimental
growth of fungi indicate the
path towards the optimal
solution.
Among the speakers was Bastian Schäfer, Innovation Manager
at Airbus Operations GmbH. He impressively showcased how his
team used slime molds on petri dishes seeded with nutrient
sorces to find the optimal connection between given points on a
surface. When feeding the solutions of hundreds of slime mold
growth experiments into a learning computer system, it
produced an algorithm to design a structurally crucial wall
inside the airplane cabin that is lighter, sturdier and more
advanced than any predictive algorithm had created before.
Case Study 1
Aibus Cabin Structures Designed by Fungi
Case Study 2 | Function
Urban Mobility Reloaded: Function over Convention
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“One of three runners-up in the 2014 Audi Urban Future Award,
(…) proposed a futuristic and innovative concept for an entirely
new type of personal transport. Drawing inspiration from
sources as diverse as elevator technology and biomimicry, their
designs offer a thought-provoking alternative to our existing
transportation systems that could revolutionize the city as we
know it.”
from Arch Daily, 2. 1. 2015
In neurons, molecular cargo is transported along cellular highways.
By decoupling the power engine from the carrier vesicles, fast
combinations and alterations in speed and direction are possible. If
these transport concepts are combined with a virus-inspired
coupling system, and integrated into the existing urban
infrastructure of public transport in Berlin, the result is a systemically
adjusted mobility concept of the future. Companies like Alphabet in
the USA or NEXT Future Transportation in Dubai bring such concepts
alive.
For more information visit
www.biomimicry.org/urban-mobility-reloaded-planning-future-cities
Case Study 3 | System
Organic Organisations: Multi-layer Business Ecosystem
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phi360 is a network organisation dedicated to making responsible
business economically viable. For this, the team around Dr. Arndt
Pechstein and Dr. Fabian Feutlinske desgined the agency as a living
organisation devoid of established hierarchies and revenue-driven
KPIs.
phi360 developed and employs Hybrid Thinking, a radical approach
that combines inspiration sources like Biomimicry with personal self-
reflection and development, group-based co-creation and systemic
integration to drive responsible innovation in product, service and
systems design.
Their concept was inspired by their background in cellular neuro-
biology, bioinformatics, the behaviour of human and non-human
social groups, and synergetic ecosystems involving plants and
fungi.
The universal matrix for any organism or organisation
The Hybrid Thinking methodology liases Biomimiry with human-centred business concepts
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P r o f e s s i o n a l Tr a i n i n g P r o g r a m m e 2 0 1 9
Bioinspired
Circular
Innovation
Bioinspired Circular Innovator
(BCI):
5 online courses with lectures, practices and
quizzes (150+ learning hours total*)
First month online module followed by 4
modules with face-to-face and online sessions
(9 months total, 10 days on site)
1 training project and 1 application project
focused on business challenges (over 100 hours
of self-organised individual and/or group
project work)
Hosted in the startup hub Berlin including
outdoor and scientific research sessions with
hands-on practice
Modern learning environment and digital tools,
materials and learning units offered in English
Expert input from the fields of life sciences,
research & delevopment, entrepreneurship,
biomimicry, etc...
Europenised bioinspired innovation curriculum
developed in tight collaboration with the
Natural History Museum Berlin
*Module 5 of the EU Interreg Project Excellence-in-ReSTI
(http://resti.academy/) is co-funded by European funds (ERDF, IPA).
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Graduate in 3 steps according to your
personal goals:
BCI
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BP Biomimicry Practitioner:
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Biomimicry Practitioners can continue their education with a
special coaching training
Coaching involves communication, presentation, didactic
and social skills and respective proven methods
Coaches are trained in methods, through co-coaching in a
relevant context, and mentoring the next Biomimicry
Practitioners (18 coaching days + individually assigned
online mentoring)
Biomimicry Coach:
After finishing the BCI training you may continue to become
a certified Biomimicry Practitioner
Training integrates with the annual Biomimicry Global Design
Challenge and the Biomimicry Institute Launchpad, the
business accelerator programme to support bioinspired
entrepreneurs from idea to market.
Develop a biomimetic product or service from idea to
market on your own, supported by a mentor
Grow your understanding through a structured reflection
and observation practice, honing your skills through iSites
Online mentoring supports your individual progress
BC
Bioinspired Circular
Innovator
Biomimicry Practitioner
Biomimicry Coach
Here is your journey...
2 3
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4 modules withface-to-face
sessions
Biomimicry Project
Reflection
iSites+ 2-6 months
9 months
Presentation
& BCI badge
+ 8 months
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Certification
Certification
Biomimicry
Coaching
Education
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Module 1: Online Introduction
Self-paced online studies | Introduction into
innovation methodologies, human-centred
innovation, nature-inspired innovation and circular
economy | Literature suggestions | Introduction to
the community, course structure and digital tools
Online seminar + 20-30 hours self-paced learning
We are working with a global team of Biomimicry experts
to bring you the best training possible.
Below you find the curriculum for the Bioinspired Circular
Innovator and the Biomimicry Practitioner Certification:
July + August 2019
Module 2: Experience & Connect
Connect to Nature | iSites | Frameworks for
Biomimicry, C2C®, Biophilia and Design Thinking |
Biomimicry and Systems Thinking process | Life‘s
Principles | Startup Input | Scoping for Project I |
Personal Reflection | Assignments between Modules
2-day session in Berlin, 20-30 hours self-paced
learning + 10 hours project assignment
9 + 10 September 2019
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Module 3: Learn & Practice
Biomimicry expert input | Biomimicry Thinking design
process for Project I | Biomimicry Case Studies | iSites |
Function Cards & Prototypes | Bio-Teaming for Project II |
Scoping for Project II (group challenge) | Assignments
between Modules
18 - 20 November 2019
3 day session in Berlin, 20-30 hours self-paced
learning + 10 hours project assignment
Module 4: Translate & Apply
Project partner input for Project II | Biomimicry
Thinking design process for Project II: Scoping
Review – Discovery phase with biologist – Creation –
Evaluation | Business keynote | Assignments
between Modules
January 2020 (tbd)
3 day session in Berlin, 20-30 hours self-paced
learning + 10 hours project assignment
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Module 5: Implement & Communicate
Biomimicry Business Model Canvas | Communication
& Scaling | Business keynote | Project partner
presentations at Biomimicry symposium | BCI
Graduation celebration
March 2020 (tbd)
2 day session in Berlin ending with an open
presentation, conclusion of the online course
earns the ReSTI* Entrepreneur Badge
to be included in your online profile
Biomimicry Project
Self-paced online studies | individual Biomimicry
project (Project III) | Reflection journal | iSites |
Online mentoring | Introduction to the Biomimicry
Institute Launchpad
Online mentoring + self-paced project
work leads to the certification as
Biomimicry Practitioner
from March 2020
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*The EU Interreg Project Excellence-in-ReSTI
(http://resti.academy/) is co-funded by European funds (ERDF, IPA).
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A 3-step process to match your
personal goals
Pay as you go or book one
of these options:
Biomimicry
Coach
+ 2599 €
BMA Certificate
of Expertise w/
associated digital
badge
Biomimicry
Practitioner
+ 1299 €**
-20% with BCI*
Bioinspired
Circular
InnovatorBMA Certificate
of Completion w/
2 associated digital
badges
4x 1749€ **
5999 €*
Best for
beginners
Best value
for money
For
professional
coaches
** pay as you go
* paid in advance
All prices plus 19% VAT
BP
BCI
BC
BMA Certificate
of Expertise w/
associated digital
badge
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A word at the end...
We are always happy to spark interest in our
living world, in the brilliance of nature as well as
human beauty, and the challenges we face. There
need to be more—many more—people who value
nature for its incredible ability to be resilient and
thriving vis-a-vis adverse and always changing
conditions and who accept that we have to learn
to live, build, produce and consum in a similar
manner. Join us in this endeavor and take a step
towards becoming one of these transformative
change makers!
Biomimicry Academy is a joint
venture of Biomimicry Germany
e.V. and phi360.
Biomimicry Academy
c/o Phi Group
Dr. Fabian Feutlinske
Geibelstr. 54
12305 Berlin
www.biomimicryacademy.com
Director of Biomimicry Academy
Many thanks to all the great people who provided and keep providing support or
material.
Information, data and statements are used with permission from Biomimicry 3.8,
Biomimicry Institute, Biomimicry Germany e.V., phi360, ArchDaily, Airbus
Particular references:
> Biomimicry Institute (biomimicry.org) for making Biomimicry learning available to the
public, and the institute’s team member, Jacques Chirazi, for encouraging our partici-
pation in the Biomimicry Global Design Challenge (https://biomimicry.org/design-
challenges/) and in the Biomimicry Launchpad as part of our program
(https://innovation.biomimicry.org/launchpad/).
> Biomimicry 3.8 (biomimicry.net) for the Biomimicry Thinking Design Process and the
co-founders, Janine Benyus and Dayna Baumeister, for teaching our experts.
> The University of Applied Sciences Burgenland (https://www.fh-burgenland.at/en/)
and the Excellence-in-ReSTI consortium (http://www.interreg-danube.eu/approved-
projects/excellence-in-resti) for lending us their biomimicry specialist and co-devel-
oper of the ReSTI Program (http://resti.academy/), Regina Rowland, who helped us
develop our program and underpinned it with the ReSTI Program as an additional and
independent online learning option.
> The Ellen MacArthur Foundation (ellenmacarthurfoundation.org) for the Circular
Economy concept and the Circular Design practice, and for sharing their learnings
with the public.
> The Museum for Natural History Berlin for partnering with us and lending us the
wealth of their collections and the expertise of their staff and friends
(https://www.museumfuernaturkunde.berlin/en).
This paper uses grafics and material from the following sources: Biomimicry Germany
e.V., CC-BY-SA; Maxpixel under Public Domain rights; Pexels under Public Domain rights;
Wendy Wei, Naturkunde- museum Berlin.
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Acknowledgements