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The 2020 Ray of Hope Prize

September 8, 2020

How can biomimicry drive innovation, and which team will win the 2020 Ray of Hope Prize?

Biomimicry, the design and production of materials, structures and systems that are modeled on biological strategies and processes, can accelerate the breakthroughs we need to achieve a circular economy. Created in honor of Ray C. Anderson, the founder of Interface and a sustainability pioneer, the $100,000 Ray of Hope Prize sparks the next generation of businesses that seek to lead us to a circular and regenerative future.

Nearly 200 startups from 42 countries around the world entered the 2020 competition with the hope of being selected as this year's top up-and-coming business applying lessons learned from nature to solve for climate change and sustainability challenges. Nine startup teams ultimately competed for this year's prestigious prize, sponsored by the Ray C. Anderson Foundation.

Join us at Circularity 20 as we announce the winner of the 2020 Ray of Hope Prize and learn about the startup's approach to creating a more regenerative and circular world. The Ray C. Anderson Foundation also will award a $25,000 Runner-Up Prize and $25,000 in additional prizes, along with programmatic support provided by the Biomimicry Institute. 

Speakers

  • Beth Rattner, Executive Director, Biomimicry Institute
  • John Anderson Lanier, Executive Director, Ray C. Anderson Foundation

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