Brainforest Venture Program 2026: Receive $125,000 Investment, Expert Mentorship, and Global Network Access for Biodiversity Startups

Overview

The Brainforest Venture Program 2026 is a specialized startup accelerator created for ambitious early-stage ventures building innovative solutions for biodiversity conservation, ecosystem restoration, and sustainable environmental impact. The intensive 10-week program combines hands-on venture coaching, personalized mentorship, expert-led learning sessions, investor exposure, and access to an extensive global network.

Benefits

Opportunity to receive a $125,000 investment in exchange for equity.
Dedicated one-on-one coaching with experienced venture builders to improve strategy, operations, and fundraising.
Access to industry experts, conservation specialists, and impact investors.
Participation in a final Pitch Event in Zürich to showcase ventures before investors and partners.
Lifetime access to the Brainforest international network and community.

Eligibility

Open to early-stage companies at the pre-seed or seed stage.
Startups must have a working product, a prototype, a pilot project, or initial validation.
Founders must be fully committed to dedicating themselves throughout the ten-week accelerator.
Welcomes applications from companies headquartered anywhere in the world whose solutions operate in biodiversity hotspots, forest regions, or nature-threatened environments.
Biodiversity must be central to the business model, aligning revenue generation with environmental impact.

How to Apply

Interested founders should prepare an updated pitch deck, relevant business documents, and company information before completing the online application form.

Deadline

The application window closes on 17 August 2026.

Overview

Benefits

Opportunity to receive a $125,000 investment in exchange for equity.

Dedicated one-on-one coaching with experienced venture builders to improve strategy, operations, and fundraising.

Access to industry experts, conservation specialists, and impact investors.

Participation in a final Pitch Event in Zürich to showcase ventures before investors and partners.

Lifetime access to the Brainforest international network and community.

Eligibility

Open to early-stage companies at the pre-seed or seed stage.

Startups must have a working product, a prototype, a pilot project, or initial validation.

Founders must be fully committed to dedicating themselves throughout the ten-week accelerator.

Welcomes applications from companies headquartered anywhere in the world whose solutions operate in biodiversity hotspots, forest regions, or nature-threatened environments.

Biodiversity must be central to the business model, aligning revenue generation with environmental impact.