$125,000 Brainforest Venture Program

A big moment in a new year 💥! Applications are open again for the Brainforest Venture Program, and we are now recruiting for our 7th cohort, the Spring 2026 batch 🤩.

Every cohort reminds us why this work matters. The best founders in nature are not short on ambition. They are short on the right support, the right network, and a clear path to funding.

If you are building a venture that helps forests and biodiversity recover, we want to meet you!

We support all forest and biodiversity solutions, with special interest in: 🌍 AI and Data for Nature Intelligence 🌱 Regenerative Agriculture and Soil Health 💎 Monetizing Biodiversity 🧬 Deep Tech for Ecosystem Restoration

What is in for you?

✅ 1 on 1 coaching A dedicated coach to help you set objectives, refine priorities, validate concepts, and unlock insights to get a clearer value proposition, a stronger impact and financial model, a go to market plan, fundraising strategy, and an iterated investor pitch deck.

✅ Network access NGOs, unicorn founders, domain experts, and impact investors in forests and biodiversity.

✅ Financial support During the program, the teams will each receive a $2500 equity-free grant. Selected team or teams at the end of the program receive up to $125k for an equity stake.

• Must be an early‑stage startup working on biodiversity, forest, or nature solutions
• Submit pitch deck or business documents with application
• Participate in interviews and onboarding (March–April 2026)
• Commit to 10‑week program (April–June 2026)
• Attend in‑person pitch event in Zurich (June 2026)
• Working (full-time or part-time)
• Entrepreneur
• Running a project or organization