$5000 to Support Business Ideas In Forestry and Bioeconomy
The Ingenuity Ascend Accelerator provides up to $5,000 in non-repayable funding to help students and recent alumni (6 months) develop their early-stage business ideas — including those that contribute to the bioeconomy.
Bioeconomy startups focus on using renewable biological resources to create sustainable solutions in sectors like energy, agriculture, food, forestry, and waste reduction. If your idea helps the planet and builds a better future, Ascend can help bring it to life.
Examples of student-friendly bioeconomy startup ideas:
- Sustainable packaging made from mushroom mycelium or agricultural waste
- Natural bio-based cleaning products using local plant ingredients
- Precision agriculture tools that reduce fertilizer use with AI or drone tech
- Alternative protein ventures (e.g., mushroom-based meat or insect farms)
- Eco-friendly textile innovations using hemp, flax, or food waste fibres
- Reclaimed wood products with carbon-tracking certification
- Circular economy apps that connect farms with organic waste processors
Whether your goal is environmental impact or clean tech innovation, Ascend is here to support your bio-based business journey.
Applications are open until Dec. 2, 2025.
Apply here: https://forms.gle/dSVmV8awYR5m34Qp6
