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Brainforest Opens 6th Venture Program To Accelerate Nature-Tech Startups

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

August 20, 2025

Brainforest has launched the 6th edition of its Venture Program, a 10-week accelerator designed to support startups advancing solutions in biodiversity, forests, and ecosystem restoration.

The programme focuses on four key innovation areas:

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AI & Data for Nature Intelligence
Regenerative Agriculture & Soil Health
Monetizing Biodiversity
Deep-Tech for Ecosystem Restoration

Selected startups will benefit from individual coaching, strategic business model support, and access to Brainforest’s global network of experts and investors (NGOs, unicorn founders, impact investors).

In addition, one to two teams per cohort will be awarded $125,000 for a 7% equity stake in the selected company.

How to Apply

Applications are now open at brainforest.global/venture-program

Programme duration: 10 weeks
Funding opportunity: $125,000 equity for one to two selected teams
Application deadline: 1 September 2025

For questions or further details, applicants can contact Brainforest at gl@brainforest.global

About Brainforest

Brainforest is a venture studio and accelerator dedicated to developing scalable solutions that protect and restore the world’s forests and biodiversity. Working at the intersection of entrepreneurship, science, and finance, the organisation connects innovators with resources, networks, and capital to accelerate systemic change in the field of nature and climate.

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Bending Spoons Unveils €1.5 Million Tech Scholarship Program For Top European Students

by News Editor

February 18, 2026

In a significant move towards fostering future tech leaders, Bending Spoons has launched the Bending Spoons Fellowship, offering up to €1.5 million in scholarships. This initiative aims to empower outstanding university students in computer science and related fields across Europe and the UK.

Details of the Fellowship Program

The fellowship program will provide ten scholarships worth €50,000 each annually, renewable for up to three years, to high-achieving students. This initiative is designed to provide not just financial support but also mentorship and optional paid internships, either virtually or at their headquarters in Milan.

Costanza Mazzei, the talent manager at Bending Spoons, emphasizes, “We believe exceptional talent deserves exceptional opportunities. Our fellowship aims to offer Europe’s most driven students the liberty, resources, and support necessary to reach the pinnacle of excellence.”

Applications for the Bending Spoons Fellowship open on February 10, 2026, with successful candidates notified by June 2026. Additionally, this fellowship aligns with Bending Spoons’ broader efforts to expand opportunities for underrepresented groups.

Supporting Emerging Cyber Talent

The Bending Spoons Fellowship demonstrates the company’s commitment to encouraging tech brilliance and addressing the shortage of skilled tech professionals. Furthermore, this initiative comes as the EU demographic shifts show an increase in foreign-born residents, as highlighted by recent EU demographics data.