Uncharted Ideas
from Nature
A world of endless creativity with
8,750,000 species of organisms
Did you know researchers have harnessed the principle behind owl wings to minimize noise on high-speed trains?
Design Inspirations
From Owls
It is fascinating to consider that humanity has only explored a mere 0.2% of the vast knowledge encompassed by natural science.
Imagine the untapped potential within the remaining 99.8%—a realm of ideas waiting to be discovered. By unlocking and harnessing this hidden wealth of knowledge, we can drive innovation and progress in the present moment.
Get Trained
Acquire methodologies and specialized tools, enabling you to embark on biomimicry adventures. Cultivate a naturalist's mindset and develop the skill for practicing biomimicry design thinking, blending principles from nature with human manufacturing techniques. Select the curriculum that aligns with your needs and those of your team. Our range of curricula caters to diverse scenarios, catering from beginners to experts.
Get Consulting
Engage the services of an expert and seek their guidance or solutions for your problem. In a short period, you may receive unexpected ideas that can spark innovation. Integrating the principles of nature directly into your product may present challenges, but there is no better approach to designing with consideration for green and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) issues. Seek assistance from experts to overcome this difficulty.
Do Biomimicry on Knowledge Platform
Create problem-solving solutions directly within the sandbox environment using dedicated toolkits. Access the vast wealth of scientific knowledge encompassing 8.75 million organisms. If you are accustomed to integrating principles from nature into your products, harness the power of our AI-powered R&D sandbox to develop your ideas with ease and efficiency.
How do you get a bullet train out of an owl?
Owls possess the remarkable ability to hunt silently, thanks to a wing-tip structure that minimizes flapping noise. This incredibly efficient mechanism, which conserves energy, was a significant inspiration for reducing noise in high-speed rail pantographs. Immerse yourself in STEAM problem-solving training, honing the skills required to engineer innovative ideas derived from the natural sciences.
Want to develop an entirely new noise reducer?
Our focus extends beyond noise and vibration alone. In order to surpass the limitations of our existing artifacts, it is crucial to explore ideas that are both feasible for production and have yet to be captured by anyone. Experts, with their wealth of experience and discerning eye, can expedite this process and deliver higher-quality results, ensuring that novel and feasible ideas are brought to the forefront.
Uncharted Territory
The immense diversity of materials, functions, physicochemical mechanisms, and ecological relationships found within the 8.75 million species of organisms in nature holds the potential for incredible "we didn't think of that" discoveries. We have curated all the essential resources required to embark on this extraordinary journey. So go ahead, explore, and discover these marvels for yourself.
Nature-inspired Design Innovation!
3 ways to get started today
Bio-inspired Design Case Studies
🧒 Junior Program
An educational program tailored for middle and high school students.
Explore the natural environment around us, the relationship between nature and humanity, and develop design solutions to solve our social problems from nature's sustainable solutions. It is a future-oriented STEAM education for youth who will be at the forefront of the Fourth Industrial Revolution in 10 years. The curriculum prioritizes enhancing the power of observation and nurturing a keen eye for detail and discovery.
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🎓 Beginner Program
An advanced collegiate-level engineering design education program
Dive into creative engineering design techniques, where you will learn to identify and define product or service problems for solving. Explore exemplary instances of biomimicry design, grasp the underlying principles, and explore physicochemical, biological, and ecological phenomena that can be harnessed to address the design problem. Engage in group activities to develop, prototype, and demonstrate innovative product-service concepts. This program emphasizes a heightened focus on Creation.
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🧑💼 Practitioner Program
Acquire a range of design problem-solving techniques with a specific focus on biomimicry.
Define the product or service problem that needs to be addressed and establish the functional requirements. Investigate physicochemical phenomena that can be leveraged to achieve the desired functionality. Explore and generate many creative product or service development ideas, drawing inspiration from relevant biological and ecological phenomena. Converge these ideas based on design requirements and engage in team activities to conceptualize the product or service. Additionally, develop business strategies that incorporate ecological approaches and transform them into a biomimicry business canvas. Throughout the entire curriculum, the program is enriched with a focus on Extraction and Transition, enhancing the practical application of acquired knowledge and skills.
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Different education levels, same goal
No matter what it is, we'll grow your idea so that you can take it home with you!
Curriculum of biomimicry education
Observation
Extraction
Transition
Creation
Biomimicry is almost too perfect for convergent STEAM education
MIMICUS Biomimicry Education
Learn methodologies and specialized tools and gain the ability to conduct your own biomimicry inventions.
Learn the process of biomimetic design thinking, which combines the principles of nature with human manufacturing techniques, and gain the qualities to practice it yourself. Choose the curriculum that aligns with your needs and those of your team.
Biomimicry presents a remarkable opportunity to address problems through design thinking. By leveraging the highly efficient mechanisms and creative problem-solving methods that 8.75 million organisms have sharpened over 4.5 billion years of evolution, you can significantly enhance your design solutions' logical justification and discover ideas you may not have thought of before. Through this process, you will learn the biomimicry design process, applying the principles of nature to the human world, and gain the knowledge to put it into practice.
Program History
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Junior Program (since2020) - Universities and Schools (53 hours)
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Beginner Program (since2018) - SMBEs and Universities (115 hours)
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Practitioner Program (since2018) - SMBEs and Research Institutes (480 hours)
🔬 Need a new research topic?
The issuance of nature-inspired patents is experiencing remarkable growth, with an average annual increase of 700%. This signifies a wealth of promise. Harness the power of MIMICUS Biomimicry knowledge assets, spanning 8.75 million organisms, to explore new research topics and seize opportunities in emerging domains. We provide a diverse range of consulting services for specialized research, including the identification of novel research topics and facilitating connections with bioecology experts. Together, let's pave the way for groundbreaking advancements.
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💡 Need a new product or service idea?
Market experts have acknowledged the immense potential of nature-inspired technology to address environmental and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) challenges. Projections indicate that by 2028, the biomimicry market could reach a staggering $20 billion. Across diverse sectors such as chemicals, materials, machinery, aerospace, pharmaceuticals, construction, and more, biomimicry stands poised to offer the transformative ideas necessary for developing innovative products and services. Seize the opportunity to capitalize on new market prospects with the aid of our extensive knowledge assets encompassing 8.75 million organisms. We provide a range of consulting services designed to tackle corporate challenges, including problem analysis, identification of biological analogs for biomimicry, and ESG storytelling. Together, let's navigate the path to sustainable success and seize the immense possibilities.
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🎨 Need a new design repertoire?
The boundless realm of biomimicry presents an abundance of creative possibilities. With 8.75 million organisms showcasing an array of shapes, colors, structures, and features, your design repertoire is limitless, offering a lifetime of inspiration. Unleash your imagination and craft captivating narratives that surpass the competition. Harness the invaluable knowledge assets embedded within our collection of 8.75 million organisms to create your own captivating story chapters. Explore nature's extraordinary repository of diverse forms, stunning colors, intricate structures, and fascinating features that will elevate your creations to new heights.
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Turning ideas inspired by nature into green ESG solutions for products and services
With our in-house developed Computational Biomimetic Design Methodology, it's not a dream.
Experience the thrill of solving with TRIZ & bioecology & mechanical engineering experts.
Biomimicry Science & Technology Consulting
Engage the services of an expert and seek their guidance or solutions for your problem. In a short period, you may receive unexpected ideas that can spark innovation. Integrating the principles of nature directly into your product may present challenges, but there is no better approach to designing with consideration for green and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) issues. Seek assistance from experts to overcome this difficulty.
Consulting Experience
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Improving product functionality in the mobility industry (2021-2022)
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Biomimicry visual system research support (2021)
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Mobility service design that combines service design and biomimicry (2020)
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New product planning and design in the mobility industry (2020)
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Exploring surface structure that reduce fluid resistance (2020)
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High-efficiency autonomous driving algorithm design and development (2019)
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Drill system redesign (2019)
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Exploration of new heat dissipation materials using biomimicry (2017)
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Redesign of medical devices using biomimicry (2017)
Experience seamless retrieval of biological information free from scientific name ambiguity, encompassing natural science principles, human manufacturing techniques, and functional characteristics of artifacts (products/services). This unique tool enables you to integrate all these aspects and embark on the journey of designing innovative products or services. Furthermore, any research actions conducted on the platform are automatically transformed into research notes, facilitating efficient documentation and organization of your findings. Unlock the potential of this comprehensive platform to drive your research endeavors forward and transform ideas into tangible outcomes.
If you've ever been stressed by the ambiguity of organismal names in bio-research, this is a must-have tool!
We strive to provide comprehensive information, and if there is something missing, it is either yet to be discovered or simply does not exist.
Biological system information that used to be fragmented in hundreds of DBs around the world is now available in a single tool. Now, you can access it all in a single, user-friendly tool.
Our platform supports a wide range of R&D scenarios for bio and naturalistic researchers, empowering you to explore new frontiers with ease.
Biomimicry R&D Sandbox
Create problem-solving solutions directly within the sandbox environment using dedicated toolkits. Access the vast wealth of scientific knowledge encompassing 8.75 million organisms. If you are accustomed to integrating principles from nature into your products, harness the power of our AI-powered R&D sandbox to develop your ideas with ease and efficiency.
This platform offers extensive knowledge encompassing materials (organic compounds), geometry, functional properties, and industrial applications of biological species. It provides comprehensive details on the biological, chemical, physical, and ecological properties of 8.75 million species. Designed to cater to the specific R&D requirements of various industries, it serves as a disruptive tool, delivering professional knowledge services for biomimicry and bio-research. With user-friendly information search capabilities, collaborative synchronization functions, and research record services, it addresses all aspects of biomimicry and bio-research, making it an invaluable resource for researchers and professionals alike.
Why Biomimicry Now?
Promise of Biomimicry
Biomimicry is key to unlocking the untapped potential of 99.8% of hidden natural science discoveries. Using biomimicry, you can address technical challenges and transform them into published papers or tangible products. It goes beyond the aesthetic appeal of natural objects; it's about harnessing their inherent wisdom to solve engineering problems directly. Embrace the transformative power of biomimicry and embark on a journey of innovation and problem-solving inspired by nature's brilliance.
99.8%
Hidden
Novel Ideas
From MIMICUS Pro
8.7M
Organisms
From National Geographic
https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/biodiversity
To a Bigger Market
The global mimicry market is experiencing rapid growth in response to pressing ESG issues and the urgent need to address the climate change crisis. Biomimetics, with its versatile applications across various engineering fields, is poised to make a significant impact on the global GDP. These optimistic market projections indicate the emergence of new business prospects. Numerous global companies have already embraced the potential of biomimicry, introducing highly efficient products that drive positive social change. As the market continues to evolve, there are abundant opportunities to leverage biomimicry for sustainable growth and create a lasting impact on a global scale.
From Global Market Insights
https://www.gminsights.com/industry-analysis/medical-biomimetics-market
$53.2B
Medical Biomimetics
2027 Global Market Size
From Allied Market Research
https://www.alliedmarketresearch.com/biomimetic-materials-market-A12730
$65.9B
Biomimetic Materials
2030 Global Market Size
Exclusive Opportunities
The increasing number of published research papers and patents clearly demonstrates the positive shift. As interest in biomimicry continues to surge, more individuals are venturing into this field or exploring innovative business models built upon granted biomimicry patents. If you are fascinated by this trend, you have the opportunity to examine published biomimicry papers and patents and set pioneering research milestones for the future. Seize this extraordinary opportunity to redefine your identity beyond your contributions to society and the environment.
Open a
research
horizon only for you
700%
Patents Application
Growth Rate
From Fermanian Business & Economic Institute, 2013. Bioinspiration: An Economic Progress Report. San Diego, CA: Point Loma Nazarene University.
Make Biomimicry My Own
What is truly promising is that less than 1% of the bioecological knowledge has been harnessed for industrial applications. This disheartening statistic is largely attributed to the limited capacity of engineering designers to explore and leverage biological knowledge. However, there is no need to lose hope, as there exists an artificial intelligence toolkit capable of translating and facilitating the exchange of engineering, bioecological, and natural science knowledge. Through our sandbox tool, you can integrate biomimicry into your own problem-solving process. If the concept of biomimicry appears daunting and you need more certainty about its practical implementation, you can enroll in biomimicry training programs or access our user-friendly tutorials for guidance. Additionally, if you find yourself grappling with a design problem, you can seek assistance from a panel of experts who specialize in nature-inspired solutions through our consulting services. Embrace the transformative power of biomimicry and unlock a world of innovative possibilities.
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