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Friends of the Future
Alumni programme
Stay connected after your programme: one platform for knowledge, tools and fellow experts in biomimicry and sustainability.
For alumni of Biomimicry Centre & NI-academy
Did you complete a six-day programme at Biomimicry Centre or NI-academy? Would you like to keep up with what is happening in biomimicry, sustainability and innovation, all in one place? Then join the Friends of the Future alumni programme.
As in nature, sharing knowledge and building networks is what keeps things alive. Make use of an extensive toolbox full of workshops, games and models. Connect with fellow experts, dive into our knowledge base and think through your own challenges with us.
- Knowledge base A growing library on biomimicry and sustainability that exists nowhere else.
- Toolbox 5 workshops, games and models, ready to use.
- Network Connect with fellow experts from every programme.
- Reunion days Come together, share what you have learned and stay sharp.
Programmes
Choose the membership that suits you
Alumniprogramma
Ree
€ 295,00 per year, excl. VAT
- 3 reunion days
- Access to the knowledge base
- € 250 off any programme
- € 100 off any masterclass
- Access to the Friends platform
Alumniprogramma
Hert
€ 395,00 per year, excl. VAT
- Everything in Ree, plus:
- 10% off the Toolbox
- One game included
- Use of the FOTF logo
- Commission scheme
Alumniprogramma
Eland
€ 595,00 per year, excl. VAT
- Everything in Ree, plus:
- 15% off the Toolbox
- Three games included
- Fill-in templates for the models
- 5 hours of advice
Taking part in the alumni programme involves an annual contribution. The membership renews automatically after one year. Would you like to get more out of your membership during the year? You can upgrade to a fuller programme at any time. Only one discount scheme can be applied per product.
Programmes and masterclasses
Start with a programme
Friends of the Future is the alumni programme for everyone taking, or having taken, a programme at Biomimicry Centre or NI-academy. While you are studying, access to the platform comes with it.
See what is on offer
NI-academy Opleidingen voor professionals die zich willen verdiepen in natuurlijke intelligentie, duurzaamheid en systeemdenken. Meer info 
Biomimicry Centre Meerdaagse opleidingen in biomimicry en regeneratief ontwerp. Meer info 
Firm of the Future Het huis waar NI-academy en Biomimicry Centre onder vallen. Maatwerk en incompany lopen via die twee. Meer info
Reunion days 2026
Join us on a reunion day
Did you take part in one of the programmes or masterclasses at Biomimicry Centre? Then come to a reunion day. Catch up with fellow participants about your experience with biomimicry and climate neutrality. Friends of the Future attend free of charge.
Save the dates:
- 23 oktober 2026 Terugkomdag Verantwoording
- 12 maart 2027 Terugkomdag Circulariteit
Friends of the Future attend free of charge.
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Terms
Once you have joined the alumni programme you are a Friend. Given the nature of the membership we treat it as a business agreement, governed by general Dutch contract law. The Friend is assumed to take out the membership in the course of their profession or business.
Invoicing
A membership period runs for at least one year at a fixed price. You receive an invoice each year before the renewal date.
Cancelling
Friends of the Future membership runs until you cancel it. You can do so by phone, by email or through the cancellation form on this site. Please allow for a notice period of two months before the end of the membership period. Once your cancellation has been processed you receive a confirmation. If the notice period has passed, the membership renews automatically and ends at the close of the following period.
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