Regenerate the Bay Doughnut Accelerator
Summer/Fall 2025 • SF Bay Area Bioregion • Hybrid Program
Building regenerative solutions at the intersection of ecology, economy, and community. Open to all entity types (startups, companies, nonprofits, cooperatives/employee-owned, government organizations, civic initiatives, etc).
⏰ Applications are Open August 22 - September 22, 2025
Why Join the Movement?
Bioregional Focus
Address interconnected crises through place-based solutions in the Bay-Delta Bioregion
Doughnut Economics
Framework for regenerative and just development within ecological and social boundaries
Hybrid Accelerator Program
1.5 month intensive hybrid program with in-person and virtual workshops, mentorship, and funding opportunities
Community Network
Connect with changemakers, funders, entrepreneurs, and researchers across sectors
About the Program
The SF Bay Area and wider Bay-Delta Bioregion hold extraordinary potential to lead the world in regenerative innovation, yet face profound interconnected crises: Climate disruption, biodiversity loss, systemic inequities, inadequate affordable housing, eroding public health, economic fragility, and fractured communities.
This hybrid initiative builds on bioregional, place-based strategies grounded in Doughnut Economics to catalyze solutions at the intersection of ecology, economy, and community. Our goal is a flourishing, regenerative, resilient bioregion, and improving best practices to contribute to those efforts at state, national, and global levels.
Measuring Success
- Doughnut Impact: Tangible, measurable impact on key elements in local Doughnut Economics of the Bay Area Bioregion
- Initiative Impact: Number of initiatives supported, launched, and sustained
- Community Reach: Number of people positively impacted by initiatives
Accessibility & Pricing
Accessibility is key; pricing is designed to ensure nobody is excluded due to finances. Multiple contribution models available including sliding scale, success fee contribution, equity arrangements, and scholarship opportunities.
Options included in the application, and will be adapted for each team in the application/onboarding process.
🗓️ Important: Applications are open August 22 - September 12, 2025. Register now to receive your application form!
The California Doughnut
Understanding where California stands in creating a safe and just space for humanity within our planetary boundaries. The doughnut model helps us visualize how we can meet everyone's basic needs while protecting the natural world.
Learn more about California's performance across social and ecological indicators:
📊 View Full California Doughnut ReportProgram Timeline - Summer/Fall 2025
Application Period
August 22 - Sep 12
Submit applications for the Summer 2025 hybrid accelerator program
Hybrid Accelerator Program
Mid/late September - late October 2025
Hybrid program with both in-person and virtual workshops, mentorship, and hands-on development of regenerative solutions (mix of online+offline, timings, topics, and locations will be adapted to the cohort). As an adaptive program,
Demo Days
October 2025
Showcase progress, present solutions, and connect with funders and community partners; in-person at the Bay Area Bioregion Unconference on October 4 in Oakland, and online in late October. (Other possible demo opportunities, TBC.)
Follow-up & Support
November 2025 and beyond
Continued support, community building, and implementation of sustainable initiatives
Meet the Team
Our diverse team of changemakers, entrepreneurs, and visionaries leading this transformative initiative:
Organizer Partners
Core organizations collaborating to bring this initiative to life:
Community Partners
Supporting organizations and initiatives helping amplify our collective impact:
Cosmic Labyrinth
Transformative experiences and consciousness expansion
Become a Partner or Sponsor
Whether you're interested in becoming an organizing partner, community partner, or sponsor, we'd love to explore how we can collaborate to support regenerative innovation in the Bay Area.
Can't Partner Right Now? You Can Still Help!
Individual contributions help us keep the program accessible and support participants who need financial assistance. Every donation helps build a more regenerative future.
💚 Support the ProgramFocus Areas for Impact
We support diverse initiatives working towards flourishing across multiple interconnected domains:
Climate & Regenerative Solutions
Bioregional resilience, renewable energy, and regenerative agriculture
Community & Social Innovation
Affordable housing, health/wellness, education, and peacebuilding
Economic Innovation
Financing for good, conscious consumption, and workplace flourishing
Governance & Democracy
Civic innovation, AI for good, and democratic participation
Meet Some of Our Mentors
Expert guidance from leaders in regenerative economics and systems change (and an invitation to join as a mentor):
Register for the Accelerator
Ready to join the regenerative transformation? Register to receive the application form and stay updated on program details.
📧 What happens next: After registering, you'll receive an email with the official application form link. This registration ensures you don't miss the August 22, 2025 application deadline and keeps you updated on program details.
Get In Touch
Ready to join the regenerative transformation of the Bay Area? Have questions or want to explore partnership opportunities?
Contact Our Team