Regional Accelerator Co-Lab

The Regional Accelerator Co-Lab catalyzes radical collaboration, bringing together a diverse coalition of organizations and stakeholders to address pressing bioregional challenges in restoration, rewilding, and the re-establishment of sustainable connections between humans and nature. At the heart of the Co-Lab is Project Biome's Constellation Model, a strategic framework for convening and guiding these groups toward trust-building, consensus-driven decision-making, and co-created work plans. This collective structure harnesses shared expertise, knowledge, and innovative solutions that meet the unique ecological and socio-economic needs of the Mpumalanga region.

The Co-Lab also emphasizes youth engagement through the Biome Fellowship, which creates avenues for young people to participate in the collaborative ecosystem. Fellows gain immersive experience by shadowing experts in participating organizations, contributing to the Co-Lab’s ongoing projects, and receiving tailored training in regenerative practices. This approach not only strengthens the collaborative environment with new perspectives but also cultivates a generation of leaders equipped to support sustainable development goals.

Designed to be a replicable system, the Co-Lab extends Project Biome’s impact across multiple bioregions by enabling radical collaboration in diverse environments. Each iteration is tailored to the ecological, cultural, and economic fabric of the area, establishing an adaptable model for systemic, bio-regionally focused regeneration.