15/10/2026
A final project conference for our Erasmus+ project LET's MIMIC, which builds biomimicry skills for VET, took place in Istanbul on October 9, 2026. The event lasted 4 hours, from 9.30 - 13.30.
Approximately 60 school educators from the Istanbul area, volunteers working for green goals, and others attended the event.
The audience was first introduced to biomimicry, a process that helps learners design solutions inspired by natural models and processes through a series of steps: DEFINE, BIOLOGIZE, DISCOVER, ABSTRACT, EMULATE, and EVALUATE.
The speakers presented characteristic biomimicry solution examples, such as natural building cooling inspired by termite mounds, a quieter and more aerodynamic Shinkansen train inspired by the kingfisher's beak, and more.
The audience was further familiarised with the LET's MIMIC project objectives, activities, and outcomes, including the Biomimicry Learning Platform, the Self-Regulated Learning Kit (including challenges, solutions, and open cases), and the comprehensive Training Modules.
Subsequently, the audience engaged in a hands-on workshop using the LET's MIMIC Biomimicry Platform to design nature-inspired solutions to improve quality of life and promote sustainability in the metropolitan area of Istanbul. Participants worked in teams and followed the biomimicry steps for introducing novel ideas for mitigating air pollution, flooding, and climate change consequences through green spaces, air-cleaning ideas inspired by spider webs, and more. Teams presented their solutions to benefit other participants.
The event was very successful, with participants being highly engaged and expressing concrete interest in adopting and adapting project outcomes, including the Biomimicry Platform and learning resources.
