Kinetik is the first biodiversity and earth system foundation infusing island voices & coastal communities in innovation to advance science and tech. Kinetik empowers islands to overcome systemic challenges like climate change and innovation bias and invests in early-stage, global tech that aid islands.
Kinetik is led by islanders with legacy who recognize the value of island abundance in sustainability and our future. Our diverse scientific community is tackling extinction threats at the root.
Our work and founders strengthen natural systems that bind us all. Think ocean conservation, regenerative practices, and decentralized solutions for islands.
Our deep island heritage, bio culture, and scienctific track record place us at the forefront of cutting edge reform that values islands as both our roots and teachers of the planet with authenticity.
Léonie Weerakoon, Founder of Kinetik
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Accelerating island abundance through ethical solutions
Cultural representation and ethical practices
Integrating science, technology, and systems thinking
Kinetik helps islands fight climate change. We provide practical eco-frameworks and expert policy advice, empowering leaders to achieve sustainable growth and a greener future.
Kinetik invests in early-stage tech startups with science and systems-thinking at it the core.
Researchers and scientists in our community drive ethical science and technology through open, decentralized frameworks.
Nature ecosystems
Reforming industries driving extinction.
Net positive impacts across systems
Backing ethical, proven Natural Technologies.
We invest in the science that underpins our extinction
We Keep Culture at the core of our investments
Bio-cultural restoration efforts for Aloha Aina initiative.
Center of Excellence and bio-cultural transition plan
Waste Management and policy innovation
Habitat Restoration
Tourism Impacts on Habitat Restoration
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