Bioregioners

Bioregion Institute is a multidisciplinary team working across biological research, regenerative design, material development, strategy, investment, and upscaling. We combine expertise to move ideas from underused resources to proof of concept, investment readiness, and real-world application. Through collaboration with industries, communities, researchers, funders, and trusted partners, we develop practical pathways toward healthier and more resilient material futures.

The right people make difficult things possible.

Core team

Project Team

  • Åshild Aarø

    HEAD OF SCALING
    PANDO Partners | Co-Founder
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  • Emily Nirlo

    PARTNER
    Lead Mediterranean Bioregion
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  • Siren Wilhelmsen, PhD

    RESIDENT
    Designer, Researcher
    Associate Professor KMD UiB

  • Serge Bléhoua

    PARTNER
    Bioregion Sud - Marseille
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  • Geir Goosen

    RESIDENT
    Permaculture Lead
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  • Johannes O. Børge

    RESIDENT
    Heritage Leather Expert
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  • Andreas Eikeset Nygjerd

    RESIDENT
    Photograph
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