📣 New funding opportunity for U.S. and Canadian researchers 📣
Developing a strong proposal for a major research grant requires significant upfront work before the application is submitted. To support that need, GFI is offering a new program.
Details 👉 gfi.org/researchgrants/
Join Dr. Arno Wouters of KU Leuven on June 11 for a seminar exploring how plant proteins behave under different processing and environmental conditions—and why that matters for creating better plant-based foods.
Register: zoom.us/webinar/register/851…
Maximally efficient cell culture systems depend on both the nature of the cells and the nurture of their media environment. On May 28, @AJamesStout will discuss opportunities for convergent development of cell lines & media for cultivated meat.
Register: tinyurl.com/53ms26km
📣 New funding opportunity for US & Canadian researchers!!
Developing a proposal for a major grant requires significant upfront work before the application is submitted. To support that need, GFI is offering a new program: Advancing Alt. Proteins Planning Grants. Details 👇
Key details:
💸 Up to 10 awards available / up to $25,000 per project
🏛️ Eligible applicants: nonprofits & public/governmental institutions in the U.S. or Canada 📅 Project durations of up to one year
⏰ Applications due July 20 at 12:00 p.m. EDT
Maximally efficient cell culture systems depend on both the nature of the cells and the nurture of their media environment. On May 28, @AJamesStout will discuss opportunities for convergent development of cell lines & media for cultivated meat.
Register: tinyurl.com/53ms26km
How can fungi power the future of food? Join @GoodFoodInst on May 1 with Dr. Ke Wang of @Cornell_CIFS to explore circular fungal biorefineries and the technical dynamics of submerged fermentation.
Register: zoom.us/webinar/register/851…
📊 Our annual State of the Industry reports are now available. These reports summarize the trends, challenges, and progress in the alternative protein industry over the last year.
Access the reports (free download) here: bit.ly/4dPypyb
How can fungi power the future of food? Join @GoodFoodInst on May 1 with Dr. Ke Wang of @Cornell_CIFS to explore circular fungal biorefineries and the technical dynamics of submerged fermentation.
Register: zoom.us/webinar/register/851…
From fine-dining innovation to flavor fermentation, Dr. Nabila Rodríguez Valerón has taken a fascinating career path. Join us on April 14th to hear about her unique journey and her advice for those entering the alt protein field.
Register: zoom.us/webinar/register/891…
🚨 Alt protein researchers & industry leaders. We need 5 minutes of your time! 🚨
Your input will help shape @gfi.org's technical resources. Please complete our anonymous survey to help us improve the accessibility and impact of our work.
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Our new webpage serves as a centralized resource for tracking where cultivated meat can be sold around the world. Check it out:
gfi.org/resource/where-culti…
From fine-dining innovation to flavor fermentation, Dr. Nabila Rodríguez Valerón has taken a fascinating career path. Join us to hear about her journey and her advice for those entering the alt protein field.
Register: zoom.us/webinar/register/891…
🤔 Interested in making a significant impact on the future of food? Learn more about starting an Alt Protein Project on your campus at the link below and apply by March 27th.
🎓 The future of alternative proteins is being built on campus. Applications are open for the 2026 Alt Protein Project cohort—our global network of student leaders driving research, talent, and real-world impact.
✍️ Apply by March 27 attend an upcoming information session → bit.ly/4s0nfKX
🚨 Alt protein researchers & industry leaders—we need 5 minutes of your time! 🚨
If you rely on GFI's technical analyses or reports in your work, please complete our anonymous survey to help us improve the relevance and impact of our resources.
Survey 👉 forms.gle/mFZnhzhJjLmKttQv9
In Toronto on March 28? The Canadian Alternative Protein Symposium is a must-attend event! $25 gets you a full-day conference and a copy of Bruce Friedrich’s new book, Meat.
We're very proud of the Alt Protein Project students behind it!
altproteins.ca/