U.S. loan and guarantee programs for scaling alternative proteins
Discover federal loan and loan guarantee programs that may be used to support alternative protein manufacturing and investment.
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NAPIC Inaugural Conference 2025
The NAPIC Inaugural Conference aims to convene a diverse group of stakeholders—including industry leaders, innovators, researchers, investors, and policymakers—to explore and advance the latest developments in alternative protein innovation.
California state programs
These California state grants, loan programs, and tax credits are likely relevant to the alternative protein industry. Companies should assess their eligibility for programs of interest.
Want to try lab-grown salmon? The US just approved it.
GFI's Maddie Cohen was included in Grist's piece about WildType's FDA approval and the climate benefits of cultivated seafood
The Science of Alt Protein: Cell cultures with seafood relevant marine species
Join us to explore research in cell culture techniques for two marine species relevant to the development of cultivated seafood.
FAO Global Agrifood Biotechnologies Conference
GFI president and founder Bruce Friedrich will speak at the FAO Global Agrifood Biotechnologies Conference on how biotechnological innovations such as gene editing, synthetic biology, and precision fermentation can reshape the future of food. Join in person or tune in online to hear Bruce’s insights on building a more resilient, inclusive, and sustainable agrifood system.
Illinois state programs
These Illinois state grants, loan programs, and tax credits may be accessible to the alternative protein industry.
California: Sustainable protein innovation
Explore our fact sheet to learn about the state of sustainable protein production in California, including recent industry and research developments.
Foods of the Future: Science and Engineering Approaches (Gordon Research Conference)
The focus of this conference is to bring the multi-disciplinary future food community under one roof with a singular focus: collaboratively advancing the science and engineering of safe and scalable production systems for sustainable agriculture.
