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Plant-based protein makerspaces

Plant-based protein makerspaces would be publicly available spaces where interested members of the public could learn, experiment, and work collaboratively on projects related to plant-based proteins. They could offer access to the physical equipment necessary to conduct projects as well as technical assistance to inform them. The aim would be to encourage more interaction between the public and the alternative protein industry, thus stimulating the exploration and development of more ideas. Makerspaces may also be able to increase positive consumer perception of the technology by increasing familiarity with the relevant production processes. The logistics of the makerspace should be done in such a way to maximize democratization and inclusion of a large segment of the public.

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Alternative protein high school summer program

There is currently a lack of resources for high school students interested in alternative proteins. Students interested in entering this field would benefit from the creation of summer courses that provide motivated high school students with the theoretical background, hands on experience, and a network of peers to help foster their interest in alternative proteins. The aim of initiating such a program is to encourage students to pursue self-directed learning in this area, thus stimulating growth in the alternative protein community.

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2. Cultivated
3. Ecosystem
4. Fermentation
5. GFI
6. Industry
7. Industry
8. NGO's
9. Plant-Based
10. Policy
11. Science
12. Species-agnostic
13. Startups
14. Workforce

Blog Planet October 18, 2021

Alternative proteins offer climate opportunities and mitigate business risk

Emma Ignaszewski

As the IPCC puts the finishing touches on part two of its Sixth Assessment Report, which assesses the impacts of climate change on our planet and will be completed in February 2022, we explore the implications of part one and highlight opportunities for alternative proteins to mitigate climate impacts.

1. Cultivated
2. Fermentation
3. Industry
4. Planet
5. Plant-Based

Event

Structuring plant-based whole muscle cut analogues using extrusion and less-refined, protein-rich colloids

Join Dr. Mario Martinez, Assistant Professor at Aarhus University, to learn about his GFI-funded research structuring plant-based whole muscle cuts using microstructure engineering and chemistry to give plant proteins the fibrous qualities of muscle tissue.

1. GFI - virtual event
2. Plant-Based
3. Science

Event

Structuring plant-based whole muscle cut analogues using extrusion and less-refined, protein-rich colloids

Join Dr. Mario Martinez, Assistant Professor at Aarhus University, to learn about his GFI-funded research structuring plant-based whole muscle cuts using microstructure engineering and chemistry to give plant proteins the fibrous qualities of muscle tissue.

1. GFI - virtual event
2. Plant-Based
3. Science

Event

The Business of Alt Protein: Building brand awareness with compelling storytelling

Join branding and consumer research experts in a panel discussing how alternative protein companies can leverage storytelling to build awareness and trust with consumers.

1. Cultivated
2. Fermentation
3. GFI - virtual event
4. Industry
5. Plant-Based

Press In the News September 30, 2021

How alternative meats could help save the planet

GFI's Bruce Friedrich and Energy Innovation executive director for strategy and policy Anand Gopal argue that the climate community must back (and governments must implement) strong policies in support of alternative meats, or Paris agreement goals will not be possible.

1. Cultivated
2. Fermentation
3. In the News
4. Plant-Based
5. Science

Blog Alt protein science September 23, 2021

GFI awards $5 million to boost research into alternative proteins — a powerful and scalable climate solution

Austin Clowes

GFI’s Competitive Research Grant program provides catalytic seed funding to accelerate alternative protein R&D and unlock the climate benefits on offer. But serious public investment is critical to achieving a net-zero, climate-resilient world.

1. Alt protein science
2. Cultivated
3. Fermentation
4. New from GFI
5. Plant-Based
6. Science

Press Media Statement September 23, 2021

Scientists awarded $5 million to boost research into alternative meats — a powerful and scalable climate solution

Despite booming commercial interest in alternative meat and the huge climate mitigation potential it offers, funding for academic research lags; GFI’s grant program is designed to address this shortfall and key scientific bottlenecks.

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2. Fermentation
3. Media Statement
4. Plant-Based
5. Science

Press In the News September 21, 2021

Emily Hennessee on WPR

Hear GFI policy associate Emily Hennessee discuss the nutritional and environmental benefits of alternative proteins on Wisconsin Public Radio’s Morning Show.

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2. Fermentation
3. In the News
4. Industry
5. Plant-Based