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Computational models of perfusion flow through scaffolds

For tissue-structured cultivated meat production, the transition from the proliferation phase to differentiation phase may involve seeding cells onto a prefabricated scaffold within a perfusion bioreactor. Medium is then perfused through the cell-laden scaffold, providing nutrients and oxygen as cells differentiate and mature. Computational models are needed to describe fluid flow through scaffolds to better understand mass transfer and shear forces. These models will inform considerations for scaffold materials, geometries, dimensions, fabrication methods, and bioprocess design as well as considerations for the composition and viscosity of the medium.

  1. Academics
  2. Bioprocess design
  3. Cultivated
  4. R&D
  5. Research
  6. Scaffolding
  7. Science
  8. Seafood-relevant
  9. Startups
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Expand capacity for demonstration-scale and mid-scale co-manufacturing

Companies entering the alt protein space often struggle to secure line time at demonstration-scale and mid-scale commercial production facilities. Greater availability of mid-scale contract capacity would reduce capital outlays and facilitate scaling, allowing alt protein companies to maintain greater control over their equity and exercise more influence within the supply chain. Contracting production allows for a more modular supply chain, with participants achieving gains from specialization, allowing for better financial and organizational structuring around core competencies.

  1. Academics
  2. Bioprocess design
  3. Commercial
  4. Cultivated
  5. Ecosystem
  6. End product formulation & manufacturing
  7. Fermentation
  8. Industry
  9. Industry
  10. Plant-Based
  11. Production
  12. R&D
  13. Raw Materials, Ingredients, & Inputs
  14. Species-agnostic
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Industry workshops, courses, and training programs

The alternative protein industry has a significant need for workers and innovators with specialized knowledge spanning multiple traditional disciplines. However, since few universities offer alternative protein majors or dedicated subject matter, most alternative protein knowledge has to be learned on the job. The alternative protein industry needs educational programming that can cover the depth and complexity of knowledge, experience, and skills required within the context of traditional academic institutions as well as post-graduate professional development and training opportunities.

  1. Academics
  2. Business Services
  3. Commercial
  4. Compliance
  5. Cultivated
  6. Ecosystem
  7. Fermentation
  8. Industry
  9. Industry
  10. NGO's
  11. Plant-Based
  12. Production
  13. R&D
  14. Species-agnostic
  15. Workforce
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Fat and moisture encapsulation techniques for alternative protein applications

Plant-based, fermentation-derived, and cultivated products will all require solutions for encapsulating fat and moisture to ensure that these components are protected from damage or loss throughout manufacturing, storage, and preparation.

  1. 2 - Early adoption
  2. Academics
  3. Commercial
  4. Cultivated
  5. End Products
  6. Fermentation
  7. Industry
  8. Industry
  9. Ingredient optimization
  10. Plant-Based
  11. R&D
  12. Research
  13. Science
  14. Seafood-relevant
  15. Startups
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Building workforce capacity through vocational programs

Given the strong and persistent growth in alternative protein production, the industry has a pressing need for a trained workforce. Technical colleges should establish programs to help train the next generation of alternative protein workforces and build a talent pipeline for the industry.

  1. 1 - Inception
  2. Academics
  3. Business Services
  4. Commercial
  5. Cultivated
  6. Donors
  7. Ecosystem
  8. Fermentation
  9. GFI
  10. Industry
  11. NGO's
  12. Plant-Based
  13. Policy
  14. Policymakers
  15. Science
  16. Seafood-relevant
  17. Species-agnostic
  18. Startups
  19. Workforce