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Comprehensive microbial screening to identify new protein production candidate strains

Metabolic and physiological characteristics of microbial strains define the commercial potential of any fermentative process, but only a minimal number of strains have been scaled up for commercial production of alternative protein. To broaden the spectrum of available microorganisms, systematic investigation into the physiology of novel microbial strains is needed to identify strains suitable for fermentation.

  1. 1 - Inception
  2. Academics
  3. Commercial
  4. Fermentation
  5. Host strain development
  6. Industry
  7. Industry
  8. Production
  9. R&D
  10. Research
  11. Science
  12. Species-agnostic
  13. 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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Platform for facilitating matchmaking between funders and funding-seekers

It can be challenging and time-intensive for startups and researchers to find funders that are interested in their technology area, technological maturity level, fundraising stage, location, type of funding sought, and other factors. Lists of investors, lenders, and grant-making institutions with specific information on interest areas and point of contact can significantly reduce friction in fundraising. Likewise, it can be difficult for funders to find out about these opportunities, so centralized listings of all companies and researchers actively seeking funding can facilitate deal flow.

  1. Cultivated
  2. Ecosystem
  3. Fermentation
  4. GFI
  5. Industry
  6. Investment
  7. Investors
  8. Plant-Based
  9. Species-agnostic
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Infrastructure loan fund

The success of early-days products has demonstrated strong consumer interest, but investment is needed to enable alternative protein supply chain companies to build out the infrastructure needed to capitalize on this opportunity. In particular, there is a need for debt-based financing that can be structured to support large infrastructure projects.

  1. 2 - Early adoption
  2. Commercial
  3. Cultivated
  4. Fermentation
  5. Industry
  6. Industry
  7. Investment
  8. Investors
  9. Plant-Based
  10. Production
  11. Species-agnostic
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Infrastructure and equipment leasing fund

Infrastructure leasing for production and processing facilities as well as capital equipment would enable alternative protein companies to rapidly expand capacity without large upfront capital investments. Having leasing funds and leasing companies with an alternative protein focus could entice corporate players who otherwise would not have considered alternative proteins to enter the space. They could also spare many smaller alternative protein startups from undertaking relatively expensive, equity-backed capital raises early in their expansion.

  1. Commercial
  2. Cultivated
  3. Fermentation
  4. Industry
  5. Industry
  6. Investment
  7. Investors
  8. Plant-Based
  9. Production
  10. Raw Materials, Ingredients, & Inputs
  11. 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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