Academic Research Challenge information session

Event description

The Academic Research Challenge (ARC) is an initiative of The Alt Protein Project (APP) and The Good Food Institute (GFI). Between April and October of 2026, student teams from around the world will propose and execute real-world, hands-on research projects. Participants will develop innovative solutions to some of the highest-impact research topics across the alternative protein value chain as identified by GFI’s subject matter experts. Every step will include direct mentorship from a team of academic and industry experts who will provide advice, professional guidance, and curated feedback. The ARC is designed to open net-new opportunities for students and their university ecosystems to participate in solutions-oriented and real-world research.

Join our information sessions to learn more about the challenge topics, application requirements, and opportunities for growth and development throughout the program. Full details are available on the Academic Research Challenge landing page.

• Register here for the April 14th information session at 8pm EDT / 5pm PDT.
• If that time is not convenient for you, we offer another information session on April 14th at 10am EDT / 7am EDT. You can register for that session here.