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Students have an outsized influence on shaping the academic ecosystem from the inside out, but their power is largely untapped. The Alt Protein Project is a global community of student groups that seeks to change that. We inspire, train, and empower students to transform their universities into engines for alternative protein research, education, and innovation, and—in so doing—we propel students to the forefront of the alternative protein movement. Read more about our community and apply to join. If you have any questions, join one of our information sessions for interested student organizers on February 16th to learn more about what it takes to join this vibrant community of leaders and change-makers. We offer two sessions to help accommodate different time zones so choose whichever one works best for you as we’ll cover the same topic in both sessions.

  • Register here for the February 16th information session at 8 pm EST / 5 pm PST.
  • If that time is not convenient for you, we also offer another information session on February 16th at 11 am EST / 8 am PST. You can register here for that one.
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The Alt Protein Project

Students play a pivotal role in building the alternative protein ecosystem. Explore how you can start a student group at your university to accelerate the global transition to the future…

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Interested in bringing the alternative protein field to your university? Apply to join our community of student movement-builders around the globe.

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Join GFI and Pulse Canada for The Pulse Chain, a three-part webinar series spotlighting Canadian and U.S. pulse growers at the heart of sustainable protein innovation. Hear firsthand how pulses…

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Join report authors to learn what current data reveal, where critical gaps remain, and the research priorities shaping more accurate and scalable techno-economic models for cultivated meat production.

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Join GFI’s Jeremy Eltz at BioCirCA for forward-looking conversations on transforming waste into opportunity—and unlocking the power of bio-based innovation.

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COP30: United Nations Climate Change Conference

COP30 Belém brings the world together at a critical moment for global transformative climate action. Join GFI and other alternative protein experts at this historic event!

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The Science of Alt Protein: Application-driven design of plant protein gels

Discover how application-driven design of plant protein gels can unlock new possibilities in texture, mouthfeel, and nutrition.

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New Proteins webinar

Join GFI’s Abby Sewell for a look at how hybrid and diversified protein strategies are shaping the future of food.