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Join GFI and CPI to learn how to navigate the process of scaling up your novel food
manufacturing process. In this webinar, CPI will provide insights into the do’s and don’ts of
developing food processes using precision fermentation. Experts from CPI’s team will review both best practices and lessons on what to avoid for everything from strain selection to laboratory process optimization, to DSP essentials, to scale-up solutions.

About CPI

CPI catalyses the adoption of advanced technologies and manufacturing solutions to benefit people, places and the planet. CPI connects the dots within the innovation ecosystem to make great ideas and inventions a reality.

CPI is a pioneering social enterprise that accelerates the development, scale-up and
commercialization of deep tech and sustainable manufacturing solutions. As a trusted partner of industry, academia, government, entrepreneurs and the investment community, we’re the catalyst for delivering smart AgriFoodTech, energy storage, HealthTech, materials, and pharma innovations. By working together, we can build a better collective future and, as part of the High-Value Manufacturing Catapult, can facilitate access to world-class organizations to deliver transformation across industries.

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