Alternative Protein Solutions Database
Discover ideas for new startups, commercial ventures and products, research projects, ecosystem support, and investment opportunities for plant-based, cultivated, and fermentation-derived proteins.
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Semi-continuous bioprocess for whole cut cultivated meat using simultaneous perfusion and stretch
Stretching of engineered muscle constructs has been previously demonstrated to induce alignment and maturation of muscle fibers, which is desirable for whole cut cultivated meat. Stretch stimuli could also be… |
Cultivated
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Production R&D | Bioprocess design Scaffolding | Terrestrial-specific | Academics Industry Startups | Commercial Research | Industry Science | |
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Next-generation plant-based turkey products
There has been little in the way of publicly-announced R&D or commercial efforts to develop the next generation of tasty and affordable plant-based turkey products. There is room for innovation… |
Plant-Based
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End Products | End product formulation & manufacturing | Terrestrial-specific | Industry Investors Startups | 1 – Inception | Commercial | Industry |
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