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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Cultivated
Fermentation
Plant-Based
| Opportunity | Production platform | Value chain segment | Technology sector | End product focus | Relevant actor | Maturity level | Solution category | Topic |
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Scaffolding development for culinary and biomechanical requirements of cultivated seafood
A number of published studies have focused on scaffolds for cultivated meat (see Related Efforts) yet, to our knowledge, no studies have specifically attempted to formulate scaffolds for fish or… |
Cultivated
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R&D Raw Materials, Ingredients, & Inputs | Cell line development Scaffolding | Seafood | Academics Industry Startups | 0 – Complete whitespace | Commercial Research | Science |
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“Rainbow roll 2.0” showcase for cultivated seafood
Given the nascent market for cultivated meats, especially for cultivated seafood, a “Rainbow Roll 2.0” product could be an attractive market-entry commercial product. |
Cultivated
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End Products | Bioprocess design Cell line development Scaffolding | Seafood | Industry Startups | 0 – Complete whitespace | Commercial | Industry |
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Establishing intellectual property pooling frameworks
Intellectual property pools and patent pledges can help member companies contribute to a suite of patents that can be licensed within the pool. |
Cultivated
Fermentation
Plant-Based
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Business Services R&D | Species-agnostic | Industry Startups | 0 – Complete whitespace | Ecosystem | Industry |
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Full report
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Future-proofing
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