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Expanding alternative protein accelerator programs
More alternative protein capacity—different geographies, expertise, and programming—is needed in the incubator and accelerator landscape to de-risk venture capital investment.
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Description
Incubators and accelerators are key elements within the startup ecosystem and play an important role in de-risking venture capital investment. Alternative protein startups have gained entry to some of the top startup accelerators (like Y Combinator and IndieBio), but more capacity is needed. The sector needs additional accelerators in many geographies (see this map) with different expertise and specialized programming—either stand-alone programs or dedicated verticals. Further, corporations, and in particular large food, crop sciences, and life sciences companies, can open up excess infrastructure to incubate startups.
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Industry workshops, courses, and training programs
The alternative protein industry has a significant need for workers and innovators with specialized knowledge spanning multiple traditional disciplines. However, since few universities offer alternative protein majors or dedicated subject…
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