State of the European alternative protein research ecosystem: funding, publications and patents 2020-2024
Unpack the diverse research and innovation landscape for alternative proteins in Europe through the lenses of funding, publications and patents.
Explore Europe’s research ecosystem
Our State of the European alternative protein research ecosystem reports explore the current research and innovation landscape for alternative proteins in Europe and feature in-depth analyses of public and non-profit funding, academic publications, and patents.
Building on the first instalment published in 2024, this report offers a comprehensive analysis of publications on topics related to alternative proteins published by authors working in across the European Union, Norway, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom, spanning the years 2020-2024 inclusive.
This report is intended to highlight trends in the alternative protein R&I landscape, following the first edition published in 2024. It offers funders, research institutions and researchers across Europe with data-driven insights to inform more effective targeting of investment towards the most pressing technological bottlenecks.
This report presents a thorough overview of the European alternative protein patent landscape, including overall growth, key organisations and countries, and specific fields of innovation, spanning the years 2015-2024 inclusive.