The science of alternative proteins
Cultivated meat, plant-based foods and fermentation offer exciting research opportunities with huge societal benefits.
As an international NGO, the Good Food Institute Europe works with scientists to develop, fund and promote open-access research on alternative proteins.
Dive into the alternative protein research ecosystem
Explore our pages below to learn more about our scientific work and how you can get involved, from our Alternative Protein Project student chapters, information on research funding and grant opportunities, free resources on a wide array of sustainable protein topics, and networking opportunities for existing researchers!
Resources for students and educators
Learn more about available courses, how to get alternative proteins on the curriculum at your institution, and our Alternative Protein Project university chapters.
Research funding
Learn more about key projects and available research funding for alternative protein projects.
Open access tools and resources
Explore our library of free-to access resources on plant-based, cultivated and fermentation-made meat, seafood, eggs and dairy.
Research community
Join our community of researchers today to forge connections, find industry and academic collaborators, and learn about the latest science.
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Priority research areas
Advancing Solutions for Alternative Proteins (ASAP) is GFI’s database of research gaps, commercial whitespaces, technological needs, and investment priorities along the alternative protein value chain.
State of the Science
Alternative proteins offer some of the most game-changing research opportunities around the world. Here are the latest developments in the scientific ecosystem.
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Latest science news
Meet the researchers: Tapping into the unexplored potential of an ancient technology
A technological twist on a widely used food production system is enabling researchers to develop tasty and nutritious new products.
APP 2024: join the student movement shaping the future of food
From Portugal to Türkiye – students across Europe are taking a leading role in a global movement turning universities into…
Meet the researcher: Expanding the tentacles of alternative seafood research with Frederico Ferreira
A researcher working to develop the first cultivated octopus product is at the heart of a €7 million project bringing…
“Per me, ora è molto peggio”. L’Italia alla prese con una fuga dei cervelli sulla scia del controverso divieto di utilizzo della carne coltivata
Dopo che l’Italia è diventata l’unico paese al mondo ad aver vietato la carne coltivata, parliamo con i ricercatori del…
“We will have to leave because we don’t have a future here.” Italian researchers fear brain drain in wake of controversial cultivated meat ban
Following the controversial cultivated meat ban, some fear an exodus of talented young scientists – particularly unwelcome given nearly 10%…
2023 was a record-breaking year for UK alternative protein research funding – here’s a recap
The results of a £15.6 million funding call round out a bumper year for British alternative protein researchers and entrepreneurs.
2023 round-up: finding the levers to move alternative proteins forward
This year has been pivotal for alternative proteins, particularly in Europe. Here is our round-up of GFI Europe’s 2023 highlights.
Cultivated meat backed by UK government’s new National Vision for Engineering Biology
The UK’s Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has today highlighted the critical role that alternative proteins like cultivated…
