Alternative protein researcher directory
Explore the global landscape of researchers working to advance the science of plant-based meat, cultivated meat, and fermentation. Use this directory to connect with researchers seeking collaborations with labs, companies, and other innovators to build a more resilient and sustainable food system.
Around the world
Researchers around the world are working to advance alternative protein technologies. Alternative proteins are meat, seafood, eggs, and dairy products produced from plants or animal cells, or by way of fermentation. These innovative foods are designed to taste the same as or better than conventional animal products while costing the same or less.
Search the entire global database
Filtering options include: alternative protein production platform, technology area, location, active status, whether the researcher is open to joint research, industry partnerships, offering access to equipment or facilities, and more. Visit the how-to section for guidance on how to get the most out of this resource.
Use this database to identify researchers located in the United States and Canada
Filtering options include: alternative protein production platform, technology area, location, active status, whether the researcher is open to joint research, industry partnerships, offering access to equipment or facilities, and more. Visit the how-to section for guidance on how to get the most out of this resource.
Use this database to identify researchers located in Latin America and the Caribbean
Filtering options include: alternative protein production platform, technology area, location, active status, whether the researcher is open to joint research, industry partnerships, offering access to equipment or facilities, and more. Visit the how-to section for guidance on how to get the most out of this resource.
Use this database to identify researchers located in Europe
Filtering options include: alternative protein production platform, technology area, location, active status, whether the researcher is open to joint research, industry partnerships, offering access to equipment or facilities, and more. Visit the how-to section for guidance on how to get the most out of this resource.
Use this database to identify researchers located in Asia and Australasia
Filtering options include: alternative protein production platform, technology area, location, active status, whether the researcher is open to joint research, industry partnerships, offering access to equipment or facilities, and more. Visit the how-to section for guidance on how to get the most out of this resource.
Use this database to identify researchers located in the Middle East and Africa
Filtering options include: alternative protein production platform, technology area, location, active status, whether the researcher is open to joint research, industry partnerships, offering access to equipment or facilities, and more. Visit the how-to section for guidance on how to get the most out of this resource.
Plant-based meat
Plant-based meat uses plant-derived ingredients to mimic the taste, texture, and nutrition of conventionally-produced meat.
Use this database to identify all researchers relevant to plant-based meat
Filtering options include: alternative protein technology area, location, hiring status, whether the researcher is open to joint research, industry partnerships, offering access to equipment or facilities, and more. Visit the how-to section for guidance on how to get the most out of this resource.
Use this database to identify GFI grantees working on plant-based meat
Filtering options include: alternative protein technology area, location, hiring status, whether the researcher is open to joint research, industry partnerships, offering access to equipment or facilities, and more. Visit the how-to section for guidance on how to get the most out of this resource.
GFI’s research grant program
Powered by donations from a small number of generous donors, our research grant program funds open-access alternative protein science that addresses the organoleptic properties, cost, or scale-up of alternative proteins. Read on to learn about the projects we’re funding and find funding opportunities to power your own research.
Use this database to identify researchers who have active projects focused on plant-based meat
Filtering options include: alternative protein technology area, location, hiring status, whether the researcher is open to joint research, industry partnerships, offering access to equipment or facilities, and more. Visit the how-to section for guidance on how to get the most out of this resource.
Use this database to identify researchers open to industry partnerships for plant-based meat projects
Filtering options include: alternative protein technology area, location, and more. Visit the how-to section for guidance on how to get the most out of this resource.
Use this database to identify researchers open to teaching courses or providing guest lectures on plant-based meat
Filtering options include: You can filter by alternative protein technology area, location, subject matter expertise, and more. Visit the how-to section for guidance on how to get the most out of this resource.
Use this database to identify labs hiring students, postdoctoral fellows, or staff for plant-based meat research
Filtering options include: alternative protein technology area, location, position type, and more. Visit the how-to section for guidance on how to get the most out of this resource.
Use this database to identify labs offering access to equipment and facilities for plant-based meat research
Filtering options include: You can filter by alternative protein technology area, location, lab or pilot equipment type, and more. Visit the how-to section for guidance on how to get the most out of this resource.
Cultivated meat
Cultivated meat, also known as cultured meat, is genuine animal meat (including seafood and organ meats) that is produced by cultivating animal cells directly.
Use this database to identify all researchers relevant to cultivated meat
Filtering options include: alternative protein technology area, location, hiring status, whether the researcher is open to joint research, industry partnerships, offering access to equipment or facilities, and more. Visit the how-to section for guidance on how to get the most out of this resource.
Use this database to identify GFI grantees working on cultivated meat
Filtering options include: alternative protein technology area, location, hiring status, and whether the researcher is open to joint research, industry partnerships, offering access to equipment or facilities, and more. Visit the how-to section for guidance on how to get the most out of this resource.
GFI’s research grant program
Powered by donations from a small number of generous donors, our research grant program funds open-access alternative protein science that addresses the organoleptic properties, cost, or scale-up of alternative proteins. Read on to learn about the projects we’re funding and find funding opportunities to power your own research.
Use this database to identify researchers who have active projects focused on cultivated meat
Filtering options include: alternative protein technology area, location, hiring status, whether the researcher is open to joint research, industry partnerships, offering access to equipment or facilities, and more. Visit the how-to section for guidance on how to get the most out of this resource.
Use this database to identify researchers open to industry partnerships for cultivated meat projects
Filtering options include: alternative protein technology area, location, and more. Visit the how-to section for guidance on how to get the most out of this resource.
Use this database to identify researchers open to teaching courses or providing guest lectures on cultivated meat
Filtering options include: alternative protein technology area, location, subject matter expertise, and more. Visit the how-to section for guidance on how to get the most out of this resource.
Use this database to identify labs hiring students, postdoctoral fellows, or staff for cultivated meat research
Filtering options include: alternative protein technology area, location, position type, and more. Visit the how-to section for guidance on how to get the most out of this resource.
Use this database to identify labs offering access to equipment and facilities for cultivated meat research
Filtering options include: alternative protein technology area, location, lab and pilot equipment type, and more. Visit the how-to section for guidance on how to get the most out of this resource.
Fermentation
Fermentation uses microorganisms to improve the properties of alternative protein ingredients, to create specific high-value ingredients, or directly as a protein source in alternative protein products.
Use this database to identify all researchers relevant to fermentation for alternative protein applications
Filtering options include: alternative protein technology area, location, hiring status, whether the researcher is open to joint research, industry partnerships, offering access to equipment or facilities, and more. Visit the how-to section for guidance on how to get the most out of this resource.
Use this database to identify GFI grantees working on fermentation for alternative protein applications
Filtering options include: alternative protein technology area, location, hiring status, whether the researcher is open to joint research, industry partnerships, offering access to equipment or facilities, and more. Visit the how-to section for guidance on how to get the most out of this resource.
GFI’s research grant program
Powered by donations from a small number of generous donors, our research grant program funds open-access alternative protein science that addresses the organoleptic properties, cost, or scale-up of alternative proteins. Read on to learn about the projects we’re funding and find funding opportunities to power your own research.
Use this database to identify researchers who have active projects focused on fermentation for alternative protein applications
Filtering options include: alternative protein technology area, location, hiring status, whether the researcher is open to joint research, industry partnerships, offering access to equipment or facilities, and more. Visit the how-to section for guidance on how to get the most out of this resource.
Use this database to identify researchers open to industry partnerships on projects utilizing fermentation for alternative protein applications
Filtering options include: alternative protein technology area, location, and more. Visit the how-to section for guidance on how to get the most out of this resource.
Use this database to identify researchers open to teaching courses or providing guest lectures on fermentation used for alternative proteins
Filtering options include: alternative protein technology area, location, subject matter expertise, and more. Visit the how-to section for guidance on how to get the most out of this resource.
Use this database to identify labs hiring students, postdoctoral fellows, or staff for research utilizing fermentation for alternative protein applications
Filtering options include: alternative protein technology area, location, position type, and more. Visit the how-to section for guidance on how to get the most out of this resource.
Use this database to identify labs offering access to equipment and facilities for research utilizing fermentation for alternative protein applications
Filtering options include: alternative protein technology area, location, lab and pilot equipment type, and more. Visit the how-to section for guidance on how to get the most out of this resource.
Join the directory
If you’re an active or aspiring alternative protein researcher not yet listed in our directory, we invite you to apply! GFI’s alternative protein researcher directory will allow you to share your work on alternative protein; publicize ways you hope to collaborate with other experts, labs, or companies; and identify potential partners to help you scale up the impact of your work. As a member, you’ll receive curated updates on research developments, funding opportunities, scientific events and forums, and collaborators that match your skills and interests.
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How to use the directory
- Filter: You can filter the database by your criteria of interest—including, but not limited to, alternative protein technology area, location, hiring status, whether the researcher is open to joint research, industry partnerships, offering access to equipment or facilities, and more. You can also download the database as a CSV file.
- Connect: See someone whose collaborative interests match up with yours? Reach out to them through the contact information listed in the directory! Everyone in this directory has agreed to be contacted by potential collaborators, though no commitments are implied.
- Collaborate: Be sure to utilize GFI’s many open-access resources for scientists and other innovators, including our solutions database and research funding database. Let us know if any meaningful collaborations spring forth from these connections! We’d love to stay in the loop as you work together to advance the alternative protein research ecosystem.
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Alternative protein literature library
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Research grants
Learn about cutting-edge alternative protein research funded by GFI. Find funding opportunities for your own research.
Research funding database
GFI’s research funding database provides curated grant opportunities for open-access alternative protein research.
Solutions Database
Explore startup ideas, commercial opportunities, research projects, and investment priorities throughout the alternative protein supply chain.
Alternative protein teaching library
Bring more alternative protein content to the classroom using this hub of curriculum materials and resources for educators.
The science of plant-based meat
Learn about the science of plant-based meat. Discover resources and research on the latest technological developments and key scientific questions.
The science of cultivated meat
Learn about the science of cultivated meat and the challenges that must be addressed for commercial production.
The science of fermentation
Learn about the emerging role of microbial fermentation in building the next generation of alternative protein products.
