Research & Development
The Action Lab will tackle the critical challenges to alt-protein parity & scale by focusing on the highest-impact, least-invested research problems.
To address the most challenging technological barriers facing alt-proteins, we’ll establish a network of research centers, pilot production facilities, and collaborative hubs focused on developing scalable, commercial solutions.
Our facilities will attract and equip leading scientists with the infrastructure & resources to achieve rapid, unencumbered scientific progress at a pace far faster than traditional research settings.
Core Activities:
Develop a high-impact research agenda with strong commercial potential
Deploy interdisciplinary teams of researchers to tackle research priorities
Establish a rigorous stage-gate process that ensures research projects are meeting standards for operational scalability & commercial viability
Provide the funding and facilities to enable rapid progression from proof-of-concept to commercial-ready products
Commercialization
Once developed & validated, the Action Lab will bring alt-protein solutions to market for widespread adoption and impact.
It will mobilize entrepreneurs, venture capital, and strategic partners to accelerate the time to market and prioritize the go-to-market channels that are best suited for rapid adoption and maximum impact.
Core Activities:
Transform validated technologies into consumer-centric products
Commercialize solutions via one or more of the following pathways:
Licensing the technology to established players
Publishing open-access research
Spinning out venture-backed startups
Recruit Entrepreneurs in Residence (EIRs) to launch alt-protein startups, raise external capital, and scale to the mass market
Ecosystem Enablement
The Action Lab will galvanize the scientific & commercial ecosystems to advance the field of alt-protein innovation.
It will work as a force multiplier by sharing information openly, bringing innovators together, and improving coordination across the industry to eliminate duplicative work and reduce barriers to entry.
Core Activities:
Publish research priorities and coordinate research activities across organizations
Increase the sharing of IP within the ecosystem by publishing & licensing data
Build commercial partnerships that enable alt-protein startups to pilot their solutions with established players
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