protein transition Archives - Agrifood Innovation Event

15/11/2022

Protein plant factories: producing and steering soybean protein content in indoor farming

In rich countries there is an increasing consumer interest towards plant-based protein compared to animal ones, due to health and environmental concerns as well as animal welfare. Nowadays, Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA), such as greenhouses and vertical farming, are already being used to produce highly nutritious crops with improved functional ingredients (e.g., minerals, vitamins), that are beneficial to human health.

20/10/2022

On the pursuit of financially viable models in the protein transition

We live in an economical ecosystem where technological breakthroughs from early adopters find difficulties to prove their financial viability. The farming sector is no stranger to this reality. This presentation aims to open minds into the potential of multi-revenue models within the protein transition theme. The idea is simple: be on the constant search of technological symbiosis within different kinds of crops and rearing methods to create multi-revenue models that reach profitability within the current economical context.

07/06/2021

The shift towards alternative protein, an investor’s perspective

Investors are constantly looking out for innovation within the alternative protein industry, including plant-based and cell-based technology. Big Idea Ventures (BIV) supports the world’s best entrepreneurs, scientists, and engineers. We have invested more than 40 companies in the alternative protein sector and will be highlighting several technologies that are established by our portfolio companies.