Request for Proposals, Alternative Protein Research and Development

• Fund research addressing taste and price barriers preventing mainstream adoption of alternative proteins.
• Address one of four priority areas: off-flavor reduction in plant proteins, fat alternatives for flavor generation, egg replacement, or fish flavor characterization.
• Form interdisciplinary teams combining expertise in analytical chemistry, sensory science, food science, fermentation, breeding, and industry scale-up.
• Establish credible pathways to industry adoption and commercialisation of research outcomes.

This role accelerates the mainstream adoption of alternative proteins by overcoming taste and price barriers, reducing animal suffering and environmental impact.

• Interdisciplinary teams with expertise in analytical chemistry, sensory science, food science, fermentation, breeding, and industry scale-up.
• Proposal must demonstrate credible pathways to industry adoption and commercialisation.
• Research must be completed within 2–3 years.

Awards ranging from $100,000 to $1 million for research completed within 2–3 years.

Coefficient Giving is a philanthropic organization that funds high-impact projects, including alternative protein research to address global challenges.