Programs
Alternative Protein Innovation Program
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY - GFI'S SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT ACCELERATES THE SCIENCE OF ALTERNATIVE PROTEIN TECHNOLOGIES. GFI'S SCIENTISTS ARE THE GLOBAL EXPERTS IN THIS SECTOR AND WORK TO ENSURE THAT A ROADMAP EXISTS FOR ALTERNATIVE PROTEIN INNOVATION, THAT THE BEST SCIENTISTS ARE ENGAGED IN RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, AND THAT SIGNIFICANT FUNDS ARE DIRECTED TOWARD THE HIGHEST IMPACT AREAS OF ALTERNATIVE PROTEIN RESEARCH. GFI'S SCITECH TEAM IS FOCUSED ON THREE PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES:1. ANALYZING CURRENT AND FUTURE TECHNICAL CHALLENGES AND IDENTIFYING THE MOST IMPORTANT RESEARCH AND COMMERCIALIZATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALTERNATIVE PROTEINS.2. MOBILIZING FUNDING FOR OPEN-ACCESS RESEARCH AND EARLY-STAGE COMMERCIALIZATION OF ALTERNATIVE PROTEINS.3. INSPIRING AND SUPPORTING THE NEXT GENERATION OF INNOVATORS IN THE ALTERNATIVE PROTEIN INDUSTRY.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJan 1, 2022 – Dec 31, 2022Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$7.8MAlternative Protein Policy Initiatives
POLICY - GFI'S POLICY DEPARTMENT IS FOCUSED ON REMOVING HURDLES TO ALTERNATIVE PROTEINS AND DELIVERING PUBLIC INVESTMENT TO ACCELERATE PROGRESS. THE POLICY TEAM PRIMARILY EDUCATES PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS, INCLUDING REGULATORS, AND ALSO ENGAGES WITH NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND USES IMPACT LITIGATION AS A STRATEGIC TOOL WHERE WARRANTED.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJan 1, 2022 – Dec 31, 2022Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$3.8MCorporate Engagement in Alternative Proteins
CORPORATE ENGAGEMENT - GFI'S CORPORATE ENGAGEMENT DEPARTMENT WORKS WITH COMPANIES AND INVESTORS ACROSS THE ALTERNATIVE PROTEIN INDUSTRY TO DRIVE INVESTMENT TO THE SECTOR, ACCELERATE ALTERNATIVE PROTEIN INNOVATION, AND SCALE THE INDUSTRY'S SUPPLY CHAIN. THE CORPORATE ENGAGEMENT TEAM'S WORK HELPS ENABLE FOOD INDUSTRY PARTNERS TO DEVELOP AND BRING TO MARKET ALTERNATIVE PROTEIN PRODUCTS THAT ARE AS ACCESSIBLE, AFFORDABLE, AND DELICIOUS AS CONVENTIONAL MEAT, EGGS, AND DAIRY. THE CORPORATE ENGAGEMENT TEAM ADVISES, EDUCATES, AND EMPOWERS COMPANIES IN ALL STAGES OF THE SUPPLY CHAIN, INCLUDING ENTREPRENEURS AND STARTUPS, INVESTORS, FOOD AND MEAT MANUFACTURERS, INGREDIENT COMPANIES, AND EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJan 1, 2022 – Dec 31, 2022Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$2.4M
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