NAPIC: National Alternative Protein Innovation Centre
Lead Research Organisation:
University of Leeds
Department Name: School of Food Science and Nutrition
Abstract
To secure a continued supply of safe, tasty, affordable and functional/healthy proteins while supporting Net Zero goals and future-proofing UK food security, a phased-transition towards low-emission alternative proteins (APs) with a reduced reliance on animal agriculture is imperative. However, population-level access to and acceptance of APs is hindered by a highly complex marketplace challenged by taste, cost, health and safety concerns for consumers, and the fear of diminished livelihoods by farmers. Furthermore, complex regulatory pathways and limited access to affordable and accessible scale-up infrastructure impose challenges for industry and SMEs in particular. Synergistic bridging of the UK's trailblazing science and innovation strengths in AP with manufacturing power is key to realising the UK's ambitious growth potential in AP of £6.8B annually and could create 25,000 jobs across multiple sectors. The National Alternative Protein Innovation Centre (NAPIC), a cohesive pan-UK centre, will revolutionise the UK's agri-food sector by harnessing our world-leading science base through a co-created AP strategy across the Discovery?Innovation?Commercialisation pipeline to support the transition to a sustainable, high growth, blended protein bioeconomy using a consumer-driven approach, thereby changing the economics for farmers and other stakeholders throughout the supply chain.
Built on four interdisciplinary knowledge pillars, PRODUCE, PROCESS, PERFORM and PEOPLE covering the entire value chain of AP, we will enable an efficacious and safe translation of new transformative technologies unlocking the benefits of APs. Partnering with global industry, regulators, investors, academic partners and policymakers, and engaging in an open dialogue with UK citizens, NAPIC will produce a clear roadmap for the development of a National Protein Strategy for the UK. NAPIC will enable us to PRODUCE tasty, nutritious, safe, and affordable AP foods and feedstocks necessary to safeguard present and future generations, while reducing concerns about ultra-processed foods and assisting a just-transition for producers. Our PROCESS Pillar will catalyse bioprocessing at scale, mainstreaming cultivated meat and precision fermentation, and diversify AP sources across the terrestrial and aquatic kingdoms of life, delivering economies of scale. Delivering a just-transition to an AP-rich future, we will ensure AP PERFORM, both pre-consumption, and post-consumption, safeguarding public health. Finally, NAPIC is all about PEOPLE, guiding a consumers' dietary transition, and identifying new business opportunities for farmers, future-proofing the UK's protein supply against reliance on imports.
Working with UK industry, the third sector and academia, NAPIC will create a National Knowledge base for AP addressing the unmet scientific, commercial, technical and regulatory needs of the sector, develop new tools and standards for product quality and safety and simplify knowledge transfer by catalysing collaboration. NAPIC will ease access to existing innovation facilities and hubs, accelerating industrial adoption underpinned by informed regulatory pathways. We will develop the future leaders of this rapidly evolving sector with bespoke technical, entrepreneurial, regulatory and policy training, and promote knowledge exchange through our unrivalled international network of partners across multiple continents including Protein Industries Canada and the UK-Irish Co-Centre, SUREFOOD. NAPIC will provide a robust and sustainable platform of open innovation and responsible data exchange that mitigates risks associated with this emerging sector and addresses concerns of consumers and producers. Our vision is to make "alternative proteins mainstream for a sustainable planet" and our ambition is to deliver a world-leading innovation and knowledge centre to put the UK at the forefront of the fights for population health equity and against climate change.
Built on four interdisciplinary knowledge pillars, PRODUCE, PROCESS, PERFORM and PEOPLE covering the entire value chain of AP, we will enable an efficacious and safe translation of new transformative technologies unlocking the benefits of APs. Partnering with global industry, regulators, investors, academic partners and policymakers, and engaging in an open dialogue with UK citizens, NAPIC will produce a clear roadmap for the development of a National Protein Strategy for the UK. NAPIC will enable us to PRODUCE tasty, nutritious, safe, and affordable AP foods and feedstocks necessary to safeguard present and future generations, while reducing concerns about ultra-processed foods and assisting a just-transition for producers. Our PROCESS Pillar will catalyse bioprocessing at scale, mainstreaming cultivated meat and precision fermentation, and diversify AP sources across the terrestrial and aquatic kingdoms of life, delivering economies of scale. Delivering a just-transition to an AP-rich future, we will ensure AP PERFORM, both pre-consumption, and post-consumption, safeguarding public health. Finally, NAPIC is all about PEOPLE, guiding a consumers' dietary transition, and identifying new business opportunities for farmers, future-proofing the UK's protein supply against reliance on imports.
Working with UK industry, the third sector and academia, NAPIC will create a National Knowledge base for AP addressing the unmet scientific, commercial, technical and regulatory needs of the sector, develop new tools and standards for product quality and safety and simplify knowledge transfer by catalysing collaboration. NAPIC will ease access to existing innovation facilities and hubs, accelerating industrial adoption underpinned by informed regulatory pathways. We will develop the future leaders of this rapidly evolving sector with bespoke technical, entrepreneurial, regulatory and policy training, and promote knowledge exchange through our unrivalled international network of partners across multiple continents including Protein Industries Canada and the UK-Irish Co-Centre, SUREFOOD. NAPIC will provide a robust and sustainable platform of open innovation and responsible data exchange that mitigates risks associated with this emerging sector and addresses concerns of consumers and producers. Our vision is to make "alternative proteins mainstream for a sustainable planet" and our ambition is to deliver a world-leading innovation and knowledge centre to put the UK at the forefront of the fights for population health equity and against climate change.
Organisations
- University of Leeds (Lead Research Organisation)
- Innovate UK (Co-funder)
- Bezos Centre for Sustainable Protein (Collaboration)
- NANOMATION LTD (Project Partner)
- Dummy Inst for Claim Entry (Project Partner)
- NIZO Food Research (Project Partner)
- Bridge2Food (Project Partner)
- Protein Industries Canada (Project Partner)
- University of Surrey (Project Partner)
- Technical University of Munich (Project Partner)
- BioPower Technologies (Project Partner)
- Uncommon Bio Ltd (Project Partner)
- AgriFood X Limited (Project Partner)
- University of Oxford (Project Partner)
- VIRIDIAN SEEDS LTD (Project Partner)
- ASDA Stores Limited (Project Partner)
- Potter Clarkson (Project Partner)
- University of Derby (Project Partner)
- SPG Innovation (Project Partner)
- Industrial Biotechnology Innovation C (Project Partner)
- HarvestPlus (Project Partner)
- National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (Project Partner)
- International Life Sciences Institute (Project Partner)
- CHAP Solutions (Project Partner)
- Southampton Solent University (Project Partner)
- Deltagen UK Ltd (Project Partner)
- Devenish Nutrition Ltd (UK) (Project Partner)
- Northern Gritstone (Project Partner)
- Whitby Seafoods Limited (Project Partner)
- British Waterways Board (Project Partner)
- Harper Adams University (Project Partner)
- Varian Ltd (Project Partner)
- University of Leicester (Project Partner)
- FAO (Food & Agricultural Org of the UN) (Project Partner)
- Northumbria University (Project Partner)
- Phycofoods Ltd (Project Partner)
- Food Standards Scotland (FSS) (Project Partner)
- Oatly UK (Project Partner)
- University of Bristol (Project Partner)
- Cyanocapture (Project Partner)
- UK Edible Insect Association (Project Partner)
- University of Huddersfield (Project Partner)
- Singapore Food Agency (Project Partner)
- Scottish Association For Marine Science (Project Partner)
- Food Standards Agency (Project Partner)
- Scottish Enterprise (Project Partner)
- Centre for Innovation Excellence (Project Partner)
- Snape Signals Research (Project Partner)
- Royal Veterinary College (Project Partner)
- Mars Chocolate UK Ltd (Project Partner)
- Croda Europe Ltd (Project Partner)
- Technion - Israel Institue of Technology (Project Partner)
- Bio Base Europe (Project Partner)
- Cargill (Project Partner)
- University of Cambridge (Project Partner)
- Monterrey Institute of Technology (Project Partner)
- University of Southampton (Project Partner)
- Seafood Scotland (Project Partner)
- West Yorkshire Combined Authority (Project Partner)
- Entocycle (Project Partner)
- Samworth Brothers (Project Partner)
- Aarhus University (Project Partner)
- AB Mauri (UK) Ltd (Project Partner)
- Queen's University Belfast (Project Partner)
- NEW ERA FOODS LTD (Project Partner)
- University of Manchester (Project Partner)
- Central Research Laboratories Ltd (Project Partner)
- University of Pretoria (Project Partner)
- Zero Waste Scotland (Project Partner)
- University of Ulster (Project Partner)
- THIS (Plant Meat Ltd) (Project Partner)
- Eat Curious (Project Partner)
- UNIVERSITY OF READING (Project Partner)
- Devro PLC (Project Partner)
- BPES Equipment (Project Partner)
- UNIVERSITY OF EXETER (Project Partner)
- University of Edinburgh (Project Partner)
- Ipsos-MORI (Project Partner)
- Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (Project Partner)
- M-Real UK Ltd (Project Partner)
- University of Aberdeen (Project Partner)
- Alstom Ltd (UK) (Project Partner)
- RSSL (Reading Scientific Services Ltd) (Project Partner)
- EIT Food (Project Partner)
- Mondelez UK R and D Ltd (Project Partner)
- University of Chichester (Project Partner)
- University of Bath (Project Partner)
- Foreign Academic Institution (Project Partner)
- University of Bolton (Project Partner)
- Midwest Aero Engines (Project Partner)
- University of Minnesota (Project Partner)
- Beatson Institute (Project Partner)
- London South Bank University (Project Partner)
- University of Florida (Project Partner)
- LGC (Project Partner)
- National Biofilms Innovation Centre (NBIC) (Project Partner)
- Evolutor Ltd (Project Partner)
- Pladis Global (Project Partner)
- National Institute of Agricultural Botany (Project Partner)
- University of Birmingham (Project Partner)
- myfood24 (Project Partner)
- FOUNDATION EARTH (Project Partner)
- Better Dairy Limited (Project Partner)
- Innocent Ltd (Project Partner)
- National University of Singapore (Project Partner)
- Nestle UK Ltd (Project Partner)
- OGGS (Project Partner)
- Joules Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (Project Partner)
- UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON (Project Partner)
- CRANFIELD UNIVERSITY (Project Partner)
- Extracellular (Project Partner)
- Scottish Food and Drink Federation (Project Partner)
- ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW (Project Partner)
- University of Wolverhampton (Project Partner)
- Massey University (Project Partner)
- University of Sunderland (Project Partner)
- King's College(queen Elizabeth (Project Partner)
- University College Dublin (Project Partner)
- Wageningen University & Research (Project Partner)
- Unilever UK & Ireland (Project Partner)
- Isomerase Therapeutics Ltd (Project Partner)
- Thermo Fisher Scientific (International) (Project Partner)
- Quorn Foods Limited (Project Partner)
- Finnebrogue (Project Partner)
- QUADRAM INSTITUTE BIOSCIENCE (Project Partner)
- University of Oxford (Project Partner)
- Roslin Technologies (Project Partner)
- Keracol Limited, (Project Partner)
- Marine and Atmospheric Research (Project Partner)
- PepsiCo International Limited (Project Partner)
- Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) (Project Partner)
- Good Food Institute Europe ASBL (GFI Europe) (Project Partner)
- HGF Limited (Project Partner)
- Heriot-Watt University (Project Partner)
- Royal Institute of Technology KTH Sweden (Project Partner)
- European Bioinformatics Institute (Project Partner)
- LEEDS CITY COUNCIL (Project Partner)
- Upcycled Plant Power Ltd (Project Partner)
- Intelligent Growth Solutions Ltd (Project Partner)
- Davidsons Feeds (Project Partner)
- National Heart & Lung Inst (Project Partner)
- Institute of Manpower Studies (Project Partner)
- BSI Group (Project Partner)
- Duynie Feed UK (Royal Cosun) (Project Partner)
- King's College London (Project Partner)
- AQUA Cultured Foods (Project Partner)
Publications
Ma Z
(2025)
Buffalo worm (Alphitobius diaperinus) proteins: Structural properties, proteomics and nutritional benefits.
in Food chemistry
Manzanilla-Valdez M
(2024)
"Enhancing quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd) protein extraction: Alkaline solubilization coupled to isoelectric precipitation effects on structure, digestibility and antinutrients"
in Food Hydrocolloids for Health
Manzanilla-Valdez ML
(2024)
Unveiling the nutritional spectrum: A comprehensive analysis of protein quality and antinutritional factors in three varieties of quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Wild).
in Food chemistry: X
Wang M
(2024)
Enzymatic hydrolysis of legume proteins: Lessons on surface property outcomes
in Current Opinion in Food Science
Watson N
(2024)
NAPIC Partner Engagement Workshop Report
| Description | FSA CCP Sandbox |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Policy Influence Type | Participation in a guidance/advisory committee |
| Description | FSA Expert Elicitation Event |
| Geographic Reach | Europe |
| Policy Influence Type | Participation in a guidance/advisory committee |
| Description | Industry Briefing Note and Action Plan - Alternative Proteins: The Future of Sustainable and Healthy Food Production |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Policy Influence Type | Contribution to a national consultation/review |
| URL | https://thepioneergroup.com/alternative-proteins-briefing-note-download/ |
| Description | Novel Foods Expert Network for Regulatory Challenges (NFX UK) |
| Amount | £472,574 (GBP) |
| Organisation | Innovate UK |
| Sector | Public |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 01/2025 |
| End | 01/2026 |
| Description | Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Besoz, CARMA and MIcrobial Food Hub |
| Organisation | Bezos Centre for Sustainable Protein |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between NAPIC and Bezos Centre of Sustainable Food Proteins, Imperial College London, EPSRC funded CARMA (Centre for Cellular Agriculture), Universiy of Bath and BBSRC Funded Microbial Food Hub, Imperial College London. The objective of MoU is to collaborate on non-confidential intelligence, training for mutual areas of interests and good working practices gained on each of the Centres to promote inclusiveness and cross Centre engagement. |
| Collaborator Contribution | A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between NAPIC and Bezos Centre of Sustainable Food Proteins, Imperial College London, EPSRC funded CARMA (Centre for Cellular Agriculture), Universiy of Bath and BBSRC Funded Microbial Food Hub, Imperial College London. The objective of MoU is to collaborate on non-confidential intelligence, training for mutual areas of interests and good working practices gained on each of the Centres to promote inclusiveness and cross Centre engagement. |
| Impact | No outputs to mention as of yet |
| Start Year | 2024 |
| Company Name | ReNewFood |
| Description | ReNewFood produces a range of protein based ingredients for flavouring. |
| Year Established | 2024 |
| Impact | ReNewFood received £153600 from Big Idea Ventures and £200000 from Northern Gritstone as pre-seed funding. ReNewFood also joined the accelerator programmes (Big Idea Ventures accelerator and Deeptech Labs) from both investors. |
| Website | https://renewfood.co.uk/ |
| Description | ASDA supplier quality forum presentation |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
| Results and Impact | Nik Watson gave a presentation on AI in Food and included alternative proteins and NAPIC. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2024 |
| Description | BBC: New centre focuses on alternatives to meat |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | News article published by the BBC highlighting the investment in NAPIC. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2024 |
| URL | https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4gdvdge2qdo |
| Description | Bahrain Agricultural Ministry - James Hutton Institute |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an open day or visit at my research institution |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | NAPIC presentation |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2024 |
| Description | Bezos Centre Launch |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
| Results and Impact | Took part in a moderated panel on UK and International Alternative Protein Centres, to represent NAPIC. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2025 |
| Description | Business Link: New £38m centre to develop planet-friendly alternatives to animal proteins |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | An article by the Business Link regarding the launch of NAPIC |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2024 |
| URL | https://www.blmforum.net/mag/new-38m-centre-to-develop-planet-friendly-alternatives-to-animal-protei... |
| Description | CCP Sandbox launch |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | FSA launches pioneering regulatory programme for cell-cultivated products, press release with NAPIC highlighted. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2025 |
| URL | https://www.food.gov.uk/news-alerts/news/fsa-launches-pioneering-regulatory-programme-for-cell-culti... |
| Description | Cell Base: UK government to invest £15m in hub commercialising alt-proteins |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | News article published by Cell Base regarding the launch of NAPIC |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2024 |
| URL | https://www.thecellbase.com/news/uk-government-to-invest-15m-in-hub-commercialising-alt-proteins |
| Description | Chester Standard: £38m 'virtual' centre to study 'alternative proteins' launched |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | An article published in the Chester Standard regarding the launch of NAPIC |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2024 |
| URL | https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/national/24545687.38m-virtual-centre-study-alternative-protei... |
| Description | Cultivated X: NAPIC Becomes Latest Alternative Protein Innovation Centre to Open in the UK |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | News article published by Cultivated X on the launch of NAPIC |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2024 |
| URL | https://cultivated-x.com/rd/napic-alternative-protein-innovation-centre-open-uk/ |
| Description | Daily Express: UK raises steaks to be lab-grown meat superpower |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | An article published in print by the Daily Express regarding the launch of NAPIC |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2024 |
| Description | Environmental data interactive exchange: New innovation centre launched to support UK alternative proteins industry |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Article published by the Environmental data interactive exchange (EDIE) regarding the launch of NAPIC |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2024 |
| URL | https://www.edie.net/new-innovation-centre-launched-to-support-uk-alternative-proteins-industry/ |
| Description | Evening Standard: £38m 'virtual' centre to study 'alternative proteins' launched |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | An article published in the Evening Standard regarding the launch of NAPIC |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2024 |
| Description | Farmers Weekly: £15m of public money invested in search for meat alternatives |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
| Results and Impact | An article published by Farmers Weekly regarding the launch of NAPIC |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2024 |
| URL | https://www.fwi.co.uk/news/environment/15m-of-public-money-invested-in-search-for-meat-alternatives |
| Description | Food & Drink International: New £38m centre to develop planet-friendly alternatives to animal proteins |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | An article published by Food & Drink International regarding the launch of NAPIC |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2024 |
| URL | https://www.fdiforum.net/mag/npd/new-38m-centre-to-develop-planet-friendly-alternatives-to-animal-pr... |
| Description | Food Matters Live Ascot - Imperial |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
| Results and Impact | Talk introducing NAPIC |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2024 |
| Description | From Soya to Sustainability |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Meeting to exploring solutions to the food industry's soya dependency, organised by partners in the Nitrogen Efficient Plants for Climate Smart Arable Cropping Systems project. Included speaker Pete Ianetta (The James Hutton Institute). |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2025 |
| URL | https://www.feedandadditive.com/new-conference-to-explore-food-industrys-soya-dependency/#:~:text=Ot... |
| Description | Future FoodTech |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
| Results and Impact | NAPIC presentation at Future Food-Tech tradeshow, which connects 600+ leaders from global food brands, forward-thinking ingredient providers, pioneering start-ups, and visionary investor funds. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2024 |
| Description | Gambero Rosso: In the United Kingdom, it will open a centre for the development of protein alternatives to meat |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Italian language news article covering the launch of NAPIC |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2024 |
| URL | https://www.gamberorosso.it/notizie/regno-unito-centro-proteine-alternative/ |
| Description | Green Queen: UK Government Pumps £15M into National Centre to Commercialise Alternative Proteins |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | An article published by the Green Queen in Hong Kong regarding the launch of NAPIC |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2024,2025 |
| URL | https://www.greenqueen.com.hk/uk-government-38m-national-alternative-protein-innovation-centre/ |
| Description | Hortidaily |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
| Results and Impact | An article in Hortidaily |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2024 |
| URL | https://www.hortidaily.com/article/9653197/uk-wide-center-to-develop-planet-friendly-alternatives-to... |
| Description | How can we meet our future protein needs sustianably |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A broadcast e.g. TV/radio/film/podcast (other than news/press) |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | This podcast was hosted by Rich Williams in the series "How to fix" and three Co-Directors (Prof. Anwesha Sarkar, Prof. Louise Dye, Prof. Derek Stewart) discussed on why are alternative proteins so important and what needs to be done to ensure these products are healthy, tasty and affordable and support the protein diversification. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2025 |
| URL | https://open.spotify.com/episode/6RDLbefEScMgKAjWmwAlSx |
| Description | How to Fix Podcast - NAPIC co-directors Derek Stewart, Louise Dye, Anwesha Sarkar |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A broadcast e.g. TV/radio/film/podcast (other than news/press) |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | NAPIC co-directors Derek Stewart, Louise Dye, Anwesha Sarkar appeared on a dedicated episode of the How to Fix podcast (produced by the University of Leeds), titled: "how can we meet out future protein needs sustainably?" to talk about alternative proteins and the launch of NAPIC. Podcast available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. With associated social media promotion. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2025 |
| URL | https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/how-can-we-meet-our-future-protein-needs-sustainably/id1708914... |
| Description | Imperial College London: Imperial co-launches UK centre for tasty, affordable meat alternatives |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | A press release from Imperial College London regarding the investment into NAPIC |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2024 |
| URL | https://www.imperial.ac.uk/news/255699/imperial-co-launches-uk-centre-tasty-affordable/ |
| Description | Influencer Magazine UK: Would You Eat a Cricket Burger? The £38 Million Project Betting on It! |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | News article published by Influencer Magazine UK about the launch of NAPIC |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2024 |
| URL | https://influencermagazine.uk/2024/08/would-you-eat-a-cricket-burger-the-38-million-project-betting-... |
| Description | Insider Media: University of Leeds to head up £38m alternative protein centre |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | A news article published by Insider Media.com regarding the launch of NAPIC |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2024 |
| URL | https://www.insidermedia.com/news/yorkshire/university-of-leeds-to-head-up-38m-alternative-protein-c... |
| Description | Interview by Prof. Anwesha Sarkar in Channel 5 News |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A broadcast e.g. TV/radio/film/podcast (other than news/press) |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Prof. Anwesha Sarkar (Co-Director, PERFORM Pillar) talked to Channel 5 News focusing on NAPIC and its ambitions. The outcomes include more requests for public engagement. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2024 |
| URL | https://www.facebook.com/C5News/videos/burgers-made-of-bugs-could-be-the-new-way-forward/36539727849... |
| Description | Interview by Prof. Derek Stewart in Talk TV |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A broadcast e.g. TV/radio/film/podcast (other than news/press) |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Prof. Derek Stewart (Co-Director, PRODUCE Pillar) talked to Mike Grahams in Talk TV in focusing on NAPIC and its ambitions. The outcomes include more requests for public engagement. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2024 |
| URL | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jUldBstDygQ |
| Description | Ireland Live: £38m 'virtual' centre to study 'alternative proteins' launched |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | An article published by the Irish media outlet Ireland Live regarding the launch of NAPIC |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2024 |
| URL | https://www.ireland-live.ie/news/uk/1589975/38m-virtual-centre-to-study-alternative-proteins-launche... |
| Description | Lentils for Life Cookery Book, demonstrations, cooking sessions and Facebook Page - University of Sheffield |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Pulses are frequently donated in food banks and a great source of fibre and protein, however Fiona Croden understood (through volunteering and ethnographic observation within the H3 project) that recipients had little inspiration of what to cook with them. She has worked to develop a series of receipes which have been trialled and tested with Anthony Warner (Angry Chef) and then shared through community cooking events, and via food pantries in Otley, Leeds Market (working with ZEST). This work continues and supports the objectives of H3 (source of fibre), the Food CoCentre (Healthy Diets from Sustainable Sources), and NAPIC (Alternative Protein source). Fiona has also developed a facebook page which also enables feedback and further recipe sharing and is also working on bean recipes. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2024 |
| URL | https://www.canva.com/design/DAGXBskzfQc/8mKQlHYGJ3snM41nUnqjWw/edit?utm_content=DAGXBskzfQc&utm_cam... |
| Description | Lumi News Malaysia: £38m 'virtual' centre to study 'alternative proteins' launched |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | An article published by Lumi News in Malaysia regarding the launch of NAPIC |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2024 |
| URL | https://luminews.my/news/2461852 |
| Description | Mirage News: Alternative Proteins Pushed Mainstream for Sustainability |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | An article by Mirage News austalia regarding the launch of NAPIC |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2024 |
| URL | https://www.miragenews.com/alternative-proteins-pushed-mainstream-for-1304517/ |
| Description | Mirage News: Boosting Alternative Proteins for Greener Future |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | An article published by Mirage News in Australia regarding the launch of NAPIC |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2024 |
| URL | https://www.miragenews.com/boosting-alternative-proteins-for-greener-future-1304729/ |
| Description | MyScience UK: Imperial co-launches UK centre for tasty, affordable meat alternatives |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | An article published by MyScience UK regarding the launch of NAPIC focussing on the involvement of Imperial College London |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2024 |
| URL | https://www.myscience.org/en/news/wire/imperial_co_launches_uk_centre_for_tasty_affordable_meat_alte... |
| Description | NAPIC Launch Event |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
| Results and Impact | NAPIC launch event took place on 29th November 2024, this was attended by 250 people from academia, industtry, regulation, investment community, third sector, funder etc. Besides keynote speech, cultural demonstration of "unlocking nature's potential), talks by Prof. Anwesha Sarkar (Project Leader and Co-Director, PERFORM Pillar) and Prof. Karen Polizzi (Co-Director, PRODUCE Pillar), a panel discussion featuring representatives from key sectors, including Prof. Louise Dye (Co-Director PEOPLE PIllar) and Prof. Derek Stewart (Co-Director, PRODUCE Pillar), Food Standards Agency, Good Food Institute, Plant Futures, and Innovate UK, further enriched the the panel discsusion. The panel explored the challenges and opportunities for open innovation in the alternative protein sector, offering valuable insights that will shape the upcoming funding calls. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2024 |
| URL | https://napic.ac.uk/2024/11/the-national-alternative-protein-innovation-centre-napic-officially-laun... |
| Description | NAPIC Partner Engagement Workshop |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
| Results and Impact | A partner engagement workshop was led by NAPIC Team with 100+ delegates from academia and industry where leaders from academia, industry, policy, regulation and investment sectors came together to define challenges, assess sector needs, and explore solutions to drive the mainstream adoption of alternative proteins. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2024 |
| URL | https://napic.ac.uk/2025/03/napic-partner-engagement-report-published/ |
| Description | NAPIC Press Release |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Announcing the launch of NAPIC, by co-director Prof. Derek Stewart, James Hutton Institute. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2024 |
| URL | https://apgc.org.uk/the-james-hutton-institute-to-co-lead-a-new-uk-wide-centre-to-develop-planet-fri... |
| Description | New Food Magazine: Raising the Steaks: New £38m centre to cook up animal protein alternatives |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Article published by New Food Magazine regarding the launch of NAPIC |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2024 |
| URL | https://www.newfoodmagazine.com/news/242467/new-centre-announced-to-cook-up-animal-protein-alternati... |
| Description | Northern Financial Review: Leeds Uni to lead centre for animal proteins alternatives |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Article published by the Northern Financial Review regarding the launch of NAPIC |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2024 |
| URL | https://northernfinancialreview.com/2024/08/28/leeds-uni-to-lead-centre-for-animal-proteins-alternat... |
| Description | NutrEvent - James Hutton Institute |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
| Results and Impact | Speaker RAMIN EBRAHIMNEJAD (James Hutton Institute) represented NAPIC with a presentation and as part of a panel discussion at NutrEvent 2024. This event is the European leading partnering event, dedicated to innovation in Food and Nutrition. It aims at identifying industrial, scientific, commercial and financial partners R&D projects and innovations. NutrEvent gathers 500 international actors: Food, clinical nutrition, food supplement, pharmaceutical industries and distributors, innovative ingredient and process suppliers, academic institutions, technology transfer organisations, research institutes, R&D services and consulting firms and investors. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2024 |
| URL | https://www.nutrevent.com/speaker/ramin-ebrahimnejad/ |
| Description | Oldham Times: £38m 'virtual' centre to study 'alternative proteins' launched |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | An article published in the regional publication Oldham Times regarding the launch of NAPIC |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2024 |
| URL | https://www.theoldhamtimes.co.uk/news/national/24545687.38m-virtual-centre-study-alternative-protein... |
| Description | Panelist at the SynBio Consortium 2024: Solutions for a Better Tomorrow |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | Prof. Tuck Seng Wong (University of Sheffield) invited as panelist. Helping to shape the synbio landscape (including food applications) in Thailand. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2024 |
| URL | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjTQd-sUXbE |
| Description | Perspective Media: £38m 'virtual' centre to study 'alternative proteins' launched |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | An article published by Perspective Media regarding the launch of NAPIC |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2024 |
| URL | https://www.perspectivemedia.com/38m-virtual-centre-to-study-alternative-proteins-launched/ |
| Description | Provided expert opinion for news coverage of lab-grown meat for pet food. |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Prof. Tuck Seng Wong (University of Sheffield) on behalf of NAPIC, provided expert opinion on a piece of technology (lab-grown meat for pet food) covered by CNN. Invitation came through NAPIC which was solicited by CNN directly. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2025 |
| URL | https://edition.cnn.com/science/first-lab-grown-meat-pets-meatly-spc/index.html |
| Description | Radio Broadcast: Are alternative proteins going mainstream? This multimillion pound new project hopes so |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A broadcast e.g. TV/radio/film/podcast (other than news/press) |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Radio news item regarding the launch of NAPIC broadcast across multiple radio stations (Mansfield 103.2, Channel 103, MKFM 106.3, MoreRadio, Star Radio, SunshineRadio.co.uk, Island FM, VIBE 107.6 FM, This is the Coast, 3FM Isle of Man, Isle of Wight Radio, Radio Essex, Black Country Radio, Central FM 103.1, KMFM, Radio Exe, This Is The Coast, Coast FM Local Radio for West Cornwall, Manx Radio, V2 Radio, Gaydio, Fosse 107, Coast FM News). |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2024 |
| Description | Scottish Development International - James Hutton Institute |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an open day or visit at my research institution |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Other audiences |
| Results and Impact | NAPIC Presentation by James Hutton Institute |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2025 |
| Description | SeedWorld |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | An article published in SeedWorld |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2024 |
| URL | https://www.seedworld.com/europe/2024/08/29/hutton-to-co-lead-new-uk-wide-center-focused-on-developi... |
| Description | Sky News: Are alternative proteins going mainstream? This multimillion pound new project hopes so |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | News article published by Sky News about the investment in NAPIC |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2024 |
| URL | https://news.sky.com/story/are-alternative-proteins-going-mainstream-this-multimillion-pound-new-pro... |
| Description | TechBio 2024 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
| Results and Impact | Karen Polizzi (Imperial) took part in a panel discussion on what Engineering Biologists can learn from healthcare applications as they try to navigate scale up and manufacturing for food. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2024 |
| Description | The Business Desk: University to spearhead national alternative protein centre |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | News article published by the Business Desk.com regarding the launch of NAPIC. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2024 |
| URL | https://www.thebusinessdesk.com/yorkshire/news/2128276-university-to-spearhead-national-alternative-... |
| Description | The Daily Mail: Scientists handed £15 million of taxpayers' money to develop lab-grown meat and insect products as alternatives for Britain's meals of the future |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | An article published in the Daily Mail regarding the launch of NAPIC |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2024 |
| URL | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13786351/scientists-develop-lab-grown-meat-insect-products.... |
| Description | The Daily Telegraph: Government-backed research centre aims to get public eating insects |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | A news article published in the Daily telegraph highlighting the launch of NAPIC |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2024 |
| Description | The Independent: New £38 million centre to study 'alternative proteins' launched in UK |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | An article published in The Independent regarding the launch of NAPIC |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2024 |
| Description | The Plant Base: UK government to invest £15m in hub commercialising alt-proteins |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Article published by the plant base magazine regarding the launch of NAPIC |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2024 |
| URL | https://www.theplantbasemag.com/news/uk-government-to-invest-15m-in-hub-commercialising-alt-proteins |
| Description | The Scottish Daily Mail: Taxpayers fund £15m to put bugs on menu |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | An article printed in the Scottish Daily Mail regarding the launch of NAPIC |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2024 |
| Description | The Wandsworth Times: £38m 'virtual' centre to study 'alternative proteins' launched |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | An article published in the regional Wandsworth Times regarding the launch of NAPIC |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2024 |
| URL | https://www.wandsworthtimes.co.uk/news/national/24545687.38m-virtual-centre-study-alternative-protei... |
| Description | UK centre for tasty, affordable meat alternatives formally launches |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Press release provided by Imperial College London, about the launch of NAPIC |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2024 |
| URL | https://www.imperial.ac.uk/news/259033/uk-centre-tasty-affordable-meat-alternatives/ |
| Description | UKATC News Items |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Blog and News |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2024 |
| URL | https://ukagritechcentre.com/news/automated-broccoli-harvester-help-farmers-labour-shortages/ |
| Description | UKRI: National alternative protein innovation centre launches |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Press release from UKRI regarding the funding of NAPIC |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2024 |
| URL | https://www.ukri.org/news/national-alternative-protein-innovation-centre-launches/ |
| Description | University of Leeds: Helping alternative proteins go mainstream for a sustainable planet |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | A press release by the University of Leeds regarding the launch of NAPIC |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2024 |
| URL | https://www.leeds.ac.uk/main-index/news/article/5638/helping-alternative-proteins-go-mainstream-for-... |
| Description | University of Sheffield: Helping alternative proteins go mainstream for a sustainable planet |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | A press release by the University of Sheffield regarding the launch of NAPIC |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2024 |
| URL | https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/news/helping-alternative-proteins-go-mainstream-sustainable-planet |
| Description | Vegconomist Espanol:El Gobierno británico invierte 15 millones de libras en la creación de un centro de innovación de proteínas alternativas de alcance mundial |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Spanish language article published by the Vegconomist Espanol regarding the launch of NAPIC |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2024 |
| URL | https://vegconomist.es/politica/gobierno-britanico-centro-proteinas-alternativas/ |
| Description | Vegconomist: "Admirable and Important" - Meatly & Ivy Farm Respond to UK's New Alternative Protein Innovation Centre |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | News article in the vegconomist including the response of two Alternative protein companies responding positively to the launch of NAPIC. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2024 |
| URL | https://vegconomist.com/protein/meatly-ivy-farm-respond-uk-alternative-protein-innovation-centre/ |
| Description | Vegconomist: UK Alternative Protein Innovation Centre NAPIC Launches Fully Funded PhDs |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | News article published by the Vegconomist on the launch of NAPIC |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2024 |
| URL | https://vegconomist.com/society/alternative-protein-napic-fully-funded-phds/ |
| Description | Vegconomist: UK Government Invests £15M to Establish Alternative Protein Innovation Centre With Global Reach |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | An article by the Vegconomist regarding the launch of NAPIC |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2024 |
| URL | https://vegconomist.com/protein/uk-government-invests-15m-alternative-protein-innovation-centre/ |
| Description | Visit of Prof. Nuttha Thongchul (Director of the Institute of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, Chulalongkorn University) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an open day or visit at my research institution |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Prof. Tuck Seng Wong & Dr. Kang Lan Tee hosted the visit of Professor Nuttha Thongchul (Director of the Institute of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, Chulalongkorn University) to the University of Sheffield. Resulted in invitation for reciprocal visit. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2024 |
| Description | Wester Morning News: New £38m 'virtual' centre to study 'alternative proteins' launched |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | An article published in the regional Western Morning News regarding the launch of NAPIC |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2024 |
| URL | https://westernmorning.news/2024/08/28/new-38m-virtual-centre-to-study-alternative-proteins-launched... |
| Description | Western Daily Press: Virtual centre to study alternative proteins |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | An article published in the regional newspaper Western Daily Press regarding the launch of NAPIC |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2024 |
| Description | World Vertical Farming Congress - James Hutton Institute |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
| Results and Impact | James Hutton Institute presentation about NAPIC at theWorld Vertical Farming Congress annual industry event. This event is recognised as the most significant industry event in this field, welcoming a dedicated audience of vertical farm operators, suppliers, customers and industry advisers, representing leading businesses from all around the globe. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2024 |
| Description | Yahoo News: Government-backed research centre aims to get public eating insects |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | News article published on Yahoo News regarding the launch of NAPIC |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2024 |
| URL | https://www.yahoo.com/news/government-backed-research-centre-aims-062600921.html?guccounter=1 |