EU research and innovation initiative Horizon Europe has announced €32 million in funding for sustainable protein research. The funding will go towards innovation in plant-based, cell-cultured, and fermented alt-meat.
Turkish Researchers Receive Horizon Europe Funding to Develop Alternative Proteins From Staple Crops
Turkish researchers led by Professor Mecit Halil Öztop from Middle East Technical University (METU) have received Horizon Europe funding to develop new types of plant-based alternative proteins. Called APRISE, the project is one of just 13 to be selected under the WIDERA ERA Talents call, which received 117 proposals. It is METU’s first consortium leadership within the Horizon Europe Program. The four-year project will work to develop new protein sources from staple Turkish crops such as chickpeas, lentils, and other legumes. The proteins will be used in products such as dairy alternatives and ready-to-eat foods. APRISE will have a total budget of almost €3 million, with around €654,000 for METU. It will bring together 18 partners from 11 European countries, with the goal of reducing …