NAPIC Expands Global Collaboration with Strategic MoUs Across Four Continents
LATEST NEWS Summary The National Alternative Protein Innovation Centre (NAPIC) is excited to announce the signing of nine Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs) with leading institutions worldwide. Map highlighting NAPIC’s global reach with the signing of nine Memorandum of Understanding in: Denmark, New Zealand, Israel, Spain, Canada, Ireland, South Africa, Netherlands, USA. The National Alternative Protein […]
NAPIC Partner Engagement Workshop Report Published!
LATEST NEWS Summary We are pleased to announce the publication of the NAPIC Partner Engagement Workshop Report, capturing the collaborative insights and discussions that will help shape the future of alternative proteins in the UK. Watson, N. & Rafiq, S., 2025. NAPIC Partner Engagement Workshop Report. Available at: https://doi.org/10.48785/100/320 DOWNLOAD REPORT Driving Innovation Through Collaboration […]
NAPIC Officially Launches at the University of Leeds
LATEST NEWS On Friday 29th November, the National Alternative Protein Innovation Centre (NAPIC) celebrated its highly anticipated formal launch at the University of Leeds. With over 250 registered delegates spanning academia, industry, investors, funders, and policymakers, the event signalled the beginning of an ambitious mission to transform the alternative protein landscape and contribute to a […]
Leading the development of insights to tackle global food challenges
LATEST NEWS Introduction The threats of climate change, energy costs and rising populations mean we must urgently solve a key question. How can we feed a growing world sustainably, affordably and healthily? One answer could be alternative proteins. Three quarters of the food we consume globally comes from just 12 plant and five animal sources, […]
Helping alternative proteins go mainstream for a sustainable planet
LATEST NEWS A £38m centre dedicated to developing acceptable and planet-friendly alternatives to animal proteins is to be headed up by the University of Leeds. The Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) and Innovate UK have announced £15m funding over the next five years for a National Alternative Protein Innovation Centre (NAPIC), with additional […]
