FAQ Category: Programme Overview

Is there flexibility in the start dates?

You’ll be asked at application date your intended start date. If you’re going to not meet this, please contact us to discuss possibilities. When selecting your start date consider time needed to obtain any ethics approval and to develop your collaboration agreement.

When is the next round of CPF?

Visit our website for the latest information about future funding rounds as part of the CPF call – https://napic.ac.uk/funding/

What is the aim of the NAPIC CPF programme?

NAPIC’s collaborative programme funding (CPF) aims to address pent up demand from industry, leveraging the UK’s world-leading academic research and innovation strengths in alternative proteins. CPF funding will be awarded to UKRI eligible research organisations (ROs) to work collaboratively with UK-based non-research partners to accelerate translation of research; overcome technical, regulatory and market hurdles; and […]

Which focus areas should my project align with?

Projects will support the development of innovative solutions to address significant challenges in alternative proteins within the UK AgriFood sector. All projects must relate to alternative proteins. This includes proteins from plants, microbes (fungi, bacteria), insects, food waste, aquaculture (aquatic plants, seaweeds, micro/macroalgae), cultivated meat and dairy, and proteins produced using precision fermentation. Applications can […]

What are the NAPIC Innovation Challenges?

Unlocking Nature’s Potential – Boosting protein quality and quantity from the complete biome i.e., plants, microbes (fungi, bacteria), insects, food waste, aquaculture (aquatic plants, seaweeds, micro/macroalgae) Protein Discovery – Identifying important peptides present in traditional proteins that offer the desired functionality, mouthfeel and nutritional benefits and replicating these in APs, through cutting-edge tools Structuring for Functional and Nutritional Benefits – Structuring APs using colloidal expertise […]