YLI GroundBreakers

GroundBreakers is an innovation funding platform by @TheYieldLab_I for accelerating the adoption of sustainable, resilient, and equitable tech in ag and food.

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Who is GroundBreakers?

GroundBreakers provides recognition and industry insights to help innovators scale, and awards $10,000 (USD) or more to innovators who want to rapidly develop innovations in ag and food tech.

Learn more here: https://t.co/SpzqITwpB1

#funding #agtech

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Experiments will be conducted at the physicochemical and biotechnology laboratories of the ITP in Lima-Peru. Stay tuned for updates on their progress. #startups #research #plantbasedfood #plantbasedprotein #fava #food #agtech #innovation #agrifoodtech

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@YGroundbreakers, an initiative of @TheYieldLab_I, is pleased to announce the winner of the Plant-based Protein grant, goes to Carola Dowd and her collaborators at the Instituto Tecnologico de la Produccion (ITP) in Peru.

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The project will test several LAB strains on their ability to replace the conventional chemical-based acidification step and remove any off-flavor characteristics that could impact the end product.

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🌱Today is the day! 🌱

Make sure your grant applications are submitted by 11:59 pm US Central Standard Time tonight, 9/30.

Learn more and apply today here: https://t.co/JSgcU6IYRJ

#ag #agtech #food #grant #plantbased #vegan #climate #climatecrisis #entrepreneur #startup

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We support you, #plantbased protein #startups and #researchers! If you’re developing the plant based #processing and ingredient #innovations that will help our #foodsystem become #sustainable, you need help. Let’s recap what we’ve brought together for you: https://t.co/p8hOedVm2i

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Are you innovating in #plantbased protein processing? GroundBreakers, an initiative of @TheYieldLab_I is supporting startups with a $10,000 #grant and #mentorship from established orgs like @Bayer4CropsUS, ICL Group, and @Nestle Purina.
Apply by 9/30: https://t.co/JSgcU6IYRJ

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Have you seen the #startup making high-protein, #carbonneutral pasta from fungi?

Michelle Ruiz founded @eathyfe with an innovative twist on #meatalternatives. The key is using something that would normally be discarded: sugar-filled water waste.
https://t.co/MWiig3Y0w7

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GroundBreakers, an initiative of @TheYieldLab_I is different. Our grant recipients will get:
- $10,000 USD
- The Yield Lab Institute’s mentorship
- The Yield Lab Institute’s assistance in gaining publicity
- Office hours with industry experts

Apply here: https://t.co/JSgcU6IYRJ

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Don’t just think about changing the #foodsystem – get the support to do it.

Next Wednesday, meet and learn from Jacqui Hochreiter of @EverGrainIngred and how she and her team are creating new #plantbasedprotein ingredients.
Learn more: https://t.co/mP1IYmLCXX

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A total $1.69 billion was invested in 54 #fermentation based #startups in 2021. One stumbling block is the buildout of large-scale facilities to tackle #production. As an initiative of @TheYieldLab_I, we're supporting those addressing this. Read more: https://t.co/94Ov0J9C8d

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What centuries-old technique is bringing in billions in investments?
Fermentation! Data in The Good Food Institute's 2021 Report points to the growth of #fermentation as a traditional means to create #probiotic rich foods and #plantbased products.
https://t.co/okSAOO8XPq

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Upcoming deadline alert! ⏰

Have you been considering applying to our $10k #grant for innovators in #plantbasedprotein processing?

Learn more and connect with other startups and researchers in the field at our upcoming #webinar: https://t.co/icg5XBHIAS

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Are you a rising plant based protein processing innovator?

There are 1000s of rising innovators in #startups and #research doing the hard work to help our #foodsystem provide quality, #sustainable #plantbasedproteins.

See how we're supporting them: https://t.co/DyJff63QDb

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The most recent celebrity to support a #plantbased diet?

Movie star, Clint Eastwood.

Eastwood is featured in a new doc called "Why on Earth" discussing his love for animals and belief in the impact a plant based diet can have on the #climatecrisis.
https://t.co/JLxRGTwEws

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Some notable #startups in #plantbased processing are @EverGrainIngred (spent brewing grains for plant based meat and dairy), Rival Foods (plant-based culinary whole-cuts), and Yali Bio (fats for plant based meat and dairy).

View our full database: https://t.co/VumTNQK0p7