We leverage hydroponics and controlled environment agriculture (CEA) to source key food ingredients in an environmentally sustainable manner. Additionally, our traditional food science program trains student groups in market analysis, prototype development, and fundraising. Our program has successfully trained students to found companies such as Impact Food, Prime Roots, and Black Sheep Foods.
The alternative
protein ecosystem
Ismael Montanez
Researcher- Host institution: University of California, Berkeley
- Position: Other
- Discipline: Food engineering, Food science, Gastronomy
- Alternative protein type: Fermentation, Plant-based
- Collaboration opportunities: Industry partnership, Joint research, Providing guest lectures, Sharing equipment or facilities, Technical consultation
- Lab equipment: Other
- Pilot equipment: Other
- Region: North America
- Technology focus: Bioprocess design, Computational modeling, Consumer research, Crop development, End product formulation and manufacturing, Environmental assessments, Food safety and quality
- Location: Berkeley, California, United States