New Delhi : The Good Food Institute (GFI India), the central expert organisation, thought leader, and convening body of the smart protein sector in India launched the 3rd edition of its flagship initiative – The India Smart Protein Innovation Challenge (ISPIC) today. It is now inviting applications from startups, entrepreneurs, and students who are geared towards solving problems related to transforming food systems for enhanced food security by promoting the global and Indian protein transition to alternative proteins.
ISPIC was first launched in 2020 as a first-of-its-kind alternative protein challenge that has since gone on to inspire similar competitions worldwide. The aim of ISPIC is capacity building for researchers and early-stage entrepreneurs to fill the talent and innovation gaps in the sector. ISPIC 2023 is being conducted in partnership with Spectrum Impact, a family office committed to solving large-scale societal problems with novel solutions. This year’s challenge is focused on ideation and innovation in whitespaces across the value chain of plant-based, cultivated, and fermentation-derived proteins.
“Novel food solutions are at the forefront of solving some of the most pressing issues of our generation and as an institution committed to climate positive action, we are excited to be partnering with the Good Food Institute India. At Spectrum Impact, we back initiatives that promote job creation and entrepreneurship and collaborating on this challenge supports that cause,” says Mirik Gogri from Spectrum Impact.
Speaking about the launch, Devika Suresh, Innovation Specialist, GFI India and an alumnus of the challenge says “We are excited to launch the 3rd iteration of the India Smart Protein Innovation Challenge and continue supporting the growth of the alternative protein ecosystem in India. With each passing year, we see more talented innovators bringing their unique perspectives and solutions to the table, and we look forward to the impactful ideas that will emerge from this year’s cohort as well. Through this challenge, we plan to connect like-minded peers — students, researchers, and entrepreneurs who will help solve challenges in meeting the rising demand for protein in India.”
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