
FUL Foods: microalgae-based HEME-protein for plant-based meat alternatives
The movement towards sustainability in our diet has been picking up pace in recent years, and plant-based products are gaining popularity. However, current meat substitutes have two major downsides: they often lack the meat-like taste and the essential nutrient iron.
The missing link is HEME. HEME is the iron-containing protein that makes meat taste like meat. Since a few years, it is known that HEME is also naturally present in microalgae.
Within a Eurostars subsidized project, FUL Foods, LGEMSynalgae, Akribea and Flax&Kale collaborate to develop a microalgae-based HEME protein, that can effectively be used in plant-based meat substitutes. With this, the project takes an important step towards nutritious, tasty and plant-based food for a sustainable future.
Cooperation with Craeghs
Last year, Craeghs brought the Eurostars subsidy to the attention of FUL Foods, and an international cooperation was discussed. Seeing the opportunity for a Eurostars subsidy, Craeghs discussed the idea with the Dutch and Spanish innovation agencies, which confirmed that the project could be successful. Craeghs helped by writing the Eurostars application, which resulted in a successful grant application that all parties are pleased with. By handling all formal obligations, both in The Netherlands and Spain, Craeghs made sure the consortium partners were able to focus on what they do best: innovating.
Subsidy scheme: Eurostars
The Eurostars subsidy helps European companies that collaborate internationally in innovative Research and Development (R&D) projects by reducing the risk of innovation. The Eurostars subsidy supports innovative small and medium enterprises (SMEs), making it one of the more accessible European innovation subsidies.
Find out more
Craeghs Consultancy has extensive experience with Eurostars applications and is always on the lookout for new opportunities to find a suitable Eurostars program for our clients. If you are working on an R&D project with a European partner, Eurostars might be right for you. Feel free to contact us for non-binding advice on how you could use Eurostars to make your joint European project possible. You can reach us at +31 (0)10 – 243 06 53 or by email at info@craeghs.nl.
Facts and data
Project title | Production of microalgae-based HEME-protein ingredients for plant-based alternatives |
Subsidy amount | € 566.729,00 |
Subsidy scheme | Eurostars |
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Laatst gewijzigd 21-10-2024