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The Good Food Institute

YC S18

Washington, US · Founded 2016 · 110 employees · Nonprofit · 1 known investors

GFI operates a curated research funding database that identifies grant opportunities for open-access alternative protein research. The platform aims to lower barriers for scientists across disciplines to address key challenges in developing alternative proteins.

AgTechClimate TechConsumerFoodTechImpact & Social GoodClimatePlant-based MeatCultivated MeatUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaPartly Remote

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S18)

The Good Food Institute was founded in 2016 by Bruce Friedrich.

BFBruce Friedrich
Bruce Friedrichin𝕏Founder & PresidentBruce Friedrich is founder and president of The Good Food Institute, a nonprofit research network focused on the science of plant-based and cultivated meat. He is also an author whose work on meat has received recognition from prominent scientists and public figures.
LSLiz Specht
Liz Spechtin𝕏Founder/Senior ScientistLiz Specht holds a B.S. in chemical and biomolecular engineering from Johns Hopkins University and a Ph.D. in biological sciences from UC San Diego, with postdoctoral experience at CU Boulder. She identifies technological gaps in plant-based and cultivated meat development and works to advance corresponding research areas.

Investors · 1

Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

Founder mafia

2 people who came through The Good Food Institute went on to found or lead other companies.

Nick CooneyCo-Founder, Chairman of the BoardFounded Lever VCAylon SteinhartSenior AdvisorFounded Eclipse Foods

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In the news

Good Food Institute (GFI) - Influence Watchinfluencewatch.org · Jul 2023Funding database | Research grants (2021) | The Good Food Institutegfi.org · Jul 2021Alternative protein research grants 2026 | The Good Food Institutegfi.org · Jan 2021

Frequently asked questions

What does The Good Food Institute do?
GFI operates a curated research funding database that identifies grant opportunities for open-access alternative protein research. The platform aims to lower barriers for scientists across disciplines to address key challenges in developing alternative proteins.
Who founded The Good Food Institute?
The Good Food Institute was founded by Bruce Friedrich in 2016.
Who are The Good Food Institute's investors?
The Good Food Institute's investors include Y Combinator.
Where is The Good Food Institute headquartered?
The Good Food Institute is headquartered in Washington, US.