Shaping the Future of Food Through Innovation, Research, and Sustainability
We are building a vibrant community of students, researchers, scientists, innovators, and advocates passionate about transforming how the world produces and consumes protein. Through education, research, collaboration, and advocacy, we explore emerging food technologies including plant-based proteins, fermentation-enabled foods, and cultivated meat innovations.
What We Do
Student-led initiative at the University of Nigeria promoting alternative proteins (plant-based, fermentation-derived, cultivated) through education, outreach, and partnerships.
Join our Community
Become part of a growing network of students, researchers, and innovators shaping the future of sustainable food systems.
Explore Our Research
Discover student projects, scientific innovations, and emerging technologies in plant-based, fermentation-derived.
Partner With Us
Collaborate with us through events, research initiatives, educational programs, and sustainability-driven partnerships.
Event! Event!! Event!!!
UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA ALTERNATIVE PROTEIN PROJECT SPEAKER SERIES
What does it really take to make alternative proteins sustainable?
Join us for an insightful Speaker Series exploring the environmental sustainability of alternative proteins and the role of Life-Cycle Assessment (LCA) in building a more sustainable food system.
Featuring:
Dr. Laís Galileu Speranza
Sustainability Group Leader, GreenCoLab, Portugal
Theme:
Analysing the Sustainability of Alternative Proteins: A Case Study on Algae Life-Cycle Assessment (LCA)
Dr. Speranza will share insights from her work in assessing environmental impacts and developing sustainability models for microalgae and seaweed products and facilities.
Date: Friday, 30th October 2026
Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM (WAT)
Venue: Zoom
SPOTS ARE LIMITED TO 50 PEOPLE!
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, engage, and gain valuable insights into the future of sustainable alternative proteins.
Register now:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/SDsx12FKRx2hWg4nsccKKA#/registration
Organised by the University of Nigeria Alternative Protein Project, in collaboration with GreenCoLab, My Vegan Africa & EAAN.
Secure your spot today!
Past Events and Seminar
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Our Mission & Values
To advance education, research, innovation, and collaboration in alternative proteins while empowering students and communities to drive sustainable food systems transformation in Africa and beyond.
Our Programs & Activities
Research and Student Projects: We focus on promoting research in alternative proteins through funding advocacy, provision of academic support to projects on meat and dairy alternatives developed using indigenous African crops amongst others.
Events, Workshops, and Seminars
The University of Nigeria Alternative Protein Project organizes events to raise awareness and build skills in the field. These include large events on Food Systems Transformation, student innovation workshops, and collaborative seminars with local and international partners.
Student Opportunities
Students can join the initiative by becoming members, contributing to research, and applying for leadership roles. Opportunities are open to all disciplines and backgrounds.
We share curated learning materials including books, videos, online courses, and links to global initiatives and organisations like the Good Food Institute’s expert resources, international conferences, and competitions to support student and faculty learning.
The Future of Food Starts Here.
From Innovation to Impact — Redefining Protein.
Latest Updates
Explore Our Articles
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National Alternative Protein Summit Report – 2026
https://unnaltprotein.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Alternative-Protein-Summit-Report-1.pdf
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Alternative Protein Symposium Report 2024
https://unnaltprotein.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Full-Report-and-Recommendation-from-the-2024-Alternative-Protein-Symposium-of-the-University-of-Nigeria-Alternative-Protein-Project-1.pdf
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The concept of Biomass Fermentation
by David Omale, Biomass fermentation describes the efficient production of large amounts of protein-rich foodsby taking advantage of the rapid growth of microorganisms. It is a viable method used inproducing meat alternatives as a cluster of microbial cells like filamentous fungi end upbecoming the major ingredient and the final product (GFI, 2022; Alternative ProteinsFundamental…