Funded Projects 2025/2026
We are excited to announce the projects being funded through the RIPEN hub for the year 2024/2025.
We would like to congratulate everyone on obtaining this award and we wish the teams every success with their projects.
Feasibility Awards 2025/2026
1. 'Delivering late-stage innovation in designing targeted functional prebiotics to promote gut and metabolic health'
Dr Madalina Neacsu from the University of Aberdeen, The Rowett Institute
Industrial Partners: Perubien Limited.
Progression Awards 2025/2026
1. 'The effect of a plant-based, protein-dense sauce on appetite-related gut hormones in older adults'
Dr Dr Kim Zhuoxiu, from Exeter University.
Industrial Partner: Dartmoor Community Kitchen Hub Ltd.
2. 'Advancing functional seaweed-based beverage for postmenopausal health'
Dr Prof Alberto Fiore, from the University of Abertay
Industrial Partner: Shun Labs Ltd.
3. 'Structuring Dietary Fats for Improved Health: Oleogels as a Strategy to Reduce Saturated Fat Content of Bakery Products.'
Dr Balazs Bajka and his team from King's College London
Industrial Partner: ADM UK Ltd.