Creating an infrastructure for cultured meat

Mass producing animal protein damages global ecosystems. To mitigate the environmental impacts of factory farming, one proposed alternative is producing animal protein using cultured meat technologies. Research in this field is rapidly evolving and requires the concurrent development of an infrastructure system to support it. The current lack of infrastructure critically limits education, resource sharing, and foundational research which are crucial for ongoing innovation and industry growth. Within this work, the authors examine the potential to build a robust infrastructure for the field of cultured meat by creating more opportunities for talent generation, closing the funding gap, promoting cooperation over competition, and mobilizing the ecosystem.