Novel proteins, peptides and amino acids with health benefits

About 

PepsiCo is a global food and beverage corporation dedicated to innovation, sustainability and enhancing consumer experiences, with an emphasis on creating advanced solutions that optimize operations, minimize environmental impact and enhance customer engagement.

The Challenge  

The challenge focuses on identifying novel proteins, peptides, and amino acids that deliver specific, measurable health benefits beyond basic nutrition. It aims to explore:

• Functional ingredients that support weight management
• Solutions that promote muscle development, retention, or repair
• Protein-derived compounds targeting health areas such as heart health, cognition, digestion, satiety, hormonal management, and overall wellness

The ultimate goal is to discover GRAS-compliant or CFR Title 21–compliant ingredients with promising in vivo or human-relevant data, minimal impact on taste and texture in beverage applications, and a clear path to commercial-scale production.

Reward

Successful applicants may receive up to $60,000 in funding for potential trials at pilot plants for the production of consumer products. Additional benefits may include collaboration with PepsiCo R&D technical teams, access to internal experts for support on secondary clinical studies, and opportunities for sample testing, feedback, and onsite meetings to support the refinement and commercialization of proposed solutions.

Timeframe

• Deadline for Submitting Proposals: August 31

Who can apply  

• Applicants with TRL 5-9 solutions

How to apply 

Application through HALO Platform.

Find here all the details and the submission page

 The SPIN4EIC consortium is not responsible for the challenges launched by private or public buyers. Each participating entity is solely responsible for its own challenge, including the selection process, communication with applicants, and all information provided to participants.