Step Into the Spotlight: Submit Your Research for Scientific Frontiers 2026

Are you ready to showcase your microbiome breakthroughs on a global stage? NutraIngredients invites researchers from around the world to submit abstracts for the highly anticipated Scientific Frontiers Session at Probiota Americas, taking place in Vancouver, June 2026.

This is your moment to share pioneering science, connect with industry leaders, and help shape the future of probiotics, prebiotics, and microbiome innovation. Whether you're driving discovery in the lab or translating science into commercial impact, Scientific Frontiers is your launchpad for recognition and collaboration.

Click on the button below to be the first to hear when submissions open in early November!

REGISTER YOUR INTEREST

Two Paths to Recognition – One Stage to Shine

To support innovation at every level, we offer two submission categories:

  • Industry-led Research – for commercially funded projects driving real-world impact
  • Student-led Research – open to PhD students conducting independent, non-commercial research
Industry-led Research
This category is open to projects backed by commercial funding and designed to drive real-world impact. If your research is shaping product development, advancing clinical applications, or pushing the boundaries of microbiome innovation in a business context, this is your moment.

The winning industry abstract will receive a complimentary delegate ticket to attend Probiota Americas 2026 in Vancouver.

  • Present your research live on stage as part of the main program
  • Be honored with the 2026 Scientific Frontiers Trophy
  • Gain visibility among investors, partners, and global industry leaders
    *Note: Travel and accommodation are not included.
Student-led Research

This category is dedicated to PhD students conducting independent, non-commercial research. If you're an emerging scientist with bold ideas and fresh data, this is your chance to gain recognition and build your professional network.

The winning student author will receive an all-expenses-paid trip to attend Probiota Americas 2026 , including:

  • Full delegate access to Probiota Americas 2026
  • Hotel accommodation at the Westin Bayshore (June 7 - 9, 2026)
  • Reimbursed economy round-trip travel (up to $500 USD)
    *Note: Travel will be reimbursed upon receipts supplied with invoice
  • Present your research live on stage as part of the main program
  • Be honored with the 2026 Scientific Frontiers Trophy
  • Gain visibility among investors, partners, and global industry leaders

Showcase Your Breakthroughs: What We’re Looking For

We welcome early-phase, novel, or state-of-the-art research and promising ideas across a wide range of topics, including:

  • Host-microbe interactions in health and disease
  • Preclinical and clinical studies on pre- and probiotic interventions
  • “-Omics” approaches in biomarker discovery and strain identification
  • Mechanisms of action and bioactive isolation for strain-specific effects
  • Early findings from large-scale research projects and clinical trials
  • Innovations in production, delivery, formulation, and shelf-life
  • Consumer insights, market trends, and commercial strategies
  • Human intervention studies
  • Academia-industry collaborations

All abstracts will be reviewed by our independent Scientific Committee.
Submissions for 2026 will open in early November. In the meantime, click below to register your interest and stay updated.

REGISTER YOUR INTEREST