NutraIngredients invited authors from around the world to submit abstracts for presentation at our Scientific Frontiers Session at the IPA World Congress + Probiota , taking place in Dublin, Ireland in February 2026.

NutraIngredients supports those upcoming in the industry and therefore we have two categories for research submissions, Industry-led (commercially funded) and Student-led (not commercially funded). Encouraging early-phase, novel, or state-of-the-art research or promising ideas.

All abstracts submitted are currently being reviewed by our independent Scientific Committee, made up of leading experts within the fields of prebiotics, probiotics, and the microbiome.

All successful authors will be invited to present their work as a poster at IPA World Congress + Probiota 2026 , receive a 2026 Scientific Frontiers certificate as well as have the option to have their research displayed across the NutraIngredients websites.

*The top-rated industry-led abstract will receive a complimentary delegate place* to attend Probiota, present their research live from the stage as part of the 2026 Probiota programme and a 2026 Scientific Frontiers Trophy.

*The top-rated student-led abstract will receive an all expenses* paid trip to attend Probiota, present their research on stage to our community of microbiota experts as part of the 2026 programme, and receive a 2026 Scientific Frontiers Trophy. 

We will be announcing our winners soon, keep an eye out on NutraIngredients for the latest updates