A*STAR Singapore Institute of Food and Biotechnology Innovation
A*STAR Singapore Institute of Food and Biotechnology Innovation (A*STAR SIFBI) is a translational institute with a vision to become an innovation engine driven by biosolutions, advancing health and wellbeing in Asia. We leverage our core capabilities in synthetic biology, food science, and digestive health to develop innovation solutions for nutrition and consumer care. This can be translated into impactful outcomes in proactive health, such as value-added ingredients like nutraceuticals and bioactives through biomanufacturing, supporting national priorities in food resilience and healthy longevity. Through strategic public-private partnerships, both locally and globally, SIFBI's innovations can contribute to a healthier and more resilient future.
Our Strategic Pillars
Strategy pillar 1:
Sustainable value-added ingredients innovation
Strategy pillar 2:
Optimizing health and wellbeing in Asian phenotype
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