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Visit by A*STAR Chairman, Prof. Tan Chorh Chuan

28 Feb 2024
We had the honored to welcomed Prof. Chorh Chuan Tan, A*STAR Chairman, to SIFBI. We showcased our key capabilities and our collaborative efforts with industry partners, other A*STAR research institutes, and Institutions of Higher Learning to translate our research findings.

We also visited the Food Tech Innovation Centre (FTIC) where XiuLing 秀玲 GUO 郭, CEO of Nurasa, introduced their approach in supporting food start-ups. We presented our advancements in ingredient innovation, fast prototyping, and our two collaborative joint labs. The fermentation joint lab with ScaleUp Bio and the food processing lab with Nurasa played a crucial role in supporting both start-ups and food industry players smoothly towards scaling up and commercialisation.

Prof. Tan also had the opportunity to sample Prefer | bean-free coffee, a spin-off from A*STAR, that is now available in 14 stores across Singapore. This not only showcased novel beverage options but also served as a concrete example of successfully bringing research to the market - a testament to the dynamic ecosystem that A*STAR and SIFBI are dedicated to fostering.

The discussions were fruitful, and we are optimistic about generating more impactful research outcomes and facilitating further translation in the near future.
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