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In recent years, particularly after the pandemic, the demand for effective antibacterial and antiviral solutions has surged. These solutions are increasingly utilized in diverse settings, including residential spaces, educational institutions, public areas, and transportation systems. Thus, it is anticipated that the demand for antimicrobial and antiviral products will continue to grow. Despite their utility, traditional antimicrobial and antiviral technologies have notable limitations. Copper, for example, offers a strong immediate antimicrobial effect but suffers from reduced durability due to oxidation and is effective only within a limited range. Silver ions are more durable and applicable to a wider range of surfaces but lack the immediate efficacy of copper. Photocatalysts, while more durable than both copper and silver, are heavily dependent on the availability of a suitable light source. These challenges underscore the need for a technology that is fast-acting, durable, and versatile across various environments. To address these challenges, the technology owner has developed a hybrid photocatalytic film with enhanced antibacterial and antiviral properties. This solution combines the photocatalytic activity of copper suboxide and titanium dioxide with visible light responsiveness to effectively denature membrane proteins on virus surfaces, thereby reducing their infectivity.  Additionally, the technology incorporates a film-based manufacturing process, providing a more efficient alternative to traditional paint-based approaches. The technology owner is actively seeking R&D collaborations and licensing opportunities with industry partners interested in implementing this film in various applications. The technical features and specifications are listed as follows: Dual Antiviral Effects: Antibacterial effect by copper suboxide and photocatalytic effect by visible light of copper suboxide-supported carrier (titanium dioxide) Reduces Infectivity: Denatures membrane proteins on virus surfaces, significantly lowering their infectivity Visible Light Activation: Functions effectively under visible light (including ultraviolet rays), ensuring antiviral performance even indoors Superior Performance: Provides immediate antiviral effects and exceptional durability, outperforming traditional technologies Transparent Design: A thin film preserves the original appearance of the underlying material Shorter Construction Time: It eliminates the need for on-site formulation, curing, odor control, drying, and coating management of paints Versatile Application: Compatible with a wide range of substrates, enabling broad use across various settings This film is designed for a wide range of products and applications, particularly those requiring high hygiene requirements. Key applications include: Home Appliances: Lighting fixtures, ventilation fans, furniture, and other household equipment Public Spaces: Frequently touched surfaces such as elevator buttons, door handles, etc. Medical and Healthcare Facilities: Hospital trays, walkers, toilet handles, etc. Effective in Light and Darkness: Suppresses bacteria and viruses even in the absence of light Continuous Hygiene Maintenance: Keeps surfaces consistently hygienic, reducing the need for frequent cleaning with alcohol and other disinfectants Aesthetic Preservation: Retains the original appearance and design of the surface or space where it is applied antibacterial, antiviral, Film, photocatalyst, cuprous oxide, visible light Materials, Composites, Chemicals, Coatings & Paints, Environment, Clean Air & Water, Sanitisation, Green Building, Indoor Environment Quality

Fibre reinforced polymer (FRP) is widely used for blast protection and structural reinforcement of concrete elements in buildings and infrastructure. However, conventional FRP solutions have limitations due to labour-intensive applications such as on-site preparation and resin mixing, inconsistent quality, long curing time, and low productivity. The technology is a glass fibre reinforced polymer (GFRP) roll pre-saturated with a tacky resin system that can be easily applied to structural elements like “double-sided tape”. The resin-infused GFRP can fully cure in natural light within a few hours, strengthening the structure with only a marginal increase in wall thickness. A fire-retarding version of GFRP is also available. The GFRP solution is fast and efficient with minimal on-site tools and less dependent on workmanship skills. The technology is available for IP licensing and collaboration with industrial partners who are interested in adopting the fast-curing GFRP technology in their products and applications. The GFRP is a composite material made of glass fibres and a proprietary polymer resin that hardens only when exposed to light. The unique feature of polymer resin enables GFRP to be packed into a ready-to-use roll of sticky wrap. The technical features and specifications are listed as follows: GFRP can be easily applied like “double-sided tape” without additional equipment GFRP can fully cure in natural light within a few hours, forming a reinforcing shell of 1.2mm per layer Additional layers can be applied to meet the overall strength requirement Factory-controlled quality ensures consistent application compared to conventional methods GFRP has an ultimate tensile strength of 750MPa, a tensile modulus of 35GPa, and a pull-off strength of 5-5.8MPa This technology can be deployed in the building and construction industries. The potential applications are as follows:   Blast protection for critical infrastructure Roof reinforcement of ageing buildings Reinforcement of concrete columns and walls Strengthening of pre-cast members Repair of cracked concrete walls Repair of structures damaged by fire Repair of leaking pipes Fast curing system achieves full strength in 3 hours under suitable conditions Easy application without on-site mixing allows for a cleaner and tidier work site Up to 30% cost savings in time and manpower Factory-controlled quality ensures consistent application The technology is available for IP licensing and collaboration with industrial partners who are interested in adopting the fast-curing GFRP technology in their products and applications. Glass Fibre Reinforced Polymer, Structural Strengthening, Blast Protection, Advanced Materials Materials, Composites, Chemicals, Polymers, Sustainability, Sustainable Living

Glaucoma stands as the leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide after cataract. It is expected to affect 111.8 million people by 2040 [1], exacerbates by the aging population globally. Despite its prevalence, 50% of people with glaucoma are undiagnosed. Current methods of imaging the iridocorneal angle for glaucoma diagnosis are severely limited by cost and utility, with traditional gonioscopy being the main method. Gonioscopy is a subjective procedure and the method causes discomfort in patients. This technology is a compact, handheld device specifically designed to enhance the accessibility of glaucoma diagnosis. With its portable and user-friendly design, it enables the evaluation and automated diagnosis of glaucoma angle, making it suitable for use by non-specialists. The device is complemented by advanced image processing and management software, which facilitates precise and automated angle evaluation, ensuring accurate and efficient diagnostics. The technology owner seeks collaboration with partners interested in development and licensing opportunities. Medical device manufacturers, technology firms, or individuals passionate about advancing innovative healthcare solutions are invited to collaborate or license the technology. Partnerships can focus on optimizing the design, scaling production, and facilitating successful market entry. [1] Tham, Y., Li, X., Wong, T. Y., Quigley, H. A., Aung, T., & Cheng, C. (2014). Global Prevalence of Glaucoma and Projections of Glaucoma Burden through 2040. Ophthalmology, 121(11), 2081–2090. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ophtha.2014.05.013 The technology seeks to address critical challenges in glaucoma diagnostics. Device Design: Compact, lightweight handheld device, engineered for portability and ease of use. Patented Imaging Device: Eye imaging probe with a charge-coupled device camera. This allows the device to image the iridocorneal angle region inside the eyes which is normally obstructed from direct view. Automated Diagnosis: Software algorithm for automated diagnosis of glaucoma (development in progress). Primary care as a Screening Device: The technology can be integrated into primary care settings as a quick and reliable screening tool, enabling early detection of glaucoma at the community level. This makes it especially valuable for preventive care initiatives. Hospitals use by a Non-Specialist: Hospitals can deploy the device to expand their glaucoma screening capabilities. Its user-friendly design allows non-specialists, such as general practitioners or trained technicians, to conduct evaluations, increasing throughput and accessibility. Replacement for Traditional Gonioscopy During Surgery: The device has potential use in surgical settings, serving as a substitute for traditional gonioscopy. Its automated and precise imaging capabilities can streamline intraoperative assessments, enhancing efficiency and outcomes during eye surgeries. The technology addresses key limitations of traditional methods, significantly enhancing the accessibility of glaucoma diagnosis while reducing reliance on highly trained specialists. Conventional approaches, such as gonioscopy, require specialized expertise and costly equipment, making them impractical in resource-constrained settings. By enabling non-specialists and community health workers to perform accurate screenings, this portable and automated solution democratizes eye care, expanding access to underserved populations, including those in rural areas. Additionally, the technology increases productivity by scaling up screening efforts, facilitating broader early detection and diagnosis. These advancements collectively transform glaucoma diagnostics into a more inclusive and efficient process. Diagnostics, Glaucoma, Iridocorneal angle, Imaging, Gonioscopy Healthcare, Diagnostics, Medical Devices, Sustainability, Sustainable Living

In manufacturing, critical end-of-line inspections often remain manual due to the rigidity of traditional machine vision solutions. Although various inspection solutions have been developed over the years, widespread adoption has been hindered by implementation challenges, lengthy model training times, and high costs. For manufacturers dealing with rapidly evolving products, legacy purpose-built systems become harder to maintain. For them it is advantageous to invest in a manual process and team that can adapt and innovate throughout their product lifecycle. However, this approach is restrictive since manual quality checks performed have 15-20% undetected errors due to human error and oversight. The technology owner has leveraged on AI-powered workflows and advancement in process intelligence to develop a vision-based inspection technology solution for autonomous quality checks. This solution surpasses traditional solution rule-based system by being able to have the ability to learn features from surface and flag instances of deviation while allowing easy modification by non-expert personnel to accommodate any product changes. The AI capabilities enable faster training with fewer datasets to train models and detect errors effectively while enabling identification of individual products and prediction of component-specific errors. In addition, this technology solution provides multitasking and 3D inspection capabilities, allowing more than one type of concurrent inspection and catering for larger and complex geometry objects. The technology owner has previously conducted successful quality assurance pilot tests within the automobile, precision engineering, defence and FMCG industries. The owner is currently seeking collaboration partners to empower manufacturers to maintain high-quality standards while keeping pace with rapid product evolution, ultimately reducing costs and improving overall production outcomes. The vision-based inspection technology solution for autonomous quality checks harnesses the power of computer vision, artificial intelligence, and machine learning for the following specifications: 1. Proprietary Deep Learning AI Algorithms: The technology solution employs multimodal AI algorithms such as convolutional neural networks (CNNs) and other sophisticated deep learning models, in conjunction with natural language processing (NLP) and autonomous machine vision (AMV). These proprietary AI models are meticulously trained on extensive datasets and integrated seamlessly, providing increased accuracy, reliability and self-serving capabilities. 2. Advanced Synthetic Data Generation: Leveraging the power of state-of-the-art AI generative models, it enables the creation and utilisation of diverse and high-quality datasets that shortens the training process while maintaining its deployment efficiency. 3. Custom Software Solutions: The proprietary software enables segregation of capabilities (e.g. OCR, image processing, real-time data analysis) for customisation and integration to other systems, like MES and ERP, for value-added capabilities other than defect detection, ensuring seamless operation across diverse applications while delivering comprehensive and user-friendly experiences. 4. Microservice Architecture: The distributed microservices within the technology solution provides flexibility in scaling and adapting the software to multiple workflows and inspections. In addition to the above capabilities, the technology solution enables the following: Customisable and adaptable to product change and region of interest for quality assurance checks Ease of scalability catering to difference sizes of production and manufacturing line Hardware and product agnostic Fast deployment (up to 6 weeks) with shortened training downtime Enables non-expertise personnel to train and redeploy technology solution Build report dashboards and triggers for improving workflow process and overview Data driven insights for value-add operational performance The technology solution is designed to replace manual inspection processes by providing an efficient and accurate automated inspection capabilities across various applications, including: 1. Surface Inspection: Detecting cracks, dents, scratches, and other surface defects on components. 2. Presence/Absence of Features: Verifying the presence or absence and counting the number of features on a component. 3. Gauging: Measuring dimensions such as sides and angles with high precision. 4. Object Recognition / Pattern Detection: Identifying and indexing objects and its inconsistencies, design flaws, and discoloration respectively. 5. Pipe Inspection: Assessing weld quality and detecting cracks and dents inside pipes. 6. OCR/Scan Codes: Scanning and reading information etched on surfaces or encoded in barcodes and QR codes. 7. Efficiency and Quality Calculation: Evaluating quality of production batches while analysing shift and operator efficiency. 8. 3D Inspection: Leveraging on point cloud capabilities for inspecting large body such as in aerospace The global machine vision market was valued at $52B billion in 2021 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 11.3% from 2022 to 2027. The autonomous machine vision platform is designed for defect detection by replacing manual inspection with AI-powered, hardware agnostic modules, enabling compatibility across various existing hardware setup. The technology solution offers versatile and customisable defect inspection capabilities for any dynamic inspection process. Leveraging on proprietary GenAI, minimal training data (30-50 images) is required for the solution to be deployed within six weeks, lowering implementation barriers while maintaining precision. The product agnostic capability enables seamless updates for product changes while enabling non-technical expertise to operate and manage, lowering operational cost. By leveraging on data driven insights generated, better and more informed production decisions can be made, improving production efficiency. Quality Assurance, Machine Vision, AI Powered Vision Inspection, Quality Inspection Automation, Autonomous Vision Inspection, End-of-line Inspections, Product Agnostic, Hardware Agnostic, Anomaly Detection Infocomm, Video/Image Analysis & Computer Vision, Video/Image Processing, Enterprise & Productivity, Robotics & Automation

Industries involved in dehydration processes often face significant challenges, including high energy consumption, excessive water usage, and limited capacity to recover waste heat efficiently. These inefficiencies lead to increased operational costs, wasted resources, and a substantial environmental footprint, including higher carbon emissions and water wastage.  This technology offers an innovative solution to these challenges by utilizing specially engineered membranes to condense water vapor from hot and humid air or gas streams. This process not only produces high-quality liquid water for reuse but also dehumidifies and cools the gas stream, which can be recirculated to absorb low-grade heat for further material dehydration. By integrating membrane condensers into industrial operations, companies can improve energy and water efficiency, recover valuable resources, reduce cooling water needs, and minimize emissions and environmental impact. With applications spanning HVAC, food drying, ingredient concentration, desalination, and wastewater treatment, this versatile technology enables industries to lower costs while achieving more sustainable and eco-friendly operations.  The tech owner seeks industrial partners for test-bedding and potential adoption of their proprietary technology, particularly in sectors like F&B, laundry, commercial buildings, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, energy, wastewater treatment, or any industries using water-cooling or air-drying processes.  The membrane condenser technology features a core component of hollow fiber gas separation membranes, housed within a large module. These membranes, made from polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF), are semi-permeable and hydrophobic, offering long-lasting hydrophobicity, sustainable high flux, high mechanical strength, and the ability to operate across a wide temperature range. The system functions by integrating the membrane module with auxiliary equipment such as evaporators or dryers, heat exchangers, blowers or heat pumps, pipelines, and instrumentation control systems. This modular and versatile design allows for seamless integration into various industrial processes, particularly in sectors such as petrochemical, chemical, pharmaceutical, energy, food and beverage, and wastewater treatment. Waste Heat Recovery: Substitute or complement cooling systems in industries like petrochemical, pharmaceutical, food processing, semiconductors, power stations, and HVAC, enabling efficient heat recovery with heat exchangers. Drying and Dehydration: Enhance energy efficiency in drying processes, improve food quality by preserving flavor, nutrients, and hygiene with lower temperatures and a closed-loop system, and reduce oxidative damage. Water Recovery: Reclaim clean water for reuse in industrial processes, increasing sustainability. Sludge Drying: Prevent air pollution and odors with an enclosed system that eliminates air emission discharge. Wastewater Treatment: Enable cost-effective Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) or Minimum Liquid Discharge (MLD) by utilizing waste heat for high energy and water efficiency. Higher energy efficiency: Effectively recovers waste heat and reduces energy consumption, optimizing resource usage in industrial processes. Lower water consumption: Reclaims water from humid gas streams, minimizing reliance on fresh water and reducing overall water usage. Modularity for retrofitting: Its modular design allows seamless integration with existing systems, simplifying upgrades and enhancing process efficiency. Lower maintenance downtime: With fewer mechanical components, the system requires less frequent maintenance, ensuring uninterrupted operations. Reduced environmental impact: Decreases vapor and heat emissions, contributing to sustainability and lowering the carbon footprint. Lower operating costs: Achieves significant cost savings by combining energy efficiency and water reclamation to reduce operational expenses. Energy, Waste-to-Energy, Sustainability, Low Carbon Economy

The cement industry faces significant challenges, including durability issues, high CO₂ emissions (up to 8% of global emissions), and costly maintenance, particularly in harsh environments like marine and industrial settings. Infrastructure in such conditions suffers a 20-40% reduction in service life, contributing to over $100 billion in annual global repair costs. Addressing these issues, a nanotechnology platform has been developed to create next-generation green cements. These cements utilize nano-engineering and low-energy geo-engineering, converting waste and low-value materials into sustainable, high-performance solutions.  Products:  Type A: Geopolymeric Mortar for Repair and Protection  Crack repair, surface protection and insulation panels. High compressive strength, 2x lifespan of traditional cement, fire resistant and impermeable to water/chemicals. Type B: Eco-cement Marine ecosystems, precast blocks and reef regeneration. High compressive strength, marine compatible and captures CO2. Both cements are VOC free, recyclable, and suitable for extreme environments. Next-gen developments include lightweight, CO2-capturing, and sensor integrated materials, advancing sustainable construction.  The technology owner is seeking collaboration opportunities with cement manufacturers for co-pilot testing, R&D co-development, or technology licensing partnerships, aiming to revolutionize the cement industry through innovative, sustainable solutions.   The nanotechnology platform uses low-energy geo-engineering processes, primarily at room temperature, incorporating minerals, inorganic chemicals, and nanomaterials as needed as nano-engineered activators and additives. It transforms waste, by-products, and low-value materials into next-generation green cements, combining high performance, durability, cost-effectiveness, and sustainability across diverse conditions, from marine to industrial environments, including those impacted by climate change. The nanotechnology platform provides local and regional solutions for a sustainable and resilient built environment. This offers and enables our partners and customers with innovative green cements and green cement-based products, including adhesives, cements, mortars, fine concrete, blocks, bricks, and panels. These products are sustainable, durable, high-performance, cost-effective, and capable of combining advanced properties and diverse performance characteristics. Concrete Repair: High-performance mortars for repairing cracks and spalling in concrete, extending structural life. Surface Protection: Advanced coatings and solutions for protecting and rejuvenating concrete structures. Thermal Insulation: Panels with low thermal conductivity and high waterproofing for energy-efficient buildings. Marine Applications: Cement-free concrete for coastal protection, reef regeneration, and marine infrastructure. Sustainable Construction: Eco-friendly blocks, bricks, and panels for durable, low-carbon building project. Serviceable Obtainable Market (SOM): $250M in building materials, specialty chemicals, concrete repair, waterproofing, adhesives, and grouts. High-Performance Green Cement: SOM of $50M, emphasizing cost-effective and high-performance solutions. Additional Revenue Stream: From waste generators for recycling or upcycling.  The technology delivers unparalleled sustainability and performance, offering ultra-low CO₂ footprints (60–90% reduction compared to traditional cement) and significantly high recyclability. It transforms waste and industrial by-products into high-performance materials, addressing waste management challenges and supporting a circular economy. The materials are multifunctional, providing structural performance, thermal insulation, CO₂ capture, chemical and water resistance, and Euroclass A1 fire resistance. They cater to a wide range of applications, including adhesives, coatings, and prefabricated panels, suitable for both new construction and repair projects in extreme environments such as marine and industrial settings. Combining cost-effectiveness with superior durability, this technology offers a practical solution for sustainability-focused projects, aligning with global trends and regulatory goals like net-zero emissions. It redefines construction materials by integrating sustainability, multifunctionality, and competitive cost, setting a new industry benchmark. Construction and building materials, green cement, low-carbon and eco friendly solutions Waste Management & Recycling, Industrial Waste Management, Sustainability, Low Carbon Economy

Patients recovering from brain injuries or neurological disorders often experience a plateau in recovery within 6-12 months, even though they haven't fully regained their abilities. Similarly, athletes face stagnation in their performance or increased risk of injury when pushing to new levels. These challenges stem from underlying maladaptive neuro-muscular patterns that are not adequately addressed by conventional methods. This neuro-integrative wearable technology provides a breakthrough solution by giving users an “inside view” of their brain and muscle responses in real-time as they perform tasks. By monitoring these responses, the system helps users to self-correct maladaptive behaviors that are limiting their recovery or performance. This process allows users to break through recovery plateaus or avoid performance stagnation by training both brain and muscle function in unison. Beyond aiding in recovery, this wearable is also suitable for new patients and novice athletes seeking a faster track to recovery or peak performance without relying on traditional trial-and-error methods. The technology can be applied across various populations—children, adults, and the elderly—to help improve recovery from disabilities, enhance learning, boost performance, or even slow down the natural decline in abilities with age. The device is portable, easy to use, and adaptable for a variety of settings including hospitals, schools, nursing homes, and home environments. Its potential applications are expanding, with uses in stress disorder prevention, injury prevention, and improving self-regulation in children and adults with special needs. The tech owner is seeking collaboration with: Rehabilitation facilities offering neurorehabilitation for stroke and brain injury recovery. Sports performance centers aiming to prevent injuries and optimize athlete performance. Educational institutions focused on enhancing cognitive, physical and learning development. Muscle and Brain Signal Capture: Combines EMG channels to capture muscle signals and EEG channels for brain activity, providing a comprehensive view of neuro-muscular function. Real-Time Feedback & Guidance: Offers real-time feedback with an audio-visual interface that helps users adjust and improve their movements during tasks. Quick Setup Brain-Muscle Interface: & Lightweight Design: Equipped with dry sensors for easy, quick setup and lightweight wearables that require minimal adjustments, ensuring comfort and portability. Safety & Approvals: Regulatory approved by the HSA (Singapore) and USFDA, ensuring compliance with global safety standards. Flexible Usage & Remote Support: Designed for use in hospitals, homes, and other settings. It is self-administered or used with minimal supervision, offering remote care capabilities for monitoring progress and adjusting programs as needed. This neuro-integrative wearable technology has a wide range of applications in both medical and performance optimization settings. Its ability to monitor and correct neuro-muscular responses in real-time makes it versatile and effective for various conditions and populations, including: Stroke Rehabilitation: Helps stroke patients regain motor skills, balance, and cognitive functions by retraining brain and muscle coordination. Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI): Assists in recovery by addressing the neuro-muscular dysfunctions that hinder progress, improving both physical and cognitive outcomes. Congenital Brain Injury & Developmental Delay: Supports children and adults born with brain injuries or developmental delays by enhancing learning and functional independence. Learning Disorders: Provides a platform for children and adults with learning disabilities to improve cognitive skills such as reading, writing, and comprehension. Sports Peak Performance & Injury Prevention: Enables athletes to overcome performance plateaus and reduce injury risks by optimizing brain-muscle interactions during training. Parkinson’s Disease: Slows the degeneration of motor functions and enhances cognitive abilities in individuals with Parkinson’s disease by continuously stimulating neuroplasticity. Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) in the Elderly: Helps older adults maintain or improve cognitive and motor skills, delaying further decline associated with aging. Additionally, this wearable can be combined with rehabilitation equipment such as robotics, stimulators, treadmills, and sports simulators. By providing an “inside view” of brain and muscle activity during various tasks, it enables precise and personalized rehabilitation protocols. This capability is essential for activities that may not be externally observable, ensuring a more comprehensive approach to recovery and performance enhancement. This neuro-integrative wearable technology offers a different approach by training both the brain and muscles simultaneously, leading to faster and more effective recovery. Accelerated Recovery: By targeting brain-muscle coordination, the device facilitates a 70% improvement in chronic patients within 6-8 weeks, allowing for significant gains in mobility, cognition, and independence compared to their baseline condition. Increased Independence: Patients in early stages of recovery, particularly stroke survivors, can achieve higher levels of independence upon hospital discharge, surpassing the progress typically seen with standard care. Remote Rehabilitation: The wearable enables 80% of neurorehabilitation sessions to be conducted remotely, without the need for a therapist’s physical presence. This flexibility supports continuous therapy in both clinical and home settings. Enhanced Therapist Productivity: By reducing the need for constant supervision, therapists can oversee multiple patients simultaneously, resulting in a 3X improvement in productivity. This technology's ability to deliver highly personalized, real-time neuro-muscular feedback makes it faster, more accessible, and more efficient than conventional rehabilitation methods. Neurorehabilitation, Stroke, Neuroplasticity, Brain Interface, Sports, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Cognitive Therapy, Peak Performance, Learning Disability Healthcare, Medical Devices

The Malabar snapper (Lutjanus malabricus) is a highly sought-after carnivorous fish species, extensively cultured in Singapore and the Indo-Pacific region. Despite its aquaculture significance, no commercial feeds specifically designed to meet its nutritional requirements are available. Instead, production relies on generic diets, which are not cost-effective nor optimized for Malabar snapper’s growth and well-being. This existing practice not only drives up feed costs but also hampers productivity and increases the species' vulnerability to diseases. To address these challenges, a tailored feed formulation for Malabar snapper has been developed to minimize reliance on fish meal by incorporating cost-effective, locally sourced alternative protein ingredients. This innovative approach is designed to optimize growth performance, enhance nutrient utilization, and strengthen health outcomes in Malabar snapper aquaculture. This specialised feed has been developed to meet the dietary requirements of Malabar Snapper, optimising growth, health, and feed efficiency. The formulation consists of a balanced proportion of proteins, carbohydrates, and oils, supplemented with essential micro-ingredients. A co-rotational twin-screw extruder was used to ensure uniform mixing of the ingredients and dried on a fluidized bed dryer to maintain pellet structure. This advanced processing technology employs precise control over moisture, temperature, and processing speed, ensuring enhanced pellet quality and energy-efficient production. Aquaculture feed producers seeking to eliminate the need for extensive research and development in creating a species-specific feed for Malabar snapper Malabar Snapper farmers in Singapore and Indo-Pacific region Species-Specific Nutrition: Tailored to meet the dietary requirements of Malabar snapper, addressing gaps in existing generic marine fish feeds. Proven Farm-Level Performance: Validated under real farm conditions, demonstrating abilities in reducing production time by 17%; improving feed conversion ratio by 25%; and decreasing feed costs by 27%. Sustainability: Reduced reliance on fish meal by including cost-effective, locally available alternative protein sources. High-Quality Manufacturing: Advanced extrusion and drying processes ensure consistent pellet quality and nutritional value, enhancing feed efficiency.   aquaculture feed, sustainable feed, fish farming, feed optimization Life Sciences, Agriculture & Aquaculture, Sustainability, Sustainable Living, Food Security

Collagen is the body's most abundant protein, making up 25-35% of all proteins. It's a vital component of connective tissues in skin, bones, tendons, ligaments, and cartilage. Primarily composed of amino acids—30% glycine, 20% proline, and 10% hydroxyproline—collagen's unique triple-helix structure delivers exceptional strength, elasticity, and flexibility. It supports skin, nail, and hair health, boosts bone density, reduces osteoporosis risk, and enhances gut health. Common sources of collagen include meat, bone broth, fish, gelatin, and dairy. However, traditional collagen products often rely on animal or marine sources, using harsh chemical extraction methods that risk contamination, pose health hazards, and contribute to environmental destruction through waste and animal cruelty. This plant-based collagen precursor powder offers a clean, functional, sustainable, eco-friendly alternative (no e number ingredients). The formulation is enriched with amino acids, vitamins, and antioxidants, vital for collagen synthesis and stability, supporting muscle structure, and reducing collagen breakdown. Rigorously tested for functionality and safety, it avoids harmful chemicals and animal exploitation, significantly reducing environmental impact. The technology owner seeks to work with the OEMs of FMCG/CPGs to incorporate the functional blend in varied foods. The innovation is a plant-only collagen precursor that enhances the absorption of immune-boosting compounds and promotes collagen synthesis, as evidenced by in-house cell line analysis. It effectively reduces collagen breakdown while being cost-efficient compared to other market options. Uniquely, it is 100% water-soluble, allowing for easy incorporation into food products without altering taste. This comprehensive formulation provides essential amino acids that support the body’s natural collagen production. Fortified with Vitamin C, which catalyses crucial enzymatic processes for collagen metabolism, it also features a plant extract blend rich in antioxidants, silica, and Vitamin C. Silica stimulates fibroblast proliferation and growth factor release (like TNF-α and TGF-β), aiding collagen synthesis. These blends offer anti-photoaging and anti-inflammatory benefits, enhancing wound healing and supporting collagen production. Some studies suggest that liquid collagen may be absorbed more rapidly into the bloodstream than capsules, making this technology a compelling choice for those seeking optimal collagen support. This collagen Precursor Powder can be used in a variety of products -  Confectionery  Sports Beverages   Protein shakes  Energy drinks Bars/Gummies The collagen market was valued at approximately $4.5 billion and was projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of around 6-8% over the next several years. While smaller, the plant-based collagen market has gained traction rapidly, driven by increasing consumer interest in vegan and sustainable products. Due to rising health consciousness and demand for clean-label ingredients, it is expected to grow at a similar or even higher CAGR. Sustainable and Clean: The functional blend is a 100% plant-based collagen precursor with no E-number ingredients, offering a functional and sustainable solution for collagen synthesis. Proven Efficacy: In-house cell line studies demonstrate a 5-fold increase in collagen levels compared to untreated cells and traditional animal-based products. Enhanced Absorption: The functional blend ensures superior collagen precursor amino acids absorption, effectively supporting muscle structure and reducing breakdown. Rich Nutrient Profile: Enriched with essential amino acids, antioxidants, and Vitamin C, it promotes collagen metabolism and overall skin health. Versatile and Flavorless: 100% water-soluble and without off-taste, the functional blend can be easily incorporated into various foods and beverages, catering to diverse dietary preferences. Regulatory compliance - Ingredients used in the formulation are considered as  GRAS. The ingredients incorporated into the formulations are approved by the regulatory bodies of the following countries: the US, Singapore, Europe, and India^^. A dossier and support can be provided if required for any specific approvals. ^^Internal reports on the ingredient approval will be provided if requested during the advanced stages of the project. Plant-based Collagen, Collagen Alternative, Collagen Precursor, Amino Acids, Antioxidants, Synthesis, Sustainable Collagen, Functional Ingredients Materials, Bio Materials, Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals & Therapeutics, Foods, Ingredients, Sustainability, Sustainable Living