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This software platform is a revolutionary remote monitoring and control system designed to address several critical challenges faced by various industries. Problem Solved:  Centralized Monitoring: Many customers struggle with the lack of a unified platform for real-time monitoring of devices, leading to reliance on manual interventions and multiple scattered tools. The software consolidates the management of IoT devices across diverse locations into a single interface, streamlining operations.                        Data Analysis Challenges: Businesses often find it difficult to extract meaningful insights from collected data due to time-consuming manual analysis. The software automates this process, enabling users to interpret trends and identify potential issues effortlessly.  Data Visualization and Alerts: Users frequently lack intuitive interfaces for visualizing device data or receiving timely notifications. The software provides customizable dashboards and configurable alerts, allowing proactive management of potential problems. Target Market: The software platform caters to a wide range of sectors including facility management (monitoring HVAC, lighting, energy consumption), industrial operations (predictive maintenance), agriculture (environmental monitoring), and smart cities (traffic flow and air quality). Market Need: The technology addresses a significant gap in the marketplace by offering an integrated solution that enhances efficiency, reduces operational costs, and improves decision-making through advanced data visualization and automation. This software positions as a valuable asset for organizations seeking to optimize their monitoring processes and resource management. The technology owner is seeking collaboration with system integrators, facility management teams, IoT companies, and startups. The software platform boasts several key technical features that enhance its functionality and usability in remote monitoring and control applications. Cross-Platform Scalable Web Service: Built on Microsoft .NET 7, it operates seamlessly on Windows, Linux, and Raspberry Pi platforms. It has been successfully deployed in various environments, including Amazon Cloud and local servers, showcasing its flexibility and scalability for different applications. Logging and Message Relay: Efficiently manages IoT devices by collecting real-time data via HTTPS RESTful API. It performs real-time analysis and publishes results to users through secure WebSocket connections while relaying user commands to devices via MQTT. Customizable Data Analysis: Users can perform mathematical functions and time series calculations directly through a web interface, allowing tailored data analysis based on specific needs. Customizable Dashboards: Administrators can create user-specific dashboards that cater to individual or group requirements, enhancing user experience and operational efficiency. Email and Telegram Alerts: The software enables users to configure alerts based on various events, with customizable messages that can include specific device attributes and timestamps. External Interface Capability: The system integrates with higher-level software installations and Building Management Systems (BMS) via BACnet protocols, facilitating centralized monitoring across multiple sites and enabling comprehensive data analysis for optimization. These features collectively position this software platform as a versatile solution for diverse industries, enhancing monitoring capabilities while simplifying user interaction with IoT systems. The technology can be deployed across various industries, offering diverse applications that enhance monitoring and control capabilities. Industries and Applications: 1.   Facility Management: HVAC systems for optimal climate control. Lighting systems to improve energy efficiency. Energy consumption tracking to reduce costs. Fire safety and security systems for enhanced safety. 2.    Industrial Operations: Manufacturers can utilize the software for: Machine monitoring and predictive maintenance to prevent downtime. Process control and optimization for improved productivity. Real-time data analysis to ensure quality control. 3.    Agriculture: Farmers can apply the software for: Environmental monitoring (temperature, humidity, soil moisture). Irrigation control to optimize water usage. Livestock monitoring for better management. 4.    Building Automation: With BACnet integration, the software facilitates: Centralized control of building systems (HVAC, lighting, security). Real-time visualization of energy inefficiencies. Automated alerts for equipment malfunctions. 5.    Smart Manufacturing: The technology supports: Predictive maintenance of production machines. Process data analysis to enhance quality control. 6.    Additional Potential Users: Data centers for critical infrastructure monitoring. Renewable energy management for solar panels and wind turbines. Smart cities for traffic flow and air quality monitoring. Marketable Products Based on this technology, products could include integrated monitoring solutions, customizable dashboards, and automated alert systems tailored for specific industry needs, enhancing operational efficiency and decision-making capabilities. The software platform advances current remote monitoring and control systems with a UVP that addresses key limitations comprehensively. By combining ease of use with advanced features, it enhances operational efficiency across multiple industries and overcomes the shortcomings of existing solutions—such as fragmentation, limited flexibility, and high complexity—positioning itself as an effective, scalable choice. It improves upon current technologies: Unified Platform: Unlike existing solutions that require managing disparate systems for data acquisition, analysis, and alerting, the software provides a centralized platform, simplifying workflows and enhancing efficiency. Flexibility: The software supports various industrial communication protocols, allowing seamless integration with a wide range of devices and systems. This adaptability makes it suitable for diverse applications, from building automation to industrial monitoring. Scalability: The technology is designed to operate across different platforms, including Windows, Linux, and Raspberry Pi. This versatility enables deployments from small setups to extensive building automation systems without compromising performance. Customization: Users can create tailored dashboards and configure alerts based on specific requirements. This level of customization empowers users to proactively address issues and enhances overall operational efficiency. Ease of Use: With a user-friendly interface, the software is accessible to users with varying technical expertise, contrasting sharply with complex enterprise-grade IoT platforms that often require specialized knowledge. IOT, Remote Monitoring and Control Green Building, Sensor, Network, Building Control & Optimisation, Infocomm, Internet of Things, Environment, Clean Air & Water, Sensor, Network, Monitoring & Quality Control Systems

Controlling the spread of pathogens is crucial in high-traffic areas and healthcare environments. This can be achieved through environmental control methods like sanitising surfaces to prevent diseases from spreading through contaminated surfaces. However, it is labour intensive and impractical to sanitise all surfaces continuously. Antimicrobial coating is an effective way to retard the spread of pathogens on surfaces by inactivating bacteria, viruses and fungi when they contaminate a surface. Despite being commercially available, the cost and durability of the anti-microbial coating technology can still be further improved. Common commercial coatings that are available to consumers have a gradually diminishing antimicrobial strength and mostly only last a few months. It is also difficult for some coatings to adhere onto slippery surfaces like plastics. To address these challenges, the technology owner has developed a cost-effective process to fabricate more durable, high performance antimicrobial coatings on different materials, including glass and plastic. They are seeking industry partners interested to co-develop, scale up and commercialise this coating for various applications. Inorganic coating for enhanced antimicrobial performance which works through multiple pathways in the absence of UV light   Excellent antimicrobial efficacy at >99.99% against E. coli and S. aureus based on ISO 22196 and verified by third party laboratory Good durability with more lasting antimicrobial effect: In-house test with oscillating abrasion tester and zirconia balls as the abrasive media showed that this coating is more mechanically durable than other commercially available coating Possible to achieve >90% visible and NIR light transmission (400-1000 nm) and the transmission level is tunable Low temperature process using chemical bath deposition Suitable for both glass and plastic substrates This coating is a factory applied coating and on glass and plastic surfaces that require antimicrobial function and high transparency such as windows in healthcare environment, high touch surfaces, touch display panels, etc. Other products that may be developed include: Coating for built environment applications Coating for PV systems Air purifying coatings    Cost effective deposition method using chemical bath deposition More durable with better abrasive and scratch resistance than other commercial spray-on antimicrobial coatings  Multi-functional coating that is antimicrobial, anti-reflective and photocatalytic, effective through multiple pathways without UV light antimicrobial, antibacterial, antiviral, film, covid Chemicals, Coatings & Paints, Green Building, Indoor Environment Quality, Sustainability, Sustainable Living

Coffee cherry is the fruit that encompasses the coffee beans. It is usually discarded after the extraction of coffee beans. The team has deployed advanced scientific methods to develop a nutraceutical product derived from coffee cherry. The technology is a sustainable process where minimal byproducts and greenhouse gases are produced. Clinically tested to be food safe and with high bio-efficacy, the nutraceutical being rich in antioxidants, promotes healthy high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, supports cardiovascular health and reduces the risk of heart disease, stroke, and metabolic disorders. Additionally, it improves blood circulation, reduces oxidative stress, and enhances overall metabolic function. This innovation not only promotes human health but also contributes to environmental sustainability, making it a powerful solution for health conscious consumers coupled with ecofriendly production. The technology provider would like to license the technology to collaborate with food and beverage manufacturers and to work with institute of higher learning to research on other bioactive compounds found in coffee cherries. 1. Uses cutting edge innovation that transforms coffee cherry byproducts into a powerful nutraceutical. 2. It utilises advanced scientific methods to extract natural compounds that offer significant health benefits. 3.  Is rich in antioxidants, which help reduce low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and triglycerides while boosting HDL cholesterol. 4. This product has been clinically tested for both safety and efficacy, ensuring reliable health outcomes. 5. It supports cardiovascular health, reducing the risk of heart disease, stroke, and metabolic disorders. 6. Improves blood circulation and reducing oxidative stress, and overall metabolic function. 7. The production process is sustainable, utilising coffee byproducts to reduce waste and lower greenhouse gas emissions, aligning with circular economy principles. 8. Its versatility allows it to be used in health supplements and ready to drink (RTD) beverages. The technology can be applied across multiple industries, particularly in health, wellness, and sustainability sectors. In the nutraceutical industry, it can be used in health supplements like capsules, tablets, and liquid shots, offering antioxidant and cardiovascular support. It also fits into the functional food and beverage industry, where it can be infused into ready to drink (RTD) beverages, smoothies, and snacks to enhance metabolic health. The cosmetics and skincare industry can benefit from its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, making it ideal for antiaging serums and skin treatments. In the pharmaceutical industry, it serves as a natural alternative to cholesterol lowering drugs or a therapy to metabolic conditions. In sports nutrition, it can be used in recovery drinks and endurance supplements due to its ability to reduce oxidative stress. In weight management, it can be used in supplements and meal replacements that support fat metabolism and energy levels. Finally, the focus on sustainability also makes it suitable for environmental industries, promoting zero waste production and circular economy models. The global nutraceutical market, projected to reach $722.5 billion by 2027, presents a significant opportunity for supplements and functional foods. As consumers become more health conscious, demand for natural, science backed ingredients will rise, particularly in managing cholesterol, cardiovascular health, and metabolic disorders. The functional beverage industry, valued at $110 billion, is another key market, as the nutraceutical product can be incorporated into ready to drink (RTD) health drinks. With the global demand for antioxidant rich, natural anti-aging skincare and wellness products, the cosmetics marketpotential continues to grow. Increasing consumer demand for ecofriendly products, the products’ zero waste production aligns with the circular economy, attracting environmentally conscious brands and consumers. In sports nutrition, the sector is expected to reach $34.5 billion by 2027 and lastly the pet health industry, projected to grow at 6.5% annually, offers potential for the nutraceutical supplements to target aging pets’ metabolic and cardiovascular health. The technology represents a significant improvement over the current "State of the Art" in the following ways: 1. Utilisation of Coffee Byproducts (Circular Economy)  Current nutraceutical and functional food technologies largely rely on primary ingredients, leading to waste. Leveraging on the byproducts of coffee cherries, transforming them into value added health beverages. This zero waste production model addresses both environmental concerns and resource efficiency, contributing to the circular economy—a key differentiator from traditional methods. 2. Scientific Proven, Natural Ingredients  Unlike many health supplements that use synthetic compounds,  only natural bioactive compounds found in coffee fruit for the nutraceutical. It has been clinically tested for efficacy and safety in human trials, providing scientifically proven benefits for cardiovascular health, cholesterol reduction, and metabolic syndrome. This scientific validation distinguishes the nutraceutical from competitors that may lack extensive research or clinical evidence.  3. ISO22000 Standards & Novel Food Certification  The production process adheres to ISO22000 food safety standards, ensuring high levels of quality and safety. Additionally, it is certified as a novel food and FDA approved, making it a regulated and trusted product by consumers. In short, the nutraceutical offers a dual value proposition: it promotes human health with proven antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and cholesterol regulating benefits, while simultaneously supporting environmental sustainability through a zero-waste production process. In comparison to traditional supplements or functional foods, the nutraceutical combination of scientific backing, natural ingredients, sustainability, and compliance with stringent regulations make it a superior, innovative solution in the health and wellness market. coffee pulp, coffee cherry, sustainable coffee, coffee byproduct, circular loop, nutraceutical, lower cholesterol Personal Care, Nutrition & Health Supplements, Foods, Ingredients, Waste Management & Recycling, Food & Agriculture Waste Management

The formalin test kit is a paper-based device suitable for detection of formalin contamination in paints, coating material such as pressed wood and plywood, fresh food such as meat, vegetables and fruits with 99.9% sensitivity & specificity, ensuring accurate results without interference. The test kit is quick and easy to use, with rapid results making it accessible for general use. The tech provider is looking for licensee to license the technology. The Formalin test kit consists of three main components: (1) paper-based testing device, (1) control solution bottle, and (3) sample testing vial. The test kit provides rapid analysis and is simple to use by only dropping the sample solution obtained from the reaction vial onto the portable paper-based device (T Zone) to allow the reaction, while the control solution is added to the C Zone to verify the device's validity. After 5 minutes, the test result can be read based on the colour diameter and comparing it to the colour chart indicated on the device to see if the tested material/food is safe. This Formalin Test Kit can be applied in the food, coatings industry to verify the safety of products before use and exporting. It is also useful for public health agencies, testing companies, both governmental and private, as well as for general consumers who wish to conduct testing. A rapid paper-based formalin test kit with innovative detection format by reading the colour diameter for effectively detection of formalin contamination without interference from the food/material background colour. Formaldehyde, Test Kit, Formalin, Coating, Food additive, Paint, Toxin Healthcare, Diagnostics, Environment, Clean Air & Water, Biological & Chemical Treatment, Foods, Quality & Safety

Side stream valorisation in sectors such as food and beverage manufacturing has gained substantial interest over the years. These waste streams, particularly the liquid fraction, are rich in nutrients and organics that can be converted into value-added products through suitable bioprocesses. One promising product is purple phototrophic bacteria (PPB) — a metabolically diverse group of proteobacteria containing bacteriochlorophyll a and b. Due to their versatile metabolic pathways, PPB can effectively remove pollutants from various wastewater streams, even under stressful conditions. Their light-driven metabolism and hormone-secreting abilities also make them excellent bio-fertilizers and bio-stimulants, enhancing soil health and promoting plant growth. The proposed PPB cultivation technology in a photobioreactor (PBR) system achieves higher treatment efficiency and biomass productivity compared to conventional open ponds. The produced PPB biomass has demonstrated its capacity to enrich soil with essential nutrients and supply key phytohormones that support plant development. Beyond agriculture, PPB biomass holds strong potential in aquaculture as a feed replacement or additive. Its high protein content and balanced amino acid profile make it a sustainable alternative to fishmeal. Furthermore, studies have shown that PPB supplementation can enhance fish immune responses and improve resistance to common diseases, supporting healthier and more resilient aquaculture systems. Overall, this innovative PPB cultivation technology enables circular resource recovery and offers a sustainable pathway for the agriculture and aquaculture industries to develop eco-friendly, value-added bioproducts from nutrient-rich waste streams. The technology provider is seeking for collaborators to test bed the technology and to license the technology. The biomass conversion process boasts high efficiency, achieving up to 0.8 grams of biomass for every gram of chemical oxygen demand (COD) removed. Its versatility allows it to work with various types of feed, adaptable to different loads and conditions. High efficiency and robustness of the technology also contribute to more compact system design and lower operating cost. This sustainable approach in PPB production utilizes waste streams from food manufacturing sectors, transforming waste into valuable products. Additionally, biomass generated from the technology offers a novel application in stimulating and supporting plant growth.   The PPB technology can be deployed in wastewater treatment processes, to remove organics and pollutants efficiently. PPB can enhance essential nutrients in the soil and support plant growth. It can be used as alternative agricultural inputs such as bio-fertilizer and bio-stimulant, promoting crop yield in a sustainable manner. Value-added product derived from the technology also has high level of protein content, which can be utilised as alternative in animal feed formulation for aquaculture or livestock breeding. This novel compact PPB cultivation technology offers higher treatment efficiency and wider product applications than the conventional open ponds systems. Purple phototrophic bacteria, bio-fertilizer, agriculture, valorisation, microbes, PPB Foods, Quality & Safety, Waste Management & Recycling, Food & Agriculture Waste Management, Sustainability, Food Security

The use of plastic waste is severely restricted due to high levels of contamination, expensive sorting processes, and the non-homogeneous nature of the materials. These challenges contribute to low recycling rates both locally and globally, with most plastic waste being disposed of through landfilling or incineration, leading to further environmental concerns.  This technology aims to create sustainable products and processes for infrastructural applications by transforming mixed plastics from municipal solid waste (MSW) into raw materials like fibres, aggregates, and polymer modifiers, which can be incorporated into bituminous mixtures. It is the first of its kind to enable the direct use of MSW mixed plastics without the need for extensive sorting. The as-received mixed plastic waste is processed into standardized forms commonly used in the construction industry. Given the large scale of infrastructure projects, this technology can absorb significant volumes of plastic waste, reducing the demand for landfill space and eliminating greenhouse gas emissions (such as CO2) and toxic pollutants (like dioxins) from incineration.   The technology owner is looking for collaborations (R&D, test-bedding and/or licensing) with oil industry companies, road paving companies, building and construction industry players, waste management centres, institutes of higher learning (IHLs), and government agencies.  The technology incorporates several proprietary systems designed to efficiently process mixed plastic waste. These include:  Sink-float vessels: Provide high separation efficiency, allowing for the effective separation of mixed plastic waste based on density.  Calibration library: Offers accurate real-time measurement of the composition of as-received mixed plastic waste, ensuring precise processing.  Compositional adjustment/standardization unit: Standardizes the composition of mixed plastics to meet industry requirements for infrastructure applications.  Advanced Mechanical Recycling (aMR) process line: A cutting-edge process line that converts mixed plastics into usable raw materials, such as polymer modifiers, for incorporation into bituminous mixtures. These technical features enable the transformation of contaminated, mixed plastic waste into standardized, valuable products for the construction industry.  Substitute for commercial polymer-modified bitumen in asphalt road pavements.  Substitute for commercial polymer modifiers in waterproofing materials.   Coatings and paints for marine, floating, coastal protection, and underground structures.  First-of-its-Kind Technology: Allows direct use of as-received mixed plastics from MSW without the need for costly and complex sorting processes.  Standardized Materials for Infrastructure: Processes mixed, contaminated plastics into standardized materials used in construction, such as polymer-modified asphalt. Consistency Through NIR Calibration Model: Uses a Near Infra-Red (NIR) calibration model and machine learning based on NEA’s plastic composition data to ensure consistent quality of mixed plastic waste.  Enhanced Bituminous Mixtures: Improves technical properties of bituminous mixtures by creating a 3D cross-linked polymer structure within the matrix, enhancing durability.  Cost Savings: Offers 15%-25% cost savings compared to conventional polymer-modified bitumen.  Environmental Impact: Reduces waste going to landfills and incineration, providing a sustainable solution for the construction sector. recycled mixed plastics, polymer modified bitumen, asphalt wearing course, binder testing, environment testing, microplastics, ground water Waste Management & Recycling, Industrial Waste Management, Sustainability, Sustainable Living

Boron is an essential micronutrient necessary for the growth and development of plants, animals, and humans, while also playing a critical role in industries such as manufacturing, agriculture, and semiconductors. However, while beneficial in trace amounts, excessive boron levels can be toxic. High concentrations in drinking water pose significant health risks, particularly to reproductive and developmental systems, while boron contamination in industrial water supplies can degrade process efficiency and product quality. Current methods for boron removal, such as reverse osmosis and ion exchange, face significant limitations. Reverse osmosis struggles to remove boron efficiently, especially in seawater desalination, often requiring multiple stages and high energy consumption to achieve acceptable levels. Ion exchange resins pose low loading capacity and require massive harsh chemicals for regeneration.  The proposed boron absorption technology provides a solution that efficiently removes boron from diverse water sources, including seawater and wastewater. It effectively reduces boron levels to meet stringent standards, such as drinking water limits of less than 0.5 mg/L. The technology aligns with sustainability goals, consuming fewer chemicals and exhibiting strong recovery stability. Additionally, the proposed absorbent is flexible, customizable and compatible with various water treatment applications. The technology owner seeks partnerships to integrate this solution into existing water treatment systems or collaborate on industrial-scale demonstration projects to address boron contamination across multiple sectors. High Efficiency: Effectively reduces boron concentrations in various water sources, including seawater and wastewater, meeting stringent standards (e.g., <0.5 mg/L for drinking water). Sustainability: Consumes trace chemicals during the process and offers robust regeneration stability. Flexible & Customizable: Sponge-like composite, elastic and flexible, allowing easy scalability for large-scale applications. Cost-Effective: The technology lowers operational costs due to its high performance and reduced chemical usage. Desalination Plants: Particularly useful in seawater desalination, where boron concentrations must be reduced to meet drinking water standards. Drinking Water Systems: Ensures that water meets strict regulatory standards. Industrial Wastewater Treatment: Removes boron from industrial effluents, especially in sectors that release boron-laden waste, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. Semiconductor Industry: Used to purify water in semiconductor manufacturing, where trace amounts of boron can affect production quality. Superior Boron Removal Efficiency: Achieves boron concentrations below 0.5 mg/L, meeting stringent drinking water standards, which is a challenge for existing methods like reverse osmosis and ion exchange. Cost-Effectiveness: The high-performance absorbent minimizes chemical input during regeneration, contributing to both cost reduction and sustainability. Robust Recovery and Stability: Exhibits strong regeneration stability over >15 cycles, maintaining its high performance. boron removal, column adsorption, low environmental footprint, flexible, sustainable Environment, Clean Air & Water, Filter Membrane & Absorption Material, Sustainability, Sustainable Living

Materials play a crucial role in the development of metallic products, but traditional alloying methods face significant challenges due to rising costs and the limited supply of key materials, such as copper, which has experienced a price increase of over 60% in the past decade. Additionally, conventional melting processes, such as resistance heating, are often constrained by poor temperature control, uneven heating, and high energy consumption, leading to inconsistent alloy quality and increased production costs. Addressing these issues is essential for improving the economic viability and environmental sustainability of engineering projects. This technology introduces a novel approach that combines unconventional alloying concepts with induction melting to overcome the limitations of traditional methods. By employing multiple high-content alloying elements, this method enables the creation of alloys with unique and enhanced properties that go beyond what is possible with traditional single-element alloys. Induction melting results in uniform heating, reduced energy consumption, and enhanced alloy quality, significantly improving the production process. The technology is capable of developing specialized alloys, such as light metal alloys, while addressing the pain points of material and production costs and environmental sustainability. Specifically, the developed alloys offer microhardness of 95-100 Hv, tensile strength of 305-320 MPa, and an excellent strength-to-weight ratio, providing a competitive alternative to conventional materials like copper and brass. The technology owner seeks collaborations with industry players in appliance manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, construction, and electronics to co-develop and commercialize these advanced resistive heating applications.  Processing Accurate Heating: Induction heating allows for highly accurate and rapid temperature control, essential for melting and alloying processes involving multiple elements. Uniformity: The advantage of adopting an induction furnace is that it is a clean, energy-efficient and well-controlled melting process, compared to most other means of metal melting, thus reducing the risk of segregation or uneven melting. Efficiency: Induction heating converts electrical energy directly into heat within the metal, minimizing energy loss. This can lead to lower operating costs and a smaller environmental footprint. Versatility: Induction heating can be used to melt a wide variety of multicomponent alloys, from simple binary alloys to complex ternary or quaternary compositions. It can handle metals with varying melting points and electrical conductivities. Materials Enhanced Properties: By combining multiple elements, it's possible to achieve superior properties like increased strength, corrosion resistance, heat resistance, or electrical conductivity. Tailored Performance: The precise composition of a multicomponent alloy can be adjusted to meet specific requirements, making them versatile materials for a wide range of applications. Advanced Processing: The use of induction melting can provide the requirement of proper mixing and homogeneity for this type of complex alloys. Multicomponent alloys, due to their tailored properties and superior performance, have a wide range of potential applications across various industries: Aerospace: Lightweight alloys for aircraft structures to reduce weight and improve fuel efficiency. Automotive: High-strength alloys for vehicle frames and other structural components. Lightweight alloys for body panels, wheels, and other components to improve fuel efficiency. Construction: High-strength alloys for buildings, and other structural components. Corrosion resistant alloys for marine structures, piping, and other applications exposed to harsh environments. Electronics: Conductive alloys for electrical connectors, wires, and other components. Tailored Properties: Multicomponent alloys provide highly customizable compositions, allowing precise tuning of properties like strength, weight, conductivity, and corrosion resistance to meet specific application needs. Superior Performance: These alloys offer significant improvements over traditional materials, such as enhanced strength, corrosion resistance, and thermal stability.  Induction Melting, Metal Alloys, Multicomponent Alloys Waste Management & Recycling, Industrial Waste Management, Sustainability, Low Carbon Economy

Globally, the post-harvest loss of tropical fruits due to short shelf life is estimated to be around 30-50% of total production. This translates to approximately 30 million tons of fruit wasted each year. The economic cost is substantial, amounting to billions of dollars annually, affecting producers, retailers, and consumers due to reduced availability and increased prices. Proliferation of fungal and bacterial population further adversely impact the shelf life and fruit health. Our innovation offers tailored, edible coating using regulatory approved ingredients specific to the fruit family and microbiomes observed in the farms. Tests conducted in labs and farms over the past two years have provided positive results for tropical fruits such as mango, avocado and papaya in doubling shelf life. This solution has multiple benefits to the stakeholders in the industry value chain. The farmer and aggregator can sell with better assurance to wider export markets and also charge a premium for fresher, tastier and longer lasting fruits. This also provides more time for retailers to sell the produce and to reduce dependency on cold storage and costly supply chain management. This innovation contributes significantly towards better food security and sustainability goals. The technology provider is seeking to conduct further trial with farmers, aggregators in Asia to enhance their solution. Our fruit coating technology utilises ingredients that are vegan, halal, and previously determined to be generally recognized as safe by regulators. These priviledged coatings extend shelf life by controlling water loss, texture deterioration, microbial growth, respiration (O2 and CO2 permeability throught the skin), and senescence processes (modification of internal atmosphere). The team works through the microbial dynamics at each stage of the supply chain, develops and validates region-specific targeted interventions, enhancing the efficacy of our coatings. In summary our solutions enable healthier, fresher and longer lasting tropical fruits through effective control over: Dehydration (We keep the water in to delay the fruit from drying out) Oxidation (We balance the gases movement) Microbial and pathogen growth (We make it difficult for bacteria, yeast, and mould to adversely impact shelf life) The technology provider is looking for collaborators such as retailers, aggregators, importers to farms, distributors and exporters. The technology provider is open for collaborations with like-minded individuals and organisations, specialising or concerned about food security and fruit wastage as a key pressing global challenge. Fruit postharvest processing; fresh agricultural products; fruit exports Widen supply chain options for importers, retail chains and wholesalers Exporters, aggregators or farmer to enable healthier longer lasting fruits for consumers who do not need to consume in a hurry. Nearly a third of the global fruits produced continue to end up in spoilages. Global trade combined for Avocado, mango and papaya exceeds $40b. This represents a significant global market opportunity for the solution, when by investing say 5% of the spends, 20 to 30% wasted spoilage can be saved. This presents an attractive global market potential for $100m potential revenue, considering a conservative 5% of market share*. In Asia alone, due to inadequate supply chains, cold storage and climatic conditions, the fruit losses are even higher. With increasing consumer awareness, fresh tropical fruits are also the most consumed fruits in Singapore and nearby regions. A couple of scenarios below depict the ground-up market potential, considering just for one fruit (papaya or avocado) in these countries.  This potential will only be enhanced further once the added benefits of reduced dependence on packaging, transportation and cold storage are considered.     Market for Papayas in Singapore S$37.1M Retailers’ potential savings from using our solution S$5.4 – 11.2 M   Market for Indonesian Avocados S$637 M Retailers’ potential savings from using our solution S$72 – 153 M Thus, starting off by addressing the challenges faced in Singapore and Asia, the adoption could be expanded for catering to global markets, leading to a multi-million potential in the years to come.  * Major Tropical Fruits: Market Review Preliminary Results (2023), FAO Technology: Our technology revolves around proprietary edible coatings derived from natural plant materials that have antibacterial and antifungal properties. This innovative approach forms a protective film barrier around fruits, significantly protects the fruit from bacterial and fungal growth, and slows down water loss and oxidation—the primary causes of spoilage. Unlike competitors which do not tackle bacteria or fungal infection, limit efficacy or rely on additives or gases to regulate ethylene levels or employ specific packaging solutions, our technology is a one-step process in the supply chain. This unique technology preserves the natural freshness and quality of produce and reduces the need for refrigeration and synthetic preservatives, which can lower overall operational costs. Business Model: We aim to spin off this technology and will operate on a business-to-business (B2B) model, collaborating closely with growers, suppliers, and retailers across the food supply chain. We will generate revenue through licensing our technology and sell our proprietary coatings to partners, alongside providing consulting and integration services. This model allows the technology to scale its impact by embedding our technology directly into existing supply chain processes, optimizing efficiency and reducing food waste. Cost Efficiency: Our technology offers cost efficiency by extending the shelf life of produce without requiring extensive cold chain infrastructure or costly equipment. By reducing the frequency of spoilage and waste throughout the supply chain, we help partners save on losses associated with unsellable produce and logistical expenses related to cold storage and transport. This cost-effectiveness aligns with market demands for sustainable solutions. Fruit spoilage, Food loss, Shelf life extension, Supply chain de-risking, Food security, Environment sustainability Foods, Quality & Safety, Packaging & Storage, Sustainability, Circular Economy, Food Security