Recently launched Singaporean solutions provider ScaleUp Bio has announced that it will be opening two dedicated precision fermentation facilities for global food tech startups.
According to ScaleUp, there are few food–grade laboratory facilities available, with most catering to the pharmaceutical or biofuel industries. Since opening a pilot plant is financially out of reach for many startups, facilities such as ScaleUp’s could provide a solution.
The first facility is a laboratory developed in collaboration with the Singapore Agency for Science, Technology and Research. It will support up to 100 litres of fermentation and processing capacity, with testing and optimisation capabilities. The facility will be located in central Singapore, at Nurasa’s Food Tech Innovation Centre.
The second facility will provide access to a huge 10,000 litres of fermentation capacity and 2,300 square metres of space. Located at LOGOS Food21 in western Singapore, it will also serve as ScaleUp’s headquarters.
