Agri-Food Technology
Temasek Polytechnic houses the Centre for Aquaculture & Veterinary Science (CAVS), Centre for Applied Nutrition Services (CANS) and the Aquaculture Innovation Centre (AIC). Together, the three centres deploy science and technology to ensure resilience in food fish supply while also addressing the population needs for healthier food options. Industry recognised and ISO certified, our advanced facilities are able to provide consultancy services, research and training programmes in aquaculture, food, nutrition, farming productivity and culinary practices.
Aquaculture Technology
Our core competencies lie in aquaculture nutrition, health and disease management, breeding and seedstock development, intensive culture systems as well as waste and water treatment for sustainable aquaculture and precision technologies relevant to aquaculture development.
Applied Nutrition
We have a dedicated pool of food scientists, nutritionists, and chefs to support companies through a whole range of applied research and consultancy services related to applied nutrition, food product development and technology translation, and culinary applications.
Notably, we have successfully supported many companies launch a range of healthier food products, including low GI products, in Singapore and the region.
What we can offer
Aquaculture Technology
- Nutrition, feed development, feed performance testing and farm feeding trials
- Alternative fish protein and oil for sustainable feed development
- Animal health, diagnosis and disease prevention
- Rapid on-site diagnostic kit and vaccine development
- Integrated aquaculture systems for sustainable production
- Wastewater and waste treatment
- Smart/precision aquaculture
- Genetics breeding, broodstock development and seedstock production
Applied Nutrition
- In-vivo and in-vitro GI research and testing
- Applied nutrition research and consultancy, including community nutrition, sports nutrition, geriatric nutrition, nutrition intervention studies and surveys
- Food product development and technology translation, including carbohydrate research, ingredient applications for food additives, development of low GI, functional and healthier food products for health and well-being, sensory evaluation, quality assessment and shelf-life studies
- Advisory on food labelling and claims
- Culinary Applications, including recipe development, test-bedding and food styling
Aquaculture Technology
- Nutrition, feed development, feed performance testing and farm feeding trials
- Alternative fish protein and oil for sustainable feed development
- Animal health , diagnosis and disease prevention
- Rapid on-site diagnostic kit and vaccine development
- Integrated aquaculture systems for sustainable production
- Waste water and waste treatment
- Smart/precision aquaculture
- Genetics breeding, broodstock development & seedstock production
Applied Nutrition
- In vivo and in vitro GI research and testing
- Applied nutrition research & consultancy, including community nutrition, sports nutrition, geriatric nutrition, nutrition intervention studies & surveys
- Food Product Development & Technology Translation, including carbohydrate research, ingredient applications for food additives, development of low GI, functional and healthier food products for health and well-being, sensory evaluation, quality assessment & shelf life studies
- Advisory on food labelling and claims
- Culinary Applications, including recipe development, test bedding & food styling
Explore our technology offers for licensing opportunities here.
