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From Science to Shelf: Scaling for the Well-being Economy

From Science to Shelf: Scaling for the Well-being Economy

Leave a Nest Singapore is pleased to present the panel discussion “From Science to Shelf: Investing and Scaling Purpose-Driven Brands in the Well-being Economy” at the upcoming Global Knowledge Hub Forum (GKHF) on 20 August 2025. Scheduled from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

The discussion will be hosted and moderated by our session partner, Louken, a Singapore-based brand consultancy and venture builder known for guiding companies from concept to market success. This panel will feature leaders at the forefront of purpose-driven innovation:

  • Ryo Sato, CEO of Morus Inc., co-founded the sustainable silkworm protein biotech in 2021 after a career spanning raw material procurement at Itochu Corporation and open innovation work at Samurai Incubate. A graduate of the University of Tokyo, Ryo brings deep expertise in proteins, amino acids, and sports nutrition, along with business development experience across the chemical, energy, and trading sectors.

  • XL Lin, Founder, President & CEO of Esco Aster, who built the company into a global leader in cGMP biomanufacturing and cleanroom solutions, with operations in the USA, UK, and Singapore. A social entrepreneur and strategic product developer, XL has been instrumental in advancing Esco Lifesciences’ global footprint in healthcare manufacturing.

  • Clayton Tan, Founder of Omollomo, a purpose-driven food brand creating nutritious granola and overnight oats while championing inclusive employment for persons with disabilities and individuals with special educational needs. A former fire safety engineer turned food entrepreneur, Clayton has launched innovative, sold-out product lines and forged partnerships with leading wellness organisations such as AIA Vitality and Virgin Active.

The well-being economy where health, sustainability, and inclusivity intersect with commercial growth is fast becoming one of Southeast Asia’s most dynamic growth engines. Spanning sustainable food systems, regenerative agriculture, inclusive employment, and human health, the sector is attracting innovators and investors alike. Singapore, with its robust ecosystem and strategic location, is emerging as a launchpad for scaling both profit and impact.

This panel will bring together innovators, investors, and brand builders to explore how innovation can meet consumer needs and navigate market realities in Singapore and Southeast Asia.

We invite founders, investors, industry professionals, researchers, and ecosystem enablers in food tech, eco tech, health, and sustainability to join this session and explore how to bring purpose-driven innovations from science to shelf.

Event details: 

Date: 20 Aug 2025, Wednesday

Time: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Venue: The Legacy, NTU@one-north Level 3, 11 Slim Barracks Rise, Singapore 138664

Participation fee: FREE

 

Tentative timetable:

Time Content Main Hall Second Hall Booth Hall
8:30 – 8:45 Opening remarks Opening remarks – –
8:45 – 9:00 Special ceremony D-0. award ceremony – –
9:00 – 10:00 Session 1 AI Solutions session – –
10:00 – 11:00 Booth time  – – Booth time
11:00 – 12:00 Session 2 144 Ventures special session – –
12:00 – 13:00 Lunch / Booth time  – Monozukuri (Manufacturing) seminar Lunch / Booth time
13:00 – 14:00 Session 3 Japan Tech Pitch session –
14:00 – 15:00 Booth time  – – Booth time
15:00 – 16:00 Session 4 New Energy session From Science to Shelf session –
16:00 – 16:30 Closing remarks Closing remarks – –

 

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