{"id":104,"date":"2021-03-02T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-03-02T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/markupbackup.wordpress.com\/2021\/07\/21\/durians-daily-202-singaporean-startup-in-creating-a-sustainable-outer-space-how-veganism-is\/"},"modified":"2021-08-03T08:58:55","modified_gmt":"2021-08-03T08:58:55","slug":"durians-daily-202-singaporean-startup-in-creating-a-sustainable-outer-space-how-veganism-is","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailymarkup.com\/?p=104","title":{"rendered":"Daily Markup #202: Singaporean startup in creating a sustainable outer space; How veganism is good for business; Robots helping gym rats with their reps"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Shooting for the stars<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>500-backed Singaporean space tech startup <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/aliena-pte-ltd\/about\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Aliena<\/a> has entered a <a href=\"https:\/\/darwininnovationhub.com.au\/aurora-propulsion-technologies-and-aliena-pte-ltd-collaborate-in-space-propulsion-technology\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">collaboration<\/a> with Aurora Propulsion Technologies for the development of technology for in-space propulsion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-width=\"1600\" data-height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/dailymarkup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/img_60f7dba3ca4d0.jpg\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: The Straits\u00a0Times<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li>Aliena specializes in developing and manufacturing ultra-low power electric propulsion systems for the small satellite market. The startup aims to provide agility in space to satellite operators, access to unprecedented orbits working with constellations, and to ensure a sustainable space for the next generation.<\/li>\n<li>Together, the companies will develop technology that provides orbit keeping and accurate attitude control for space missions, in orbit, and in deep space. The companies will collaborate on the development of a global supply and delivery channel utilizing their local and regional expertise.<\/li>\n<li>Dr. Lim Jian Wei Mark, CEO of Aliena, said, \u201cAliena takes great pride in being able to work closely with our partners from Aurora Propulsion Technologies to continue to provide access to space and enhance capabilities for new and emerging operations in space executed by small spacecraft.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cBoth companies have flight-ready hardware that is deployed in space this year\u200a\u2014\u200aa clear indication of the readiness and maturity of the individual systems that can now leverage on each other\u2019s merits under various mission requirements to further augment the delivery of targeted outcomes in space,\u201d he added.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Planting for success<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>According to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebusinessresearchcompany.com\/report\/vegan-market-global-report-2020-30-covid-19-growth-and-change#:~:text=The%20global%20vegan%20food%20market,%28CAGR%29%20of%209.2%25.&amp;text=Thus%2C%20an%20increase%20in%20the,food%20products%20lack%20certain%20nutrients.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">report<\/a>, the global vegan food market is expected to grow from US$14.44 billion in 2020 to $15.77 billion in 2021. Meanwhile, <a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/genetics\/condition\/lactose-intolerance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">nearly 65%<\/a> of the human population is intolerant to lactose in dairy.<\/li>\n<li>This is why 500-backed food review platform <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abillion.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">abillion<\/a> believes <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abillion.com\/articles\/reasons-why-your-restaurant-should-serve-vegan-food\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">F&amp;B operators should add <\/a>vegan options to their menus.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-width=\"700\" data-height=\"467\" src=\"https:\/\/dailymarkup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/img_60f7dba4300b3.jpg\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: abillion<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li>While meat prices are expected to rise, replacing meat dishes with vegan options will help save costs. A study cited by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/katrinafox\/2018\/04\/04\/these-restaurants-removed-animal-products-from-their-menus-and-went-vegan-here-are-the-results\/?sh=29d9fbb62db0#46a7eef12db0?platform=hootsuite\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Forbes<\/a> showed that 17 out of 22 restaurants reported increased sales after converting to a 100% vegan menu in addition to cost-efficiency. Some even saw sales surge by as much as 1,000%.<\/li>\n<li>Need more reasons to make the switch? Read the full article <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abillion.com\/articles\/reasons-why-your-restaurant-should-serve-vegan-food\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Doing reps with robots<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health-news\/heres-why-covid-19-can-spread-so-easily-at-gyms-and-fitness-classes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Research<\/a> has shown how COVID-19 spreads so easily in gyms\u200a\u2014\u200athe moist, warm air combined with turbulent air flow from exercising may create an environment in which droplets can spread readily.<\/li>\n<li>A gym run by a father-son duo in the US had just opened its doors when the pandemic hit. Having invested in expensive machinery, they needed to find a way to keep the business running. So, the Jekel Strength Club turned to 500-backed <a href=\"https:\/\/ohmnilabs.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">OhmniLabs<\/a>\u2019 robots for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.seattlemet.com\/health-and-wellness\/2021\/02\/robots-give-lynnwood-jekel-strength-club-gym-a-lift-during-the-pandemic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">assistance<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-width=\"1080\" data-height=\"958\" src=\"https:\/\/dailymarkup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/img_60f7dba4be5ca.jpg\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: Jekel Strength\u00a0Club<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li>A pair of Ohmni Robots, named Robot Ross and Proto Paul, have allowed the co-founders Ross and Paul to assess workouts virtually while keeping their more at-risk clients safe.<\/li>\n<li>The customers see and hear their trainers on the robots\u2019 displays, and the trainers can tilt the sub-five-foot robot\u2019s \u201chead\u201d to scan the room like a person normally would.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr>\n<p><strong>Missed out the last Daily Markup? 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In Southeast Asia, 500 Startups invests through the pioneering 500 Southeast Asia family of funds. The 500 Southeast Asia funds have backed over 240 companies across multiple sectors from internet to consumer to deep technology. It continues to connect founders with capital, expertise and powerful regional and global networks to help them succeed.<\/p>\n<p><em>This post is intended solely for general informational or educational purposes only. 500 Startups Management Company, L.L.C. and its affiliates (collectively \u201c500 Startups\u201d) makes no representation as to the accuracy or information in this post and while reasonable steps have been taken to ensure that the information herein is accurate and up-to-date, no liability can be accepted for any error or omissions. All third party links in this post have not been independently verified by 500 Startups and the inclusion of such links should not be interpreted as an endorsement or confirmation of the content within. 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