Altimate Nutrition – Singapore's First Cricket Protein Bars

Recent RP graduates and co-founders of Altimate Nutrition John Lee and Gavriel Tan entered the start-up scene in 2020. By then, RP had a support network for entrepreneurs, which only fuelled their vision to make a difference.

In their second year as students of RP’s Diploma in Biotechnology, these plucky founders participated in an entrepreneurship bootcamp that kickstarted their journey. From there, they explored new opportunities through RP-driven funding, exposure, and mentorship. In 2021, the duo participated in – and won – the iDARE Entrepreneurial Challenge, learning how to develop and refine a winning business pitch in the process. 

Inspired by Singapore’s "30 by 30" vision of producing 30% of the nation’s food by 2030, and their aim to provide an alternative source of nutrition, John and Gavriel conceptualised a protein bar made from cricket protein. Being nutrient-dense, zero waste and economically viable, their alternative protein bars can potentially play a part in food security and sustainability. In the long run, they hope to open up economic opportunities as well as provide food solutions to developing countries.

To pursue this goal, Gavriel and John are extending their product line. They are also looking to level up their cricket bars – both commercially, and in terms of flavour.