Core Insights - The establishment of the "CIFST-SIRIO Nutrition, Health & Food Technology Innovation Fund" aims to support cutting-edge research in the nutrition and health sector, responding to the industry's shift towards technology and precision [1][4] Group 1: Fund Overview - The fund was jointly established by the Chinese Institute of Food Science and Technology and Xianle Health, focusing on innovative research projects in nutrition and health [1] - The fund will release and approve projects in batches over three years, promoting the development and transformation of advanced technologies in the nutrition and health food sector [4] Group 2: Research Projects - Eleven innovative research projects were selected from various prestigious institutions, focusing on core challenges in the nutrition and health field [1] - The selected projects cover three main directions: - Enhanced delivery of functional factors, focusing on the efficient delivery and stabilization of water-soluble and oil-soluble functional factors [3] - Mechanisms of nutrition and health, exploring the role of next-generation probiotics, Akkermansia (AKK), in gut health, glucose and lipid metabolism, and cognitive improvement [3] - Precision interventions for aging, addressing health needs in an aging society through studies on skin aging and chronic inflammation, integrating natural components with AI screening technology [3] Group 3: Company Background - Xianle Health, established in 1993, is a globally recognized contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) in the nutrition and health food sector, providing comprehensive solutions including research, product development, manufacturing, packaging, logistics, and marketing support [5] - The company was listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange in 2019, becoming the first A-share listed CDMO in the nutrition and health food industry [5]