Qarbotech is on the mission of revolutionizing agriculture with its game-changing technology
11/18/20241 min read
🌱 "When it comes to planting, we traditionally focus on soil & nutrients for plant growth, and now Qarbotech says we should target magics in leaves too. How? Discover below 😉"
🌳 Qarbotech: a pioneering Malaysian agritech startup manufacturing photosynthesis enhancers & providing innovative solutions to address food security challenges and climate change.
Founded in 2018 by Prof. Dr. Suraya Abdul Rashid, joint by Mr. Chor Chee Hoe (CEO) in 2021, & Mr. Amirul Merican (COO) in 2024.
Receiving a series of impressive awards: 1st runner-up of Seed Stage Global Competition (AIM Abu Dhabi 2024), winner of Future Food Asian Award, Global Top 30 Finalist of Accelerate 2030...
Successfully raising $1.5M in Sep. 2024, invested by 500 Global, Better Bite Ventures, ID Capital, EQT Foundation, & Epic Angels Limited.
⚡Cutting-edge nanotech product, QarboGrow, a photosynthesis enhancer:
This biocompatible organic compound, similar to chlorophyll, significantly boosts photosynthesis in plants by maximizing their light absorption capabilities. When applied to leaves, QarboGrow integrates with chloroplasts, optimizing photon absorption and electron transfer, which enhances the natural process of photosynthesis.
QarboGrow helps increase up to 100% in photosynthetic efficiency.
🍀 Advantages of Qarbotech’s technology:
Boosting crop yields (20-60%), shortening crop cycles by 20%, bringing greater productivity & profitability for farmers.
A sustainable, environment-friendly approach to agriculture: by optimizing photosynthesis, Qarbotech’s solution helps reduce the demand for additional land clearing, water usage, & chemical fertilizers in planting.
Qarbotech’s product is easy to adopt for all farmers, regardless of their technological expertise.
🚀 Qarbotech's future plan: expanding its operations in Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, & Vietnam, where demand for agritech solutions is increasing.
Mr. Gijs Herpers, Qarbotech Director of Strategic Growth, made an impressive presentation at Vietnam Innovation Summit 2024 on 16th Nov, where Qarbotech proudly received the most outstanding award in the Startup Showcase session. Congratulation! (Photo by LeanNew).