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Qarbotech Raises $700,000 to Revolutionize Agricultural Productivity with Nanotechnology

Malaysian agritech startup Qarbotech secures USD 700,000 in Seed funding and grants, led by 500 Global, with contributions from Temasek Foundation and Khazanah Nasional’s Dana Impak.

Qarbotech focuses on photosynthesis enhancement nanotechnology to boost agricultural productivity, increasing crop yields by up to 60%. The funding will support research and development, and expand manufacturing capacity to serve Southeast Asian markets.

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The Technology Behind Qarbotech

The technology addresses the region’s increasing food demand, population growth, and challenges like land degradation and limited resources in agriculture.

Qarbotech aims to empower farmers and contribute to global food security with its innovative approach.

Chor Chee Hoe, CEO and Co-Founder of Qarbotech ssaysid, “As the industry’s most accessible photosynthesis enhancer, we are pioneering a new and disruptive solution that will reshape conventional approaches to farming. The strategic support from our investors propels us towards scalable growth, but more importantly, allows us to empower more farmers around the world to feed the rest of us.”

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