A Growth Spurt

• Congratulations to Qarbotech for clinching the top spot at the Kuala Lumpur Final of Startup World Cup Malaysia! The 500-backed biotech company will represent West Malaysia at the Startup World Cup 2025 Grand Finale in Silicon Valley.
• The Grand Finale winner stands a chance to secure US$1M in investment from Pegasus Tech Ventures.
• The pitch took place at Asia School of Business on July 18, where Qarbotech stood out among ten high-potential startups before a panel of investors, corporate leaders, and industry experts.
• Their winning edge? A patented biocompatible quantum dot technology that enhances photosynthesis and boosts plant growth by up to 60%.
• “It’s a shared victory for the entire Qarbotech team, our dedicated partners and the 2,500 farmers across Malaysia who believed in our product. And this is just the beginning — we’re on a mission to scale our innovation globally to empower plants, people, and the planet.” - Co-founder & CEO Chee Hoe Chor.
• Read the full story here.