Chor Chee Hoe joins Breakthrough Energy’s Innovator Fellows program from Qarbotech, an agritech startup based in Selangor, Malaysia. Chee Hoe is the Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Qarbotech. As a visionary leader at the intersection of science, sustainability, and entrepreneurship, Chee Hoe has dedicated his career to addressing the world’s most pressing challenges: food security, climate change, and resource efficiency.

Under his leadership, Qarbotech developed QarboGrow, a breakthrough photosynthesis enhancer that improves light and carbon dioxide utilization in plants, enabling higher yields while reducing reliance on chemical inputs. His mission is to empower farmers to produce more with less, creating a positive impact for people and the planet. The Fellows program will empower Chee Hoe to quantify the real-world impact of QarboGrow at a large commercial scale, while accelerating regulatory approvals across new geographies.

Outside of work, Chee Hoe is actively involved in World Vision Malaysia, where he contributes to initiatives that uplift underprivileged communities. He is also an avid hiker with a deep appreciation for the outdoors. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Open University Malaysia and a Master of Business Administration from the Asia School of Business, along with the EASA Part 66 Engineering Certification and the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) Engineer License.