Speakers

Kit Yong is the founder of Forte Biotech, a Singapore-based company pioneering on-site molecular diagnostics for aquaculture. His team developed the RAPID platform, which delivers lab-grade, quantitative disease results directly on farms — enabling early intervention and reducing antibiotic use. Since launching in 2024, Forte has expanded to five markets across Southeast Asia, serving over 80 customers. With backing from the National University of Singapore, Temasek Foundation and A*Star Singapore, Forte Biotech is now expanding commercially and clinically to other livestock and diseases. Kit is passionate about applying scalable, affordable biotech to strengthen food security and sustainability.