Calling for Startups and Researcher Teams to join TECH PLANTER Singapore 2026!
Leave a Nest’s TECH PLANTER is a platform that Leave a Nest started in 2014 to support Deep-Tech startups around the world. Our ASEAN network has grown to 1800+ startup and research teams in 6 countries! The TECH PLANTER platform allows support to innovations from all aspects including prototyping support, IP strategy, investments, and most significantly, connecting with large corporates, especially from Japan.
Sharing the name with the platform, TECH PLANTER in Singapore is a seed acceleration program designed for early-stage deep-tech startups, as well as pre-startup researchers. The TECH PLANTER program is focused on solving deep societal issues through technology related but not limited to agriculture, biotechnology, drones, IoT, medical, and other fields.
Following the application period, a total of 9 finalists will be selected to present their innovative business idea and solution to the panel of judges from multinational corporations, venture capitals, government agencies, and startup supporters at a Demo Day. Besides the finalist teams, there will be opportunities for non-finalists to showcase their technology through participation in the lightning talk session and a poster presentation.
| Date | Saturday, 23rd May 2025 |
| Time | 13.00-18.00 Hours (Singapore local time) |
| Venue | The Treetop, SCAPE (Subject to further confirmation) |
Demo Day Timetable
| 12:30 – 13:00 | Registration |
| 13:00 – 13:30 | Opening Ceremony |
| 13:30 – 14:20 | Presentation Round 1 |
| 14:20 – 14:30 | Break |
| 14:30 – 15:20 | Presentation Round 2 |
| 15:20 – 15:30 | Break |
| 15:30 – 16:20 | Presentation Round 3 |
| 16:20 – 16:30 | Break |
| 16:30 – 17:30 | Judging, Lightning talks / Poster Session |
| 17:30 – 18:00 | Awards & Closing Ceremony |
SIGN UP FOR TECH PLANTER SINGAPORE 2026 NOW
If you would like to learn more about the previous iterations of TECH PLANTER SINGAPORE, please refer to the links below!
TECH PLANTER 2025 Partners, Teams and Judge Affiliations
TECH PLANTER SINGAPORE 2025 Report
Hope to see you at TECH PLANTER !
For inquiries, drop us an email at info-asia “at” lne.st (Attention: Ayu / Ruchira)