Agricultural Innovation Takes Center Stage at the AGRI-TECH GRAND PRIX 2026 Philippines

Advancing agricultural innovation through deep technology, Leave a Nest Philippines proudly announces the upcoming AGRI-TECH GRAND PRIX 2026 Philippines, set to take place on March 11, 2026, at Quezon City University. As the first domain-based TECH PLANTER leg to be held outside Japan, this milestone event underscores a decade of commitment to accelerating science and technology for global happiness.

Organized by Leave a Nest Philippines under its flagship TECH PLANTER platform, the AGRI-TECH GRAND PRIX 2026 Philippines aims to spotlight science and technology – driven solutions addressing critical challenges in agriculture. The program focuses on empowering deep tech researchers, university-based innovators, and startups developing breakthrough technologies that enhance productivity, sustainability, food security, and climate resilience.

For more than ten years, TECH PLANTER has served as a gateway for deep tech teams across Japan and six ASEAN countries – the Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Thailand, providing access to mentorship, strategic partnerships, research collaboration opportunities, and investment support. With agriculture remaining one of the Philippines’ most vital yet vulnerable sectors, this domain-focused Grand Prix reflects a strategic push to accelerate the social implementation of agricultural technologies nationwide.

The AGRI-TECH GRAND PRIX 2026 Philippines Demo Day will gather stakeholders from academia, industry, government, and the investment community to witness high-impact pitches from selected finalist teams. These finalists, chosen from a pool of applicants, represent promising innovations ranging from smart farming systems and biotechnology solutions to climate-adaptive technologies and value chain optimization platforms.

Through this initiative, Leave a Nest Philippines reinforces its mission of “Exploring Deep Tech & Solving Deep Issues,” strengthening the country’s agri-tech ecosystem and demonstrating how science and technology can directly contribute to inclusive growth and long-term agricultural sustainability.

Agri – Tech Grand Prix 2026 Philippines Demo Day Finalists!

During the Demo Day, finalist teams will showcase their innovations and share their progress with partners, mentors, and fellow participants. In addition to the Grand Winner and partner awards, the event serves as a platform for connection and growth. Beyond recognition, participants gain access to Leave a Nest’s global Knowledge Platform, cross-border collaboration opportunities, and potential pathways toward commercialization.

Team	Description
PakUAn	Utilization of watermelon peels and rinds as preservative and additive in food products.
BVida	Sustainable, plastic-free slow-release fertilizers (SRFs) for climate-smart and environmentally responsible agriculture.
Eks-Rot	Harnessing native soil microorganisms to protect crops through sustainable, microbial-based disease control.
Greens and Claws	Smart aquaculture powered by IoT and a sustainable recirculating water system turning waste into valuable resources.
Tila-ok Poultry Management System	Enhancing poultry production through intelligent automation, real-time environmental regulation, genetic tracking, and performance variance analysis.
Crop Connect	Accelerating agricultural progress, focusing on the adoption of smallholder farmers to farm-enhancing technology, and establishing meaningful connections across the value chain
HALA-mehn	Evaluating tilapia freshness and estimating shelf life using computer vision and sensors in wet market settings.
Kape Lumad	Accessible coffee quality testing for smallholder farmers.
filrobotics technologies inc.	Converting traditional agricultural machinery particularly Hand Tractors for rice farming with autonomous navigation technology to modernize agriculture.

Stay tuned to this page and our official social media channels for upcoming announcements, exciting event highlights, and the official winners of the AGRI-TECH GRAND PRIX 2026 Philippines.

We look forward to an inspiring day of bold ideas, transformative pitches, and breakthrough agricultural innovations, showcasing the country’s brightest minds and further strengthening the Philippines’ position as a growing hub for deep tech excellence in agri-innovation.

Call for Partners!

The AGRI-TECH GRAND PRIX 2026 Philippines is open to partners, collaborators, and stakeholders who share the vision of building a resilient, innovation-driven agricultural future.

For more information about the AGRI-TECH GRAND PRIX 2026 Philippines and participation opportunities, please contact Leave a Nest Philippines, Inc. by emailing [email protected] with Attention to: Edilyn Odero