TECH PLANTER Malaysia 2026 to Showcase Malaysia’s Emerging Deep-Tech Innovators on 16 May 2026
Cyberjaya, — TECH PLANTER Malaysia 2026, organized by Leave a Nest Malaysia, is set to take place on 16 May 2026 at CoPlace 10, Centre of Garage, Cyberjaya, bringing together promising deep-tech startups, researchers, innovators, corporations, and ecosystem partners from across Malaysia.
The annual platform serves as an important ecosystem-building initiative that supports deep-tech innovation, commercialization, and collaboration between academia and industry. This year’s event will feature finalist presentations, lightning talks, networking opportunities, partner showcases, and an award ceremony celebrating impactful technologies addressing real-world societal and industrial challenges.
TECH PLANTER Malaysia 2026 aims to create opportunities for startups and researchers to connect with potential collaborators, investors, corporate partners, and mentors while strengthening Malaysia’s growing deep-tech ecosystem.
Program Agenda
| TIME | AGENDA |
| 09:00 – 09:30 | Registration |
| 09:30 – 10:00 | Opening Ceremony
|
| 10:00 – 10:50 | Presentation Round 1 (Smart Systems) |
| 10:50 – 11:00 | 10 Minutes Break |
| 11:00 – 11:50 | Presentation Round 2 (Eco-Sustainability) |
| 11:50 – 12:00 | 10 Minutes Break |
| 12:00 – 12:50 | Presentation Round 3 (Bio-Health) |
| 12:50 – 13:00 | 10 Minutes Break |
| 13:00 – 14:30 | Judging Time| Lunch | Booth Tour & Poster Discussion
Partner’s Sharing Lightning Talk Presentation |
| 14:30 – 14:50 | Award Ceremony |
| 14:50 – 15:00 | Award and Closing Ceremony by Mr. Abdul Hakim Sahidi
Photo Session |
The event is expected to provide an engaging platform for knowledge exchange, collaboration discussions, and partnership development among startups, researchers, industry players, and investors.
Meet the TECH PLANTER Malaysia 2026 Finalists
A total of nine finalist teams have been selected under three categories, showcasing innovative technologies and solutions with strong societal and commercial potential.
| Finalist | |
| Team | Project Title |
| Innoveam Sdn Bhd | Collaveo is a modular 3D DataOps platform that turns fragmented industrial data into shared operational understanding. |
| ALT Synergy Sdn Bhd | RegTech (Regulatory Technology) that turns complex laws into programmable code. |
| Terrasense | Autonomous slope monitoring for disaster prevention and geotechnical safety. |
| Materials In Works | ircular economy through sticker liner recycling. |
| Rich Trees Consultancy Sdn Bhd | Carbon sequestration and tree monitoring platform. |
| Waste2watt | Converting agricultural waste (chicken manure) into energy and fertilizer. |
| Engkala BioInnovators | Utilizing the Litsea garciae (Engkala) for functional foods. |
| GohLab | Yeast-engineered enzymes for gluten-safe bread. |
| TML Lab Sdn Bhd | Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) for gut microbiome profiling. |
The finalists reflect the diversity and strength of Malaysia’s innovation landscape, particularly in sustainability, biotechnology, industrial digitalization, and smart systems.
Lightning Talk Presenters
Apart from the finalist presentations, TECH PLANTER Malaysia 2026 will also feature a series of lightning talks from technology companies and innovators, offering participants insights into emerging technologies, research applications, and innovative business solutions.
| Lightning Talk | |
| Team | Project Title |
| Einstronic Enterprise Sdn Bhd | Sprout Technology – Simplifying hardware and IoT learning barriers |
| Reclimate Sdn Bhd | Biochar Production & Carbon Removal Platform. Agricultural biomass waste |
| Microbiome Sdn Bhd | AI-Enabled Gut Microbiome Platform – Lack of Personalized Gut Health Insights |
| Pretech Global Sdn Bhd | Plant Prebiotic |
| TwinCrab Solution | TwinCrab Solution. An intelligent monitoring system for detecting soft-shell crab moulting automatically. |
| Enygma Technologies Sdn Bhd | AI in inspection, monitoring, surveillance, and asset integrity |
These lightning talks are expected to encourage meaningful discussions, foster new collaborations, and strengthen connections between innovators and industry stakeholders.
Strengthening Malaysia’s Deep-Tech Ecosystem
Through TECH PLANTER Malaysia 2026, Leave a Nest Malaysia continues its commitment to nurturing deep-tech innovation and supporting researchers and startups in transforming scientific discoveries and technologies into impactful solutions for society.
The event highlights the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration and cross-sector partnerships in addressing critical societal and industrial challenges while creating sustainable innovation opportunities for Malaysia and the wider region.
As Malaysia’s deep-tech ecosystem continues to grow, TECH PLANTER remains an important platform connecting innovators with industry leaders, investors, and strategic partners to accelerate technology development and commercialization.
About TECH PLANTER
TECH PLANTER is a deep-tech platform initiated by Leave a Nest Group that supports startups, researchers, and innovators through mentorship, strategic partnerships, and global ecosystem connections. The program aims to accelerate technologies capable of solving deep societal issues while promoting sustainable innovation and cross-border collaboration.
About Leave a Nest Malaysia
Leave a Nest Malaysia is part of the Leave a Nest Group, a knowledge manufacturing company dedicated to advancing science, technology, education, and entrepreneurship. Through various initiatives and collaborative platforms, Leave a Nest Malaysia supports innovators and researchers in transforming ideas into impactful solutions for society.