Announcement of Finalists and Lightning Talk Speakers for TECH PLANTER Thailand 2026
Leave a Nest Singapore is pleased to announce the nine finalist teams and six Lightning Talk speakers for TECH PLANTER Thailand 2026, selected from a highly competitive pool of applications received from researchers, startups, and innovators across Thailand. Together, these teams represent cutting-edge innovations in deep technology, sustainable engineering, healthcare, food technology, advanced materials, clean energy, water technologies, and the circular bioeconomy, all addressing pressing societal and industrial challenges through science and technology.
The selected teams will showcase their innovations during TECH PLANTER Demo Day Thailand 2026, which will be held on Saturday, 18 July 2026, from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Chulalongkorn University, 10th Floor, Chaloem Rajakumari 60 Building, Bangkok.
TECH PLANTER is Leave a Nest's flagship deep-tech platform that connects researchers, startups, corporations, universities, investors, and government agencies to accelerate the commercialization of science and technology. More than a pitching competition, TECH PLANTER aims to foster long-term collaborations that transform promising research into solutions with real societal impact.
TECH PLANTER Thailand 2026 Finalists
The following nine teams have been selected as finalists and will deliver full presentations during Demo Day:
| Team | Project Theme |
|---|---|
| Nano Coating Tech Co., Ltd. | Nano coating technology for improving performance and reducing maintenance costs |
| Plasma Innovation Co., Ltd. | Plasma-Activated Liquids (PAL) for microbial reduction and low-chemical processing |
| CHOSEN Digital Co., Ltd. | EV Energy Aggregator and Virtual Power Plant |
| LALAMAI TEAM | Smart biodegradable adult diapers with integrated UTI early-screening for aging societies |
| Terra Agritech | Water hyacinth biochar–bacterial cellulose agricultural substrate for nutrient retention |
| KS: Clean & Sustain | Utilization of waste for biodegradable biosurfactants and eco-friendly textile processing |
| Chula Food Tech | Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction (UAE) combined with Spray-Drying Microencapsulation |
| GlycoSphere | Recyclable PcGH5 platform converting underutilized sugarcane bagasse into prebiotic oligosaccharides |
| Hillkoff | Coffogenic™ Bioactive Coffee Fruit Extract Technology |
These finalist teams were selected based on the novelty of their technology, commercialization potential, passion for solving meaningful societal challenges, and expected impact. Prior to Demo Day, each finalist team will participate in mentoring sessions with Leave a Nest and ecosystem partners to strengthen their value proposition, business strategy, and presentation.
Lightning Talk Speakers
In addition to the finalists, six outstanding teams have been selected to deliver Lightning Talks, providing them with an opportunity to showcase their technologies and engage with judges, corporate partners, investors, and fellow innovators.
| Team | Project Theme |
| BioSmart Materials & Technology | Regenerative Soil Technology for Saline Agriculture |
| Noble Dent Tech | A world where fluid and fog never blind a clinician |
| Oxygenity | Digital Feedstock Infrastructure for Sustainable Aviation Fuel |
| Smart Leak Detection Lab | AI-Driven Water Intelligence for Smart Utility Networks |
| Videnvaren+ | Recycled rubber insulation membrane for energy-efficient buildings |
| Zuppar Reborn | Biodegradable fruit stickers made from pineapple waste |
These Lightning Talk speakers represent promising emerging technologies across sustainable agriculture, medical devices, clean energy, water infrastructure, green building materials, and sustainable packaging, further highlighting the diversity of innovation within Thailand's research and startup ecosystem.
Building Thailand's Deep-Tech Ecosystem
TECH PLANTER Thailand 2026 continues Leave a Nest's mission of building an innovation ecosystem where researchers, entrepreneurs, corporations, universities, investors, and government organizations come together to create meaningful collaborations. Throughout the event, participants will have opportunities to connect with industry leaders, explore commercialization pathways, and identify potential partnerships that extend well beyond Demo Day.
We warmly congratulate all finalist teams and Lightning Talk speakers and look forward to witnessing their innovations at TECH PLANTER Thailand 2026. We also invite members of the innovation community to join us in supporting the next generation of deep-tech entrepreneurs and researchers as they work toward solving society's most pressing challenges through science and technology.
For more information please visit https://techplanter.lne.st/thailand/thailand2026/ or contact: info at lne.st (Attn: Siva)