Deep Tech Innovation Spotlight: Etavolt Triumphs at TECH PLAN Demo Day Singapore 2026
SINGAPORE, 23rd May 2026 — Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) was buzzing with forward-thinking energy as Leave a Nest Singapore hosted TECH PLANTER Singapore 2026 with the support of it's esteemed partners. This deep tech pitching platform brought together innovators, researchers, startups, and industry leaders from across the region.
After a highly competitive round of pitches and deliberations, the judging panel selected the following teams for their outstanding innovation and potential.
The Grand Winner Award | Etavolt
The Innovation: Etavolt is advancing sustainable energy solutions through innovative technologies that address critical challenges in the clean energy and electrification space.
The Reward: SGD 3,000 and an invitation to join the TECH PLANTER Asia Finals 2026.
Why They Won: While operating in a highly specialized niche, the judges recognized Etavolt’s technology as both timely and essential for building a more sustainable future. Its strong scalability and long-term relevance positioned the team as a standout contender with significant future potential.
Leave a Nest Award | Connect IQ
The Innovation: Connect IQ develops solutions that strengthen industrial operations and support SMEs through smarter, more connected systems and technologies.
The Reward: An invitation to join the TECH PLANTER Asia Finals 2026.
Why They Won: The judges acknowledged Connect IQ’s strong potential to create meaningful impact across industries, particularly through its ability to support SMEs not only in Singapore, but across multiple countries in the region.
Glocalink Award | Another Food
The Innovation: Another Food is driving innovation in the food sector through sustainable and forward-looking solutions aligned with future consumer and environmental needs.
The Reward: SGD 2,000.
Why They Won: The team’s vision and technological direction strongly resonated with Glocalink’s innovation goals, opening opportunities for deeper collaboration and future synergies.
Taisei Award | Etavolt (Double Award)
The Innovation: Etavolt’s sustainable technology solutions demonstrate strong applicability within infrastructure and construction-related projects.
The Reward: SGD 2,000.
Why They Won: As a major construction company, Taisei places strong emphasis on sustainability and future-ready infrastructure. The judges saw clear potential for Etavolt’s solutions to contribute meaningful value to Taisei’s ongoing and future projects.
SLINGSHOT 2026 Award | Organobit BioIntelligence
The Innovation: Organobit leverages AI-driven technologies alongside Organoid development to accelerate drug discovery and development processes, enabling faster and more efficient biomedical innovation.
The Reward: Fast Track access to the SLINGSHOT 2026 Top 250.
Why They Won: The judges were impressed by Organobit’s application of AI in transforming the drug discovery landscape, particularly in alignment with Singapore’s RIE2030 vision to strengthen innovation in healthcare and biomedical sciences.
While TECH PLANTER Singapore 2026 has concluded, the journey for Singapore’s emerging deep tech innovators is only just beginning. Leave a Nest Singapore extends its heartfelt appreciation to the distinguished judges, partners, mentors, and innovators who came together to demonstrate how science and technology can shape a more sustainable and impactful future.
The momentum now shifts to the TECH PLANTER Asia Final 2026, taking place on 27 August 2026 at MRANTI Park, Kuala Lumpur, where selected teams from Singapore will join leading deep tech startups and researchers from across Asia and Japan on the regional stage.