TECH PLANTER Singapore 2026 to Showcase Singapore’s Emerging Deep-Tech Innovators on 23 May 2026
Singapore — TECH PLANTER Singapore 2026, organized by Leave a Nest Singapore, is set to take place on 23 May 2026 at E2 Level 1 Lectorial 7, Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT), bringing together promising deep-tech startups, researchers, innovators, corporations, and ecosystem partners from across Singapore and the region.
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 Singapore 2026 aims to create opportunities for startups and researchers to connect with potential collaborators, investors, corporate partners, and mentors while strengthening Singapore’s growing deep-tech ecosystem.
Program Agenda
| TIME | AGENDA |
| 12:30 – 13:00 | Registration |
| 13:00 – 13:30 | Opening Ceremony
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| 13:30 – 14:20 | Presentation Round 1 (Bio Innovation) |
| 14:20 – 14:30 | 10 Minutes Break |
| 14:30 – 15:20 | Presentation Round 2 (Sustainable Futures) |
| 15:20 – 15:30 | 10 Minutes Break |
| 15:30 – 16:20 | Presentation Round 3 (Smart Sensing) |
| 16:30 – 17:30 | Judging Time [For Judges]Partner’s Sharing
Lightning Talk Presentation Poster Session and Networking |
| 17:30 – 18:00 | Award and Closing Ceremony
Photo Time |
Meet the TECH PLANTER Singapore 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 |
| EYO | Nutrition AI Technology tracks nutrition data and auto customizes drink. |
| OrganoBit BioIntelligence | In Silico Methods for Organoid Culture |
| CONNECTIQ | Plug and Play Industrial automation solutions |
| Neurowyzr | Accessible, high-sensitivity digital tools for early brain health screening. |
| XYMA Analytics | Ultrasonic Waveguide-Based Monitoring for High-Temperature Industrial Assets |
| Aquaviolet | Solid State UVx Germicidal Recipe for targeted inactivation of Antimicrobial Resistance Genes (ARG) |
| Another Food | We develop sustainable ingredients and high-value bioactives using plant cell culture. |
| AtlasRobotics | AI-Driven Predictive Maritime Asset Management |
| ETAVOLT | Solar panel regeneration and reycling solutions |
The finalists reflect the diversity and strength of Singapore’s innovation landscape, particularly in sustainability, biotechnology, industrial digitalization, and smart sensing systems.
Lightning Talk Presenters
Apart from the finalist presentations, TECH PLANTER Singapore 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 |
| Byomax | Quantum Diffusion Renewable Carbon Refinery |
| Flow Innovation Ventures | Good quality barista grade coffee in a vending machine |
| Qritive | AI-powered Digital Pathology for Cancer Diagnostics |
| Sensing U | Intelligent wayfinding system addressing disorientation and cognitive stress in built environments |
| Vark Technologies | Smart infrastructure solutions for space-efficient urban parking |
| VCrave Food | Bio-Engineered Precision Nutrition from Moringa |
These lightning talks are expected to encourage meaningful discussions, foster new collaborations, and strengthen connections between innovators and industry stakeholders.
Strengthening Singapore’s Deep-Tech Ecosystem
Through TECH PLANTER Singapore 2026, Leave a Nest Singapore continues its commitment to nurturing deep-tech innovation and supporting researchers, startups, and aspiring innovators 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 Singapore and the wider region.
As Singapore’s deep-tech ecosystem continues to grow, TECH PLANTER remains an important platform connecting innovators with industry leaders, investors, corporates, and strategic partners to accelerate technology development, collaboration, and commercialization.