TECH PLANTER Heads South: Mindanao Gears Up for First Regional Program!
Davao City, Philippines – April 2 – Leave a Nest Philippines breaks new ground once again, announcing the inaugural Mindanao leg of its highly successful TECH PLANTER program! This expansion marks a significant milestone, fostering the growth of deep technology in the southernmost region of the Philippines.
Building on Success: From Visayas to Mindanao
TECH PLANTER, launched in Japan in 2014, has been empowering deep tech researchers and startups nationwide in the Philippines since 2017. The regional approach complementing the national-scale implementations has proven effective in fostering collaboration between local players and accelerating the growth of regional deep tech ecosystems.
Following the successful implementation of the first regional TECH PLANTER program in Visayas in Iloilo City last year, Leave a Nest Philippines is thrilled to bring this initiative to Mindanao, a region teeming with untapped potential.
Deep Tech Takes Root in Mindanao
TECH PLANTER is a deep tech-focused program targeted to research teams and startups with passion in solving deep social issues using the research- or S&T-based technologies they developed. This encompasses fields like agriculture and fisheries, marine science, biotechnology, clean technologies, healthcare, engineering, and more. While TECH PLANTER has traditionally supported researchers and startups nationwide, the uneven distribution of resources across the Philippine archipelago needs a more localized approach to deep tech development.
Similar to Japan, where regional initiatives fostered collaboration between local players, Mindanao TECH PLANTER aims to empower Mindanaoan institutions and stakeholders to nurture a robust deep tech ecosystem. This decentralized model bridges the resource gap between Manila and other regions and provides more avenues for local and foreign ecosystem players, usually only reaching the Metro Manila innovation ecosystem, to witness innovation builders and initiatives in the regions, which ultimately propels Mindanao's economic growth.
Calling All Mindanao Innovators!
Leave a Nest Philippines invites universities, deep tech startups, incubators, accelerators, and all Philippine startup enablers in Mindanao to participate. Showcase your groundbreaking research, innovative ideas, and cutting-edge startups at the inaugural Mindanao TECH PLANTER Demo Day!
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Interested individuals and teams are encouraged to apply for MIN TP 2025 through this application link : |
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The application form is under the Leave a Nest ID portal. Applicants are required to create a Leave a Nest ID Account to access the application form. |
Application for the MINDANAO TECH PLANTER 2025 starts today! and will have its last full day of registration on April 27, 2025!
Partnership Opportunities Abound
Companies and organizations across the Philippines and beyond are encouraged to join hands with Mindanao TECH PLANTER. Become a vital partner and play a crucial role in propelling the region's deep tech scene! Fostering partnerships between Leave a Nest, researchers, and industry leaders will unlock the potential for revolutionary solutions to local and global challenges. Companies and financial institutions in Mindanao interested in supporting local researchers and startups are encouraged to contact Leave a Nest Philippines ([email protected] with attention to: Joanna Marie Cua or Bryan Angelo Foronda) to explore partnership opportunities.
Join the Movement, Shape the Future
Every application contributes to building a vibrant deep tech ecosystem in Mindanao. Register and become part of a dynamic network of passionate individuals and teams working towards a brighter future. Together, let's unlock the immense potential of Mindanao's deep tech innovators!