TECH VENTURE MEETUP MALAYSIA 2026
Date: 21 January 2026 (Wednesday)
Time: 09:00 AM – 02:00 PM (MY Time)
Venue: MRANTI Park, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Theme: Open to the World: Innovate, Scale, and Go Public
What is TECH VENTURE MEET UP?
A platform for real-tech startups to meet up with corporate partners, venture capitalists, manufacturers, and funding agencies to explore collaboration and funding opportunities.
Who Should Attend?
Startups that wish to grow their business, venture capitalists and corporate venture capitalists looking to grow their portfolio, and government organisations.
Tech Venture Meetup Distinctive Features
Deep Tech Startups – Focus on Deep Tech startups
Funding Opportunities – Connecting startups with potential investors
Encourage Collaboration – Forge collaborations with corporates and other startups
Frontier of Innovation – Offering insights into the latest technologies from ASEAN and Japan
Tech Venture Meet Up Program Agenda
| TIME (MYT) | AGENDA |
| 9:00 – 9:30 | Registration |
| 9:30 – 9:40 | Welcoming Remarks Mr. Ashran Ghazi Chief Executive Officer, MRANTI |
| 9:40 – 9:45 | Opening Remarks: Dr. Yuko Ueno, Director, Leave a Nest Malaysia |
| 9:45 – 10:00 | Keynote Speech |
| 10:00 – 10:30 | Partners’ Presentations |
| 10:30 -11:00 | Startups Pitching I: 6 teams |
| 11:00- 11:05 | Break |
| 11:05 – 11:50 | Panel Discussion: Deep Tech to Public Tech: Preparing Science-Based Startups for the IPO Path |
| 11:50 – 12:20 | Ask Me Anything: Navigating the IPO Readiness Journey |
| 12:20 – 12:50 | Startups Pitching II: 6 teams |
| 12:50 – 13:00 | VIP Booth Tour |
| 13:00 – 14:45 | Lunch & Deep Tech Venture of the Year Award Ceremony |
| 14:45 – 15:00 | Closing Remarks : Mr. Abdul Hakim Sahidi, Managing Director, Leave a Nest Malaysia |
The Southeast Asian (SEA) Deep Tech Venture of the Year Award Ceremony
Leave a Nest Group is thrilled to announce the Southeast Asian (SEA) Deep Tech Venture of the Year award ceremony, dedicated to honoring Deep Tech ventures tackling profound challenges within the region and globally.
These prestigious awards will be presented to four outstanding Deep Tech Ventures representing Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, and the Philippines. These ventures are entrusted to serve as exemplary role models for the next generation of entrepreneurs in Southeast Asia, inspiring and encouraging the growth of more Deep Tech ventures throughout the region.
DF Automation (Malaysia) : Enhancing industrial efficiency through robotics
DF Automation & Robotics is a Malaysian robotics company specializing in Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) and Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) that automate material handling and logistics across industries such as semiconductors, automotive, electronics, and warehousing. Founded in 2012, the company designs and builds smart, flexible robotic solutions that enhance productivity and workplace safety. With its proprietary navigation technology and fleet management systems, DF’s robots are now widely adopted throughout Southeast Asia, India, Europe and beyond.
GaraSTEM (Vietnam) : Providing STEM Learning Kits for School Students to Create, Innovate and Code
GaraSTEM is driving a transformation in Vietnam’s STEM education landscape. Specializing in robotics, electronics, AI and IoT, GaraSTEM delivers affordable, high-quality kits and software that let students build, program and experiment from an early age. Their G-Robot product line includes dozens of modular kits with sensors and bricks for real-world applications. Their GaraSTEM LMS / Netlearn platform supports schools and teachers in deploying STEM curricula more effectively.
MUU (Thailand) : Precision fermentation as a sustainable alternative
MUU is a food-tech company based in Bangkok, Thailand, focused on developing next-gen alternative proteins that support better health, animal welfare, and environmental sustainability through precision fermentation technology. The product, “MUU Protein”, has a clean taste and smell, contains no lactose, cholesterol, hormones, or antibiotics, and is suitable for a wide range of applications — enabling high-protein versions of foods and drinks. The production process also reduces environmental impact by over 90% compared to traditional farming.
VFlow Technologies (Singapore) : Scalable and safe renewable energy integration
VFlowTech is a Singapore headquartered deep tech company pioneering vanadium redox flow battery (VRFB) systems for long-duration energy storage. Established in 2018, VFlowTech focuses on developing safe, scalable, and sustainable energy storage solutions. The company has installed their long duration storage systems in over 11 countries globally and is supporting Singapore’s ambition to be a global leader in clean energy innovation and with the vision to drive the world towards energy equity where everyone can access clean energy at affordable pricing.
Registration
To register as attendees, please click here or scan the QR code:
If you are startups, innovator, tech owner, or Tech Planter alumnus, and interested in pitching or booth, please register your interest here, or scan the QR:
Fees
Pitching: FREE
Booth (TP Alumni & COG Tenant) : FREE
Booth (Non-Tech Planter Alumni & Non-COG Tenant) : RM1000
Payment is required only if you are selected to showcase at the booth.
Contact
Ms. Mahirah ([email protected])
Mr. Khalid ([email protected])