Announcement of Finalists for TECH PLAN DEMO DAY in Malaysia 2026
Leave a Nest is proud to announce the nine outstanding finalist teams selected for the TECH PLANTER Malaysia 2026 Demo Day. These teams were chosen from a competitive pool of 57 applications representing diverse fields and institutions across the nation.
TECH PLANTER is a leading deep-tech acceleration platform dedicated to supporting visionary researchers and startups that create meaningful societal impact. Since its Malaysian debut in 2015, the program has served as a vital hub for nurturing local innovation.
The selected finalists will pitch their groundbreaking solutions on May 16, 2026, at the Centre of Garage, Cyberjaya. The teams are categorized into three strategic thematic groups:
Smart Systems
These teams are driving innovations for industrial digitization & compliance infrastructure:
| Team | Product/ Technology |
| Innoveam Sdn Bhd | Hardware-agnostic VR software for industrial simulation and training. |
| ALT Synergy Sdn Bhd | RegTech (Regulatory Technology) that turns complex laws into programmable code. |
| Terrasense (UM) | Autonomous slope monitoring for disaster prevention and geotechnical safety. |
Eco-Sustainability
These teams showcase cutting-edge technologies grounded in sustainable ecosystems & circular economy:
| Team | Product/ Technology |
| Materials In Works | Circular economy through sticker liner recycling. |
| Rich Tree Consultancy | Carbon sequestration and tree monitoring platform. |
| Waste2Watt (USM) | Converting agriculture waste (chicken manure) into energy and fertilizer. |
Bio-Health
These teams are transforming the advanced biotech & healthcare landscape through technology and innovation:
| Team | Product/ Technology |
| Engkala BioInnovators (UNIMAS) | Utilizing the Litsea garciae (Engkala) for functional foods. |
| GohLab (UKM) | Yeast-engineered enzymes for gluten-safe bread. |
| TML Lab | Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) for gut microbiome profiling. |
As we gather at the Centre of Garage in Cyberjaya on May 16, we look forward to witnessing the breakthroughs that will drive sustainable progress, empower communities, and transform industries.
| Time | Agenda |
| 09:00 – 09:30 | Registration |
| 09:30 – 10:00 | Opening Ceremony |
| 10:00 – 10:50 | Presentation Round 1 (Smart Systems) |
| 10:50 – 11:00 | Break |
| 11:00 – 11:50 | Presentation Round 2 (Eco-Sustainability) |
| 11:50 – 12:00 | Break |
| 12:00 – 12:50 | Presentation Round 2 (Bio-Health) |
| 13:00 – 14:00 | Lunch Break Judging Time Lightning Talk Presentation Partner's Sharing |
| 14:00 – 14:30 | Award & Closing Ceremony Photo Session |
| 14:30 – 15:00 | Networking Session |
For any inquiries regarding TECH PLANTER in Malaysia, please contact izwan at [email protected].