Announces Partners and Esteemed Panel of Judges for Upcoming TECH PLANTER Malaysia 2026 Demo Day
Cyberjaya— Leave a Nest Malaysia is proud to announce the official partners and distinguished panel of judges for the upcoming TECH PLANTER Malaysia 2026 Demo Day, scheduled to take place on 16 May 2026 at the Centre of Garage, Cyberjaya.
As one of Southeast Asia’s leading deep-tech acceleration platforms, TECH PLANTER Malaysia continues its mission to empower researchers, startups, and innovators who are committed to solving deep societal issues through science and technology. The 2026 edition will bring together visionary entrepreneurs, industry leaders, investors, and ecosystem builders from Malaysia and Japan to foster meaningful collaborations and technological advancement.
This year’s Demo Day is made possible through the support of a strong network of local and global partners that share the vision of nurturing impactful deep-tech innovation.
Strong Industry Collaboration Through Strategic Partnerships
TECH PLANTER Malaysia 2026 proudly welcomes the following organisations as partners for this year’s programme:
Local Partners
- Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Berhad
- Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation (SDEC)
- Selangor Information Technology & Digital Economy Corporation (SIDEC)
- Malaysian Debt Ventures Berhad (MDV)
Global Partners
- JT
- UntroD Capital Asia
- Ezaki Glico
Strategic Partner
- Koppiku
These partnerships reflect the growing commitment from both Malaysian and international organisations to support emerging technologies, entrepreneurship, and cross-border innovation ecosystems.
Distinguished Panel of Judges
TECH PLANTER Malaysia 2026 will feature an accomplished panel of judges comprising experts from academia, industry, venture capital, and innovation organisations across Malaysia and Japan.
Heading the panel as Chief Judge is:
Joining him on the judging panel are:
Together, the judges bring extensive expertise in biotechnology, digital innovation, energy systems, venture investment, food technology, corporate innovation, and cross-border business development. Their insights and mentorship will play an important role in identifying and supporting the next generation of deep-tech innovators in Malaysia.
Advancing Deep Tech Innovation in Malaysia
TECH PLANTER Malaysia serves as a platform for researchers and startups to showcase breakthrough technologies while gaining access to mentorship, funding opportunities, and international collaboration networks. The programme focuses on creating sustainable solutions that address pressing global and local challenges across sectors such as food technology, healthcare, energy, agriculture, advanced manufacturing, and digital transformation.
The TECH PLANTER Malaysia 2026 Demo Day is expected to attract innovators, researchers, corporates, government agencies, and investors from across the region, further strengthening Malaysia’s position as an emerging deep-tech hub in Asia.
For more information about TECH PLANTER Malaysia 2026, please visit Leave a Nest Malaysia’s official channels and social media platforms.