Philippines Regional TECH PLANTER returns with: Mindanao TECH PLANTER 2026

Leave a Nest Philippines continues its renowned TECH PLANTER program, as the next regional implementation will be taking place in Davao City, Mindanao on the 26th of September 2026. By providing the opportunity for local deep tech startups to collaborate and form meaningful connections with interested partners, Mindanao TECH PLANTER 2026 seeks to further develop the deep tech ecosystems within the region.

The Core of TECH PLANTER Program

The main purpose of TECH PLANTER is to identify researchers and startup organizations who exhibit the passion and the desire to introduce meaningful solutions to the deep-rooted issues of society. Through the use of their skills and knowledge in developing research-backed technologies, these ideas are driven one step further in their development as they address issues related to agriculture, marine science, food security, life sciences, eco sustainability, biology, and other verticals where STEM-based technologies are used to solve deep social issues.The regional implementation takes after the parent program in Japan, where the different regions of Japan were given their own opportunities to present their research. By once again adopting the Regional TECH PLANTER in Mindanao, it would be the Mindanaoan institutions and stakeholders who will be receiving this opportunity for development. In the Philippines, shifting the focus to beyond Metro Manila allows for the growth of the deep tech ecosystem to take root and grow throughout the country, which in turn allows for more collaboration and growth between regions.

On-site Demo Day Details

• Date and Time: September 26, 2026 (Saturday) Full Day
• Venue: Davao City, Region 11 (Exact venue to be announced)
• Note: Only invited applicant teams, partners, and guests will be able to participate during the on-site Demo Day.

Open Call to Mindanao Deep Tech Startups, Researchers, and Innovators

Leave a Nest Philippines is extending its invitation to universities, deep tech startups, incubators, accelerators, and startup enables in Mindanao to apply and participate in this event, as a platform to showcase research, new ideas, and developing technologies during the Mindanao TECH PLANTER Demo Day on September 26, 2026.

Mindanao TECH PLANTER 2026 Application Link and QR

Reminders	Scan the QR code to register for the event
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. Interested individuals and teams are encouraged to apply for MIN TP 2026 through this application link: https://techplanter.lne.st/MindanaoTP26-Reg Application Deadline: July 10, 2026 (Friday) 11:59 PM

For a more detailed explanation on Mindanao TECH PLANTER and the TECH PLANTER Program as a whole, Leave a Nest Philippines will be hosting online information sessions throughout the application period.

The information session schedule is as listed below:

• 1st Information Session – June 17, 2026 (2:30 PM – 4:00 PM)
  Register here by June 16, 2026: https://techplanter.lne.st/MinTP2026-Info-reg1 

• 2nd Information Session – June 26, 2026 (1:30 PM – 3:00 PM)
  Registration details to be released after the 1st Information Session is finished.

Potential Partnerships for Mindanaoan Deep Tech Ecosystem

International and local companies and organizations who share the same goals as the TECH PLANTER program in developing a deeply connected ecosystem that allows for startups to thrive and introduce their technologies to society are key players in supporting this initiative.

Institutions and companies who are interested but have yet to begin supporting the program are encouraged to contact Leave a Nest Philippines ([email protected] with attention to: Josemaria Sison or Neil Clarence Diaz) to explore partnership opportunities.

By registering and applying to the Mindanao TECH PLANTER 2026, what takes place is more than a showcase of bright new ideas, but also the building of a more sustainable ecosystem that enables growth and development nationwide.