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TECH PLANTER in Indonesia 2026

Discovering and nurturing Deep Tech seeds
and entrepreneurs in Indonesia
ABOUT
Purpose
At universities, research institutes, and corporate laboratories, the "seeds" of science and technology are being born, and it takes a lot of time and effort before they sprout into practical applications. The "TECH PLANTER" organized by Leave a Nest with its partner companies is an ecosystem that aims to discover these seeds and serve as a planter to turn them into businesses. Our program in INDONESIA aimed at discovering and nurturing Deep Tech seeds and entrepreneurs.
Target
  • Early stage startups and pre-startup researchers’ team or individual in Deep Tech Field
  • Mature startups or SMEs seeking collaborators are also welcome, even if they are close to mass production or PMF establishment.
  • Visionaries that aim to change the world and/or their own country to a better place based on the science and tech based seeds
  • Those who are interested in the Japanese market or collaboration with Japanese corporations.
Categories of the TECH
Manufacturing, robotics, IoT, AI, agri-tech, bio-tech, healthcare, med-tech, food-tech, care-tech, marine-tech, ecotech, and etc.
Application Period
2025/10/3(Fri)-2026/5/8(Fri)
Judging Criteria
A panel of judges consisting of Leave a Nest and its partners will evaluate each of the following items.
  1. 01NOVELTY
  2. 02PRACTICABILITY
  3. 03IMPACT TO
    THE WORLD
  4. 04PASSION
Awards
Grand Winner: 10,000,000 IDR & Invitation to Present at TECH PLANTER Asia Final 2026
Leave a Nest Award: Invitation to Present at TECH PLANTER Asia Final 2026
Company Awards: 6,000,000 IDR
Corporate Awards: 6,000,000 IDR (Several of them)
SCHEDULE
10/3[SAT]

Entry Open

Please register from here and fill out the web form to apply.
We also hold information sessions at each university and on an individual to encourage your full registration to tell you how to prepare documents. Please feel free to contact us for more information.

5/8[FRI]

Application deadline & 1st selection

After our closing the application window, a panel of judges consisting of Leave a Nest and its partners will review the applications.
Applicants will be asked to submit information about their team, technology, passion, and future vision via web form.
All applicants will be notified of the results of the screening process and will receive feedback on their applications.
In addition, online individual interviews will be held for those who wish to participate in the presentation review.

6/15[MON]

Announcement of finalists

Selected Finalists will be announced on 22nd June.
For applicants who pass the selection, interviews will be held to brush up their presentations for the final DEMO DAY.
In addition, it is possible to set up interviews with partner companies for the purpose of business consultation and to develop collaboration projects.

7/25[SAT]

TECH PLAN DEMO DAY in Indonesia

The 9 finalist teams that passed our selection will be judged on their presentations.

7/12[FRI]

Supporting period

Even after the DEMO DAY, the contact point between teams and Leave a Nest remains open, allowing discussions to develop their business..
We are responding to a wide range of start-up issues, from incorporation to prototype development, financing, and R&D.
In addition, collaboration between teams and partner companies is becoming more popular in this period to support business development.

PARTNER
Global Partners
Local Partners
ASSET
  1. ASSET01Leave a Nest Communicator
  2. ASSET02Japanese Partner Companies
  3. ASSET03Local Partners
  4. ASSET04Super Factory Group
SUPPORT
  1. SUPPORT01Organizing the vision your business
  2. SUPPORT02Brushing up your presentation
  3. SUPPORT03Opportunities for collaboration with Japanese corporates
  4. SUPPORT04Support for R&D and prototype development
  5. SUPPORT05Support for Knowledge and IP Strategies
  6. SUPPORT06Investment and support for finance
DEMO DAY
Name of the DEMO DAY
TECH PLANTER in Indonesia 2026
Place
West Java Investment Hub, WJIH (Dinas PMPTSP Jawa Barat)
Date & Time
2026/7/25 (Sat)09:30-15:00 in Indonesia Time
Application Period
2025/10/3(Fri)-2026/5/8(Fri)
Eligible Participants
Deep Tech Startups and Research Teams
Organizer
Leave a Nest Malaysia
Timeline
@Indonesia Time
09:00～09:30
Registration
09:30～10:00
Opening Ceremony
10:00～10:50
Presentation Round 1
3 teams (7 Minutes presentation + 5 Minutes Q&A)
10:50～11:00
Break 10 Minutes
11:00～11:50
Presentation Round 2
3 teams (7 Minutes presentation + 5 Minutes Q&A)
11:50～12:00
Break 10 Minutes
12:00～12:50
Presentation Round 3
3 teams (7 Minutes presentation + 5 Minutes Q&A)
12:50～14:00
Judging Time | Lunch and Booths Exhibition
14:00～14:30
Partners Presentation & Lightning Talks Presentation
14:30～15:30
MoU Exchange, Awards Ceremony & Closing
JUDGE
  • Mr. Nur Ahmad Zaim Hussin
    Chief judge
    Director, Leave a Nest Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.
    Mr. Nur Ahmad Zaim Hussin
    Mr. Nur Ahmad Zaim Hussin received his Bachelor Degree in Electronic System Engineering at Malaysia-Japan International Institute of Technology (MJIIT UTM). Before joining Leave a Nest Malaysia, he worked as RF Optimization Engineer and responsible for 2G/3G/LTE KPI Performance analyzing, reporting with recommendation of KPI improvement. Based on his experience in the telecommunication sector, he saw the gap of technology implementation in rural areas especially in the agriculture sector. He would like to bridge this by implementing new technology in the agriculture sector and nurturing a younger generation to become involved in this sector. At Leave a Nest Malaysia, Zaim is in the Education Development Division.
  • Ms. Shiori Yamashita
    Manager of D-LAB, Japan Tobacco Inc.
    Ms. Shiori Yamashita
    Shiori Yamashita is the Manager of D-LAB, Japan Tobacco. She is primarily responsible for new business development based on “Delightful Moment”. JT and D-LAB is not limited to a sector, but respects the “Delightful Moment” all over the world, and they think about what we can do for the moment every day. She is looking for people who can create the “Delightful Moment” with amazing technologies and knowledges together. She graduated from University of East Anglia (UK) with a bachelor in business management.
  • Ms. Nur Hartini binti Mardan
    Manager Tech & Talent Transfer, Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation Berhad
    Ms. Nur Hartini binti Mardan
    Hartini is a Sarawak-born woman in technology and innovation who is actively shaping the state’s digital economy through her role as Manager, Tech & Talent Transfer at Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation (SDEC). Her work focuses on advancing technology adoption, research commercialisation, and digital talent development across academia, industry, and government, supporting Sarawak’s transition towards a knowledge-driven economy. She plays a pivotal role in designing and executing structured, outcome-oriented programmes that translate digital research and innovation into tangible economic value, while strengthening Sarawak’s positioning within the national and global digital ecosystem.
  • Mr. Henry Tao
    Executive Director, UntroD Capital Asia Pte. Ltd.
    Mr. Henry Tao
    In 2023, Henry joined UntroD Capital Asia, which manages the Real Tech Global Fund franchise. He was appointed as a director in 2025. In his current role, he leads direct investments connecting Southeast Asia, Japan, and global markets, while supporting portfolio growth. He’s particularly interested in tech innovations that create meaningful impact in climate and sustainability. Before joining UntroD, he worked on early- and growth-stage investments in the industrial and agri-tech sectors. He began his career at Bayer AG in a global leadership program, holding responsibilities in Germany, the US, and Singapore.He obtained MBA from Harvard Business School.
  • Mr. Norio Asahara
    Regional R&D Director, Ezaki Glico Company, Limited
    Mr. Norio Asahara
    Mr. Asahara is the Director of Research and Development at Glico Asia Pacific, where he leads new business initiatives across the region. Representing a company whose portfolio spans confectionery, ice cream, beverages, dairy, processed foods, and infant milk formula, he is seeking research partners and exploring opportunities for technical collaboration, investment, and ingredient sourcing to drive innovation and expand Glico’s presence in the Asia Pacific market.
  • Mr. Nur Islami Javad
    Founder & Executive Director, invst.ID
    Mr. Nur Islami Javad
    Mr. Nur Islami Javad (Jeff). The Founder of Invst ID (Angel Investor Network) has invested in over 50 starting ups/new venture businesses in Indonesia, also personally serves as commissioner/stakeholder in some of it. As an Ecosystem Enabler, He is active as the Executive Chair of Startup Bandung Community, Cofounder of Business Initiative Movement (BIM), MIT Regional Entrepreneurship Acceleration Program) Core Team and support many other startup/business communities. As the Chief of DEF Sharing Vision (a top IT consulting firm in Indonesia), he supports many digital enterprises.
  • Mr. Muhammad Adi Pradana
    Mr. Muhammad Adi Pradana, Climate Tech Venture Architect, Ecoxyztem (PT Greeneration Indonesia)
    Mr. Muhammad Adi Pradana
    Mr. Muhammad Adi Pradana is a Climate Tech Venture Architect at Ecoxyztem (PT Greeneration Indonesia), where he supports early-stage and growth-stage startups in building scalable and investment-ready businesses. He specializes in venture strategy, fundraising readiness, financial modelling, GTM strategy, and operational system design, helping founders translate innovative technologies into commercially viable ventures. Throughout his career, he has supported climate-tech and circular economy startups such as Waste4Change, Ravelware, BIKI, ReservoAir, and Nawajeeva in strengthening their business strategy, governance, and commercialization readiness.
FINALIST
  •  
    Curaweda
    Azhar Muhammad Fuad
    Generative AI with Ethical Methodology | Ethical AI-Driven Immersive Historical Experience

    Theme:
    Generative AI with Ethical Methodology | Ethical AI-Driven Immersive Historical Experience

  •  
    PT Fitobite Inovasi Nutrisi
    Christentia Steffany
    Functional Nutrition for Healthy Aging

    Theme:
    Functional Nutrition for Healthy Aging

  •  
    Green Rebel Foods Pte. Ltd.
    Max Mandias
    The Archipelago Bridge: Democratizing Sustainable Protein through Ambient Innovation

    Theme:
    The Archipelago Bridge: Democratizing Sustainable Protein through Ambient Innovation

  •  
    PT Ikanesia Nusantara Akuamarin
    Farhan Yusron
    Sustainable Ecofeed Solutions

    Theme:
    Sustainable Ecofeed Solutions

  •  
    Kilatsoon
    Muhammad Fiqri Al Farisi Sitepu
    UGV SIGAP – Modular Multipurpose Robot for Safer, Efficient Agriculture

    Theme:
    UGV SIGAP – Modular Multipurpose Robot for Safer, Efficient Agriculture

  •  
    PT Interstisi Material Maju
    Andika Kristinawati
    BioPalmCycle – Sustainable Green Composites from Palm Waste for Safer Cities and Greener Homes

    Theme:
    BioPalmCycle – Sustainable Green Composites from Palm Waste for Safer Cities and Greener Homes

  •  
    Rajantara
    Abdul Rohmat
    Sustainable and Environmentally Friendly Flame-Retardant (FD) Apparel based on Ramie Natural Fiber (Boehmeria nivea)

    Theme:
    Sustainable and Environmentally Friendly Flame-Retardant (FD) Apparel based on Ramie Natural Fiber (Boehmeria nivea)

  •  
    WearaTech
    Muhammad Yusuf Arya Ramadhan
    Industrial Safety & Compliance Technology

    Theme:
    Industrial Safety & Compliance Technology

  •  
    Sopongiro
    Wak Leman aka Bambang
    Decentralized Plant-Based Omega Ecosystem for Nutritional Security & Smallholder Income

    Theme:
    Decentralized Plant-Based Omega Ecosystem for Nutritional Security & Smallholder Income

LIGHTNING TALK
Team Theme Representative
HeroPeels Heropeels: Real Tech Bio-conversion to Mitigate Indonesia’s Waste Hazards and Carbon Emissions. Irham Ahda Haunan
Enceng Mania Circular Biomaterials from Invasive Aquatic Plants Muhammad Zulfahmi Febriansyah
CV Faber Instrument Indonesia Sustainable Audio Innovation – Converting Teak Wood Waste into High-Performance Speaker Systems Devasari Rahmawati
PT Tani Pangandaran Maju Sarerea Integrated Coffee Traceability & Circular Ecosystem for Climate-Resilient Agriculture Martina Fridayanti Miharja
Nodeflux General Public Security And Surveillance with Massive Data Processing and Searching Adhi Nugroho Murbini
PT Damar Alam Nirwana Damar Biocubes. The solution for renewable energy and waste management Amaliya F. Wijaya
NEWS
Official Finalist Lineup for TECH PLANTER in Indonesia 2026 Demo Day
2026/06/24 Official Finalist Lineup for TECH PLANTER in Indonesia 2026 Demo Day
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2025/08/25 BIKI Shines Bright: Grand Winner of TECH PLAN DEMO DAY Asia Final 2025
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ANNOUNCING THE PARTNERS AND ESTEEMED JUDGES FOR TECH PLANTER ASIA FINAL 2025
2025/08/17 ANNOUNCING THE PARTNERS AND ESTEEMED JUDGES FOR TECH PLANTER ASIA FINAL 2025
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