TECH PLANTER in Vietnam 2026｜TECH PLANTER by リバネス｜未解決の課題"ディープイシュー"を科学技術の集合体“ディープテック“で解決する、アジア最大級のディープテックベンチャーエコシステム

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 VIETNAM 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

2025/12/1(Mon)-2026/5/22(Fri)

Judging Criteria

A panel of judges consisting of Leave a Nest and its partners will evaluate each of the following items.

01NOVELTY
02PRACTICABILITY
03IMPACT TO
THE WORLD
04PASSION

Awards

Grand Winner: 18.000.000 VND & Invitation to Present at TECH PLANTER Asia Final 2026
Leave a Nest Award: Invitation to Present at TECH PLANTER Asia Final 2026
Corporate Awards: 12.000.000 VND (Several of them)

SCHEDULE

12/1[MON]: 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.

6/23[MON]: Announcement of finalists

Selected Finalists will be announced in the middle of 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.

7/11[SAT]: TECH PLAN DEMO DAY in Vietnam

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

Aug-: 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

Strategic Partners

ASSET

ASSET01Leave a Nest Communicator
ASSET02Japanese Partner Companies
ASSET03Local Partners
ASSET04Super Factory Group

SUPPORT

SUPPORT01Organizing the vision your business
SUPPORT02Brushing up your presentation
SUPPORT03Opportunities for collaboration with Japanese corporates
SUPPORT04Support for R&D and prototype development
SUPPORT05Support for Knowledge and IP Strategies
SUPPORT06Investment and support for finance

DEMO DAY

Name of the DEMO DAY

TECH PLANTER in Vietnam 2026

Place

The Sentry C, 3A-3B, 15 Lê Thánh Tôn, Sài Gòn, Hồ Chí Minh 70000, Vietnam

Date & Time

2026/7/11 (Sat)13:00-18:00 in Vietnam Time

Application Period

2025/12/1(Mon)-2026/5/22(Fri)

Eligible Participants

Deep Tech Startups and Research Teams

Organizer

Leave a Nest Japan & Malaysia

Timeline @Vietnam Time

13:00～13:30: Opening Ceremony
13:30～16:20: Finalist Presentations
16:20～17:30: Judging, Lightning talks & Poster presentation
17:30～18:00: Awards & Closing

JUDGE

Chief judge
Representative Director COO, Leave a Nest
Dr. Shuichiro Takahashi

Dr. Shuichiro Takahashi received a Ph.D. in Life Science from the Graduate School of Frontier Sciences at the University of Tokyo. He is a founding member of Leave a Nest and has been building a foundation for R&D projects as the core of Knowledge Manufacturing. He has initiated unique business models such as the “LNest Grant” which is a research grant system with private corporate partners, and has led numerous projects involving industry, academia, and the education sector. He has been the Representative Director and COO since 2010. In addition, he is supporting a Japanese expansion project of a venture company from South East Asia. He is also involved in investment in seed stage deep-tech startups as a Representative Director of Leave a Nest Capital.
Program Manager, BSSC
Mr. Le Hoang Phuong

Mr. Le Hoang Phuong, the Program Manager at BSSC, is a highly skilled professional with a diverse background encompassing business advisory and sales representation. He has served as a Former Advisor to VBP and Meinan Vietnam, and as a Sales Representative for Unilever Vietnam, one of the country's most successful FMCG companies, which has equipped him with valuable insights into business development. His international experience further extends to his role as Deputy Sales Manager at Next Ads in Singapore and as Head of Business Development for the Automotive Division at Tan Thanh Do Group. This extensive and varied career path underscores his adaptability and proficiency in different industries and markets. Additionally, Mr. Le Hoang Phuong holds a Professional Certificate in Brokerage from the Mercantile Exchange of Vietnam. With his robust background in advisory, sales, and business development, he could tackle challenges and drive growth in diverse business environments.
Investment Associate, Capital JDI
Mr. Khương Nguyễn Công Thành (Tommy)

Khương Nguyễn Công Thành (Tommy) is a distinguished professional with extensive expertise in business development and digital transformation. He holds a degree in Digital Business from RMIT and has completed advanced leadership programs from renowned institutions. Tommy has successfully spearheaded projects and initiatives in various sectors, contributing to significant organizational growth and innovation. His past roles include:
COO and Co-founder - Roscommon System
Reactor Venture Scout - Reactor School
COO and Co-founder - GOVO
With over 2 years of mentoring, portfolio supporting, and investment analyzing to startups throughout Southeast Asia, Tommy is currently the Investment Associate at Capital JDI - a Singapore VC investing in pre-seed to seed stage SEA startups with the ticket size of from USD$50K to USD$100K.
President & CEO, KOBASHI HOLDINGS Co., Ltd.
Mr. Shojiro Kobashi

Shojiro Kobashi is the fourth-generation successor of a family-run agricultural machinery manufacturer founded in 1910. He officially took over the business in 2016. KOBASHI has long contributed to the mechanization of Japanese agriculture as an agricultural machinery manufacturer. In 2017, in line with a group restructuring, he established KOBASHI HOLDINGS Co., Ltd., assuming the role of President and CEO. Under the corporate philosophy of “Cultivating the Earth (make the world better)“, he has worked to address global challenges by leveraging the company’s century-long heritage of experience, knowledge, and technology. In 2020, he founded KOBASHI ROBOTICS Co., Ltd., and launched the “Manufacturing Booster” program to comprehensively support startups engaged in product development and manufacturing. Through this initiative, he has actively built partnerships with deep-tech startups in Southeast Asia. He sees it as his mission to accelerate the real-world deployment of technologies that tackle the most pressing global issues through the power of manufacturing. He holds an MBA from Waseda University Graduate School of Business Administration.
Executive Director, UntroD Capital Asia Pte. Ltd.
Mr. Daiki Kumamoto

Daiki Kumamoto is Director of UntroD Capital Asia, where he leads deep-tech investments across Southeast Asia and the firm’s second Global Fund. Since joining UntroD in 2019, he has played a key role in building the firm’s regional investment platform and expanding its presence across Southeast Asia. He has been involved in approximately 20 deep-tech investments across Japan and Southeast Asia, primarily in healthcare, energy, and advanced materials. In addition to investment execution, he supports portfolio companies through strategic partnerships, research collaborations, and market expansion initiatives connecting Southeast Asia and Japan. Beyond his investment activities, he has served as a non-executive director and startup founder in the healthcare and social welfare sectors. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Policy Management from Keio University, is a former President of AIESEC in Japan, and a Fund Management Representative recognized by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).