A New Wave of Innovation Begins: Visayas TECH PLANTER 2026 is finally OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS

Leave a Nest Philippines, Inc. is pleased to announce that the applications for the Visayas TECH PLANTER (VisTP) 2026 is now open! This is a regional deep tech acceleration initiative that aims to discover and support local researchers, innovators, and startups that are dedicated to developing science- and technology based solutions for the societal challenges faced in the Visayas region.

The Beginning of Visayas TECH PLANTER Program

The TECH PLANTER initiative was first established in Japan (2014) and was then introduced in the Philippines in 2017. From the beginning, it has always been a platform to nurture deep tech innovators and connect them with mentors, industry leaders, investors, and ecosystem partners. Among the Leave a Nest subsidiaries, VisTP was the first regional TECH PLANTER initiative implemented outside of Japan. It was launched to strengthen the innovation ecosystems beyond Metro Manila, with the core belief that local innovative minds deserve to have greater opportunities to bring their ideas and technologies closer to societal implementation. Another key goal of VisTP is to involve local stakeholders so that they can actively support innovators within their own regions.

Deep tech refers to innovations that are rooted in scientific research and advancement in technology that are able to address the deep-seated societal challenges that have been neglected for a long time. These solutions span numerous fields, such as agriculture, fisheries, marine science, biotechnology, food technology, clean energy, healthcare, environmental sustainability, and engineering.

Footsteps in Visayas

The mission of TECH PLANTER resonates with the Visayans, where these communities are well-integrated to agriculture, fisheries, marine resources, and the most prided coastal ecosystems that define the Philippines archipelago. However, the region continues to face major challenges related to climate resilience, food security, and resource management. With Visayas TECH PLANTER 2026, we come in to empower innovators to develop practical and science-based solutions that are grounded in local context and scientific expertise.

Key Dates

Application Details

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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 VisTP 2026 through this application link: https://techplanter.lne.st/VisayasTP2026_Reg  Application Deadline: AUGUST 28, 2026, 11:59 PM