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TECH PLANTER World in UK 2025

Discovering and nurturing Deep Tech seeds
and entrepreneurs from the World
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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. TECH PLANTER World is aimed to nurture startups from all around the world and using this demo day to further connect to the rest of the world
Target
  • Early stage startups in Real 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
  • Startups interested in collaboration with Europe or Japan or ASEAN region
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
2024/12/1(Sun)-2025/9/5(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
The Winner: 3,000 GBP
Corporate Awards: 1,000 GBP
SCHEDULE
12/1[SUN]

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. We also hold information sessions at each university and on an individual to encourage your full registration to tell you how to prepare documents.

9/5[THU]

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.

Sep

Announcement of finalists

Selected Finalists will be announced in the middle of March.
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.

11/1[SAT]

DEMO DAY in UK

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

Nov-

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
Local Partners
Strategic 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 World in UK 2025
Place
London, IDEALondon, 69 Wilson St, London EC2A 2BB
Date & Time
2025/11/1 (Sat)13:00-18:00 in UK Time
Application Period
2024/12/1(Sun)-2025/9/5(Fri)
Eligible Participants
Closed, pre-registration required (finalists, partner companies, local supporters)
Organizer
Leave a Nest United Kingdom Ltd.
Timeline
@UK Time
13:00～13:30
Opening Ceremony
13:30～16:30
Finalist Presentations
16:30～17:30
Judging Time/Lightning Talk
17:30～18:00
Awards & Closing
JUDGE
  • Mr. Jack Wratten
    Chief judge
    Leave a Nest United Kingdom Ltd.Director
    Mr. Jack Wratten
    UK Director for deep tech venture builder Leave a Nest. Founder of BLOOM.SPACE. Working in enterprise education and support since 2007. Scaled UCL Enterprise programmes across 16 countries in Europe and Africa. Created 20,000sqft of startup incubation space for UCL in King’s Cross. Coach and mentor on Beta Den tech accelerator and European Institute for Entrepreneurship programmes. Ex-biochemist at UCL. Strong knowledge of social enterprise and incubating smaller SME’s.
  • Mr. Akitaka Wilhelm Fujii
    UntroD Capital AsiaExecutive Director
    Mr. Akitaka Wilhelm Fujii
    Akitaka Wilhelm Fujii is Executive Director of UntroD Capital Japan and UntroD Capital Asia, where he plays a key role in scaling deep-tech ventures across regions. Previously at EIT Climate-KIC, Europe’s leading climate innovation initiative, he evaluated startups for funding and environmental impact and led engagement programs to strengthen sustainability within the EIT community.
  • Mr. Dominic Falcao
    Deep Science VenturesFounding Director
    Mr. Dominic Falcao
    Dominic Falcao is the Founding Director of Deep Science Ventures. One of the early team members running Imperial College’s accelerator, working with over 1500 founders and 200 companies, with exits including to Spotify, Apple and Google. Founded DSV with Dr Mark Hammond, in order to create a dedicated, systematic environment for deep science venture creation.
  • Mr. Yosukue Kurihara
    ARK INC.Group CEO / Co-founder
    Mr. Yosukue Kurihara
    Born and raised in Chigasaki, Japan, he is now based in London. He began his career in 2008 as a producer at Dentsu Inc. In 2015, he became CEO of Uhuru Corporation’s overseas operations, leading initiatives from London. He worked with the European Institute of Innovation & Technology on a project in Scotland, promoting digital transformation in salmon farming. In 2020, he co-founded ARK, and by 2023, expanded into London’s hospitality scene, launching the premium sushi restaurant “SUSHI TONARI.” Outside of work, he enjoys bushcraft camping, Muay Thai, and free diving.
  • Mr. Sam Goodall
    Cambridge CleantechChief Executive Officer
    Mr. Sam Goodall
    As CEO of Cambridge Cleantech, the UK’s pioneering cleantech network, Sam Goodall is driving Europe’s transition to a low-carbon economy. With two decades of experience spanning regeneration, project delivery, and economic growth, Sam connects innovators, investors, and industry to accelerate climate-positive technology and impact.
  • Mr. Maurice Sardison
    Innovate UKInnovation & Growth Specialist
    Mr. Maurice Sardison
    Maurice works with Innovate UK not only as an innovation growth specialist but also in Innovate UK’s beacon offering - Investment Readiness. He works closely with ambitious innovation-led companies, helping them scale and achieve their growth potential. Maurice provides tailored 1-1 support, connecting businesses with industry experts, and guiding them through the innovation ecosystem. Maurice has a passion for empowering business owners to achieve their goals and has supported over 3000 businesses and raise over £100 million in finance. Maurice also does mentoring and coaching to support early stage business owners who need support navigating the world of business.
  • Dr. John Collins
    Innovation Foundry Ltd.Disruptive Technologist
    Dr. John Collins
    John has spent 35+ years across science, technology, and business, from inventing lab-grown diamond processes for De Beers to leading Engineering Biology commercialization at Imperial College London, driving international business development, and shaping AI ethics at Digital Catapult. He has also taught IP at Cambridge Judge Business School, mentored globally for the Royal Academy of Engineering, and chaired the Real Time Club, the world’s oldest tech networking group. He is a long-standing expert in metrology and standards, serving on all seven UK National Measurement System Programme Expert Groups (DSIT), covering life sciences, energy, materials, digital/quantum, chemical and biological science, government chemist, and flow measurement.
  • Ms. Fiona Melville
    The Fund IncubatorPartner and Chief Investment Officer
    Ms. Fiona Melville
    Fiona Melville joins TFI with over 10 years’ experience in UK and International fund ecosystems. Her background is in policy and communications, before focusing on technology companies, their business development and strategy. She has worked in the UK, France, the Middle East and North and Sub-Saharan Africa, running campaigns and building partnerships including with Tech City (then Tech Nation), the All Party Parliamentary Group for Technology, Activision, Fujitsu, MBDA and KKR as well as thousands of start-ups and scaleups.
FINALIST
  • IntelliDigest
    iDigest.

    Theme:
    iDigest.

  • Serpenta
    Snake-robot.

    Theme:
    Snake-robot.

  • Garland Surgical
    MaltaHip Acetabular Cup System.

    Theme:
    MaltaHip Acetabular Cup System.

  • Helical Fusion
    The world’s first commercially viable nuclear fusion reactor.

    Theme:
    The world’s first commercially viable nuclear fusion reactor.

  • Evove
    Separonics – 3D Printed Industrial Water Filtration.

    Theme:
    Separonics – 3D Printed Industrial Water Filtration.

  • Sention Technologies
    Non-invasive Acoustic Battery Diagnostics.

    Theme:
    Non-invasive Acoustic Battery Diagnostics.

  • Accelerated Materials
    Reactor Platform for Scaling up Nanomaterial Synthesis.

    Theme:
    Reactor Platform for Scaling up Nanomaterial Synthesis.

  • Miibio
    Light-controlled Biomanufacturing System.

    Theme:
    Light-controlled Biomanufacturing System.

  • Hoxton Farms
    Cultivated pork fat.

    Theme:
    Cultivated pork fat.

LIGHTNING TALK
Team Theme Representative
Chime Care Ltd Proprietary matching algorithms for caregiving
SKC Studios 1956 Individuals are AI Avatar
RIFFAI Using AI to Shorten Site Search in Energy Industry
NEWS
TECH PLANTER WORLD in UK 2025 Announces 9 Outstanding Finalists
2025/10/29 TECH PLANTER WORLD in UK 2025 Announces 9 Outstanding Finalists
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ANNOUNCING THE PARTNERS AND ESTEEMED JUDGES FOR TECH PLANTER WORLD in UK 2025
2025/10/29 ANNOUNCING THE PARTNERS AND ESTEEMED JUDGES FOR TECH PLANTER WORLD in UK 2025
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Info Session for TECH PLANTER World in UK 2025 happening on 25th April
2025/04/16 Info Session for TECH PLANTER World in UK 2025 happening on 25th April
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