Singapore, May 23, 2026 — Hosted at the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT), Ribane Singapore, in collaboration with its partner companies,TECH PLANTER Singapore 2026 We held the event.

This program is a pitch platform that brings together researchers, startups, innovators, and industry leaders tackling challenges in the deep tech field. On the day of the event, diverse teams from the region—including Singapore—presented their initiatives to solve social issues through science and technology.

Following passionate pitches and a rigorous judging process, the following teams—recognized for their outstanding innovation and future growth potential—were awarded the various prizes.

Grand Winner Award | Etavolt

Technology Overview
Etavolt is committed to developing sustainable energy solutions aimed at addressing key challenges in the fields of clean energy and electrification.

Consolation Prize
A cash prize of 3,000 Singapore dollars, and TECH PLANTER Asia Finals 2026 Qualification for

Reason for the Award
The field in which Etavolt operates is highly specialized, yet it addresses issues that are crucial to realizing a sustainable future. The judges highly praised the company’s technology for its relevance to the times, its social necessity, and its future scalability. The expectation of a long-term impact was also a decisive factor in awarding it the Grand Prize.

Leave a Nest Award | Connect IQ

Technology Overview
Connect IQ is committed to improving operations in industrial settings and supporting the growth of small and medium-sized businesses through smarter, more connected systems and technologies.

Consolation Prize
TECH PLANTER Asia Finals 2026 Qualification for

Reason for the Award
Connect IQ solutions have the potential to make a broad contribution to the industry. In particular, they were recognized for their ability to support small and medium-sized enterprises not only in Singapore but also in multiple countries, including those in Southeast Asia.

Glocalink Award | Another Food

Technology Overview
With an eye toward future consumer needs and environmental challenges, Another Food is committed to fostering sustainable innovation in the food sector.

Consolation Prize
Prize money of 2,000 Singapore dollars

Reason for the Award
The vision and direction of technological development outlined by the team were highly aligned with Glocalink’s approach to innovation. This award was presented with the hope of fostering future collaboration and creating new synergies.

Taisei Award | Etavolt

Technology Overview
Etavolt is committed to developing sustainable energy solutions aimed at addressing key challenges in the fields of clean energy and electrification.

Consolation Prize
Prize money of 2,000 Singapore dollars

Reason for the Award
Taisei Corporation has identified sustainability and the realization of next-generation infrastructure as key priorities. The judges recognized that Etavolt’s solution has the potential to bring significant value to Taisei Corporation’s current and future projects.

SLINGSHOT 2026 Award | Organobit BioIntelligence

Technology Overview
Organobit BioIntelligence is working to accelerate drug discovery and pharmaceutical development processes by combining AI technology with organoid development. Through this approach, the company aims to enable faster and more efficient biomedical innovation.

Consolation Prize
SLINGSHOT 2026 Top 250 Fast-Track Participation in [Event]

Reason for the Award
The judges highly commended Organobit BioIntelligence for its efforts to transform the drug discovery field through the use of AI. In particular, Singapore’s efforts to foster innovation in the healthcare and biomedical sciences sectors RIE2030 It was noted that this aligns with the company's vision and direction.

The challenges faced by Singapore-based deep-tech innovators through TECH PLANTER Singapore 2026 will continue to expand from here.

Libanes Singapore would like to express its heartfelt gratitude to the judges, partners, mentors, and participating teams who have come together to pioneer a more sustainable and impactful future through the power of science and technology.

The next event will take place on August 27, 2026, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, at the MRANTI Park to be held in TECH PLANTER Asia Final 2026 The team selected from Singapore will take on new challenges on the regional stage alongside deep-tech startups and researchers from various Asian countries and Japan.