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TECH PLAN DEMO DAY in Vietnam 2024

Discovering and nurturing Real Tech seeds
and entrepreneurs in Vietnam
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 Real Tech seeds and entrepreneurs.
Target
  • Early stage startups and pre-startup researchers’ team or individual 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
  • 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
2024/1/8 (Mon)～2024/5/24 (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
Corporate Awards
(Monetary Amount To Be Announced during the Demo Day)
SCHEDULE
1/8[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.

5/24[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.

6/21[FRI]

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.

7/13[SAT]

DEMO DAY in Vietnam

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

Jul～

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
  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 PLAN DEMO DAY in Vietnam 2024
Place
Ton Duc Thang University
Date & Time
2024/7/13 (Sat)13:00-18:00 in Vietnam Time
Application Period
2024/1/8 (Mon)～2024/5/24 (Fri)
Eligible Participants
Deep Tech Startups and Research Teams
Organizer
Leave a Nest Philippines
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
Awarding & Closing Ceremony
JUDGE
  • Mr. Abdul Hakim Sahidi
    Head of Judge
    Managing Director, Leave a Nest Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.
    Mr. Abdul Hakim Sahidi
    Mr. Abdul Hakim Bin Sahidi is one of the pioneer members of Leave a Nest Malaysia, having joined the company in 2016. Since then, he has played a crucial role in establishing and leading a passionate team in the country. His primary focus lies in business and technological advancements that have the potential to create significant impacts on society. With his extensive experience, Mr. Abdul Hakim has been actively involved in mentoring researchers and startups in both Malaysia and Indonesia. He plays a vital role in bridging them with the right partners, both locally and from Japan, to facilitate collaboration and growth opportunities. Through his efforts, he aims to nurture and cultivate a new generation of technopreneurs in Malaysia, while also supporting the implementation of meaningful technologies that can benefit society as a whole.
  • Ms. Minh Nguyen Dang Tuan
    CEO & Co-Founder, KisStartup Innovation Consulting, Coaching, Mentoring
    Ms. Minh Nguyen Dang Tuan
    Nguyen Dang Tuan Minh (Ms.) is the founder of KisStartup Innovation Consulting, Coaching, Mentoring. Minh is among 16 women leaders from 13 countries in the world selected to join Fortune – U.S. Department of State Global Women’s Mentoring Partnership in 2018. She is one of 12 Innovation Coaches certified by the Ministry of Science and Technology of Vietnam and Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland. With more than 15 years of experience working and researching in entrepreneurship, business development, management and digital enterprise management and startup; 5 years of experience in teaching in English of e-business, innovation & entrepreneurship, Minh also contributes to the innovation community by both intensive innovation coaching, mentoring and researching. Minh serves as the Manager of SME Mentoring 1:1 in Hanoi. Minh is also an author of the book “Innovation & Entrepreneurship – Mindset and Tools”. She serves as Head of Investment Matching Department at Techfest 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2020; head of Corporate Innovation Village at Techfest from 2022, 2023, 2024
  • Mr. Bryan Dzung Ngo
    Growth Advisor, Lead The Change
    Mr. Bryan Dzung Ngo
    Dzung is a startup ecosystem builder and mentor in the Vietnam Startup Ecosystem. With +12 years of experience in entrepreneurship & manufacturing management in various industries, he has supported +200 startups & SMEs, providing expertise in innovation training, business development, and project consultancy, leading to successful connections with investors globally. Holding a MBA & degrees from serial entrepreneurship programs from Japan and Singapore, he's served as a Program Director for cross-border acceleration programs, collaborating with countries like Israel, New Zealand.
    He’s also an entrepreneur and innovator by himself. He’s a CEO of Brave Cat Co., an innovation & data science consultant agency. Before entrepreneurship, he spent over 6 years as a SQA Manager at Ajinomoto Group, contributing significantly to their strategy in the Vietnamese market. Currently, he’s a Growth Advisor at Lead The Change, one of Vietnam's largest youth-centric educational organizations for social impacts.
  • Mr. Le Hoang Phuong
    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.
  • Mr. Norio Asahara
    Director of Research and Development, Glico Asia Pacific
    Mr. Norio Asahara
    Glico manufactures not only confectionery and ice cream, but also a wide range of food categories such as beverages, dairy products, processed foods and baby milk powder. Mr. Asahara is the Director of Research and Development in Glico Asia Pacific. He is looking for new research partners as well as technical support, investment and opportunities for various collaborations such as buying of new ingredients. He is responsible for new business in Asia Pacific.
  • Mr. Cheng Liang Qi
    Chief Operating Officer,Delightex Pte., Ltd.
    Mr. Cheng Liang Qi
    Cheng is the Chief Operating Officer of Delightex and is currently leading innovation efforts in the
    FMCG wellness space, focusing on naturally derived ingredients. This includes end-to-end product
    development, from needs identification to product validation in selected markets.
    He is a serial entrepreneur with investment experience in Family Office, Government and Private
    Venture Capital Firms. Cheng is also a Chartered Accountant with a Double Degree in Accounting and
    Finance from Nanyang Technological University.
FINALIST
  • WeavAir
    Natalia Mykhaylova
    Offers digital twin model powered by satellite hyperspectral imagery, drone imagery and field sensors, which enables better land use and crop rotation planning and reduces the cost and time required to make accurate decisions by at least 10-fold

    Theme:
    Offers digital twin model powered by satellite hyperspectral imagery, drone imagery and field sensors, which enables better land use and crop rotation planning and reduces the cost and time required to make accurate decisions by at least 10-fold

  • Wesolife Co., Ltd.
    Nguyễn Văn Tâm
    A sustainable disinfection solution without using any chemicals by applying electrochemistry

    Theme:
    A sustainable disinfection solution without using any chemicals by applying electrochemistry

  • RomIX
    Nguyen Huu Duc Minh
    RomIX utilizes computer vision, photogrammetry, and AI to provide rapid and accurate cervical evaluation from six directions

    Theme:
    RomIX utilizes computer vision, photogrammetry, and AI to provide rapid and accurate cervical evaluation from six directions

  • OpBre-AI
    Pham Thi Thu Hien
    Optical Breast Cancer Artificial Intelligence: Timely and accurate detection and classification of breast cancer to enable early screening and treatment

    Theme:
    Optical Breast Cancer Artificial Intelligence: Timely and accurate detection and classification of breast cancer to enable early screening and treatment

  • Circular Economy for Pig Farm
    Trà Văn Tung
    Hydrolysis of pig waste to produce organic foliar fertilizer to supply for plant growth

    Theme:
    Hydrolysis of pig waste to produce organic foliar fertilizer to supply for plant growth

  • ARAR JSC
    Do Hoang Minh
    Integrating AI chat box into the queue system of public administration

    Theme:
    Integrating AI chat box into the queue system of public administration

  • Anolett
    Nguyen Le Lan Huong
    Anolett addresses the critical issue of malaria, a life-threatening disease that affects millions of people worldwide, particularly in tropical countries, minimizing drug resistance.

    Theme:
    Anolett addresses the critical issue of malaria, a life-threatening disease that affects millions of people worldwide, particularly in tropical countries, minimizing drug resistance.

  • BioInsulate
    Hoang Le Minh Tri
    Using agriculture by-product to produce a thermal insulating plate

    Theme:
    Using agriculture by-product to produce a thermal insulating plate

  • Hi-Tech Agriculture
    Châu Tấn Phát
    Using LED light and IoT in indoor cultivation. Providing clean and safe vegetables for urban areas

    Theme:
    Using LED light and IoT in indoor cultivation. Providing clean and safe vegetables for urban areas

LIGHTNING TALK
Team Theme Representative
LeaBio Corp Development and Validation of a Health Information Mutual Management System with AI Medical Interview Function in Vietnam Yasuharu Hamanaka
Quân Nhựt Glasses to support the blind and visually impaired Trần Công Minh
PadLot Agro-waste lotus stems-derived cellulose foam as a prospective moisture absorbent in the helmet padding liner. Cao Vũ Lâm
AeroCon AeroCon utilizes durian-derived carbon aerogel as environmental-inspired electrode materials for supercapacitors in electro-acupuncture devices Bui Dang Dang Khoa
ALOI Food wrap project extracted from natural aloe vera and decrease the amount of plastic Nguyen Ngoc Thanh Khiet
Econations JSC eOS - AI-powered platform for crowdfunding sustainable agricultural projects, addressing food loss and promoting sustainable farming Nguyễn Thị Lê Na
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