ANNOUNCING THE PARTNERS AND ESTEEMED JUDGES FOR TECH PLANTER ASIA FINAL 2024

Leave a Nest is thrilled to announce the distinguished panel of judges for the TECH PLANTER Asia Final 2024, a premier event dedicated to accelerating the The final, scheduled for 24th August 2024, will feature some of the most respected names in the The final, scheduled for 24th August 2024, will feature some of the most respected names in the fields of technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

TECH PLANTER Asia Final 2024 is made possible by the generous support of an outstanding group of partners.

Local Partners: Local Partners

• LEADER
• Aerodyne Group

Global Partners: Global Partners

• Japan Tobacco Inc.
• Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
• Mizuho Bank (Malaysia) Berhad
• Ricoh Co.
• ShinMaywa Industries, Ltd.
• UntroD Inc.
• Yamaha Motor Co.

The TECH PLANTER Asia Final 2024 brings together the brightest minds and most innovative startups in the region, providing them with a platform to The event will culminate with the selection of a Grand Winner, chosen by our expert panel, who will evaluate each startup based on innovation, scalability, market potential, and team strength.

Meet the Judges:.

Dr. Yuko Ueno, Director, Leave a Nest Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. (Head of Judge)

Dr. Yuko Ueno received her Ph.D in Ocean microbiology and joined Leave a Nest in 2013. With the experience of tech-startup accelerator, she is bridging With the experience of tech-startup accelerator, she is bridging Japanese tech startups to global tech-startup platforms to interconnect the technology and social issues. Dr. Yuko also holds the position of Director of Leave a Nest Malaysia Sdn.

Ms. Shiori Yamashita, Manager of D-LAB, Japan Tobacco Inc.

Ms. Shiori Yamashita oversees new business development focused on creating "Delightful Moments. She seeks collaborators with innovative technologies and knowledge. Hiori holds a bachelor's degree in business management from the University of East Anglia (UK).

Ms. Risako Kawanaka, Assistant Manager, Business Innovation Group Mitsubishi Electric Corporation

She facilitates collaboration between startups and Mitsubishi Electric's business divisions, supporting PoC experiments. Previously, Risako worked in BtoB product marketing for Japanese and European markets, and led the development of a new product with cloud services and DX functions from Previously, Risako worked in BtoB product marketing for Japanese and European markets, and led the development of a new product with cloud services and DX functions from inception.

Mr. Toshiharu Fujiwara, Chief Executive Officer, Mizuho Bank (Malaysia) Berhad

Prior to his current position, he was the General Manager of the Global Strategic Prior to his current position, he was the General Manager of the Global Strategic Advisory Department at Mizuho Bank, Ltd. Before becoming involved in supporting corporate customers developing overseas business, he had held senior leadership positions at Mizuho Bank, Ltd. Before becoming involved in supporting corporate customers developing overseas business, he had held senior leadership positions at Mizuho Bank, Ltd.

Mr. Satoshi Yamamoto, Section Manager, Ricoh Innovation Center in Asia (RICA), Ricoh Co.

In July 2023, he launched the Ricoh Innovation Center in Asia (RICA) to foster collaboration between Ricoh's R&D, research institutes, and startups in Southeast Asia. He has served as a technical leader and manager in advanced materials application and AI-based materials development acceleration. He also contributed to innovation policy for universities during his tenure at the Bureau for Science and He also contributed to innovation policy for universities during his tenure at the Bureau for Science and Technology Innovation in Japan in 2020.

Mr. Isao Tokomoto, Deputy General Manager, ShinMaywa Industries, Ltd.

Since 2008, he has developed lens inspection systems and water treatment processes. Currently, he promotes in-house and collaborative new businesses in energy, water treatment, diamond membranes, logistics, and waste treatment. Currently, he promotes in-house and collaborative new businesses in energy, water treatment, diamond membranes, logistics, and waste treatment.

Mr. Akihiko Nagata, Managing Director, UntroD Inc.

Mr. Akihiko Nagata has served as a Director of Euglena Co. Since becoming the CEO in 2021, he has initiated changes such as refocusing the healthcare business on extending life spans, the healthcare business on extending life spans, the healthcare business on extending life spans, the healthcare business on extending life spans, and the healthcare business on extending life spans. Since becoming the CEO in 2021, he has initiated changes such as refocusing the healthcare business on extending life spans, involving teenagers in management, and leading the development of biofuels. Drawing from his experience at Euglena, Akihiko founded Real Tech Fund, which later rebranded to UntroD, with the aim of improving the investment environment for deep-tech startups in Japan. He remains the Chairman of UntroD.

Mr. Jun Daito, Senior Strategy Lead of New Business Development, Yamaha Motor Co.

He worked at Mitsubishi Motors Corporation and Nikon, where he was in charge of new business and product development, including product planning and manufacturing. In 2021, he joined Yamaha Motor Co. In 2021, he joined Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. where he is in charge of developing new businesses in the fields of mobility and healthcare through open innovation.

About TECH PLANTER Asia Final 2024:.

The TECH PLANTER Asia Final is an annual event dedicated to discovering and nurturing early-stage startups from six Southeast Asian countries: the Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia. The event focuses on startups with groundbreaking solutions in fields such as biotechnology, agritech, engineering, and more. The program is designed to equip these startups with the essential tools, mentorship, and network they The program is designed to equip these startups with the essential tools, mentorship, and network they need to thrive in the competitive global market.

Event Highlights:.

• Expert Judging Panel:. A distinguished panel of industry leaders and investors will evaluate the startups, providing critical feedback and selecting the Grand Winner.
• Startup Pitches:. Participants will present their innovative solutions to a global audience, showcasing their potential to revolutionize industries.
• Networking Opportunities. The event will facilitate connections between startups, investors, and industry leaders, fostering collaboration and potential partnerships.

Event Details:

Date: (in seconds) 24th August 2024

Location: (city, state) Aerodyne, Persiaran Cyber Point Selatan, Cyber 8, 63000 Cyberjaya, Selangor, Malaysia

Time: 1 minute 09:00am - 3.00pm

For more information about TECH PLANTER Asia Final 2024 and to register for the event, please visit https://techplanter.com/asia_final/asia_final2024/