Ten portfolio startups from 144 Ventures will pitch live at the 144 Startup Showcase during TECH GARAGE Seminar Vol. 11: “From Prototyping to Listing” on Wednesday, 26 August 2026, at Center of Garage Malaysia in Cyberjaya.
The showcase brings together ventures tackling urgent industry and societal challenges through science, engineering and new business models. Each company will take the stage to present its technology, commercial direction and next-stage opportunities – opening the door to investment, pilots, manufacturing partnerships and cross-border growth.
Meet the ten pitching ventures
Qarbotech – Nanotechnology-based photosynthesis enhancement designed to improve crop productivity and advance sustainable agriculture.
Entomal – Black soldier fly biotechnology that upcycles biowaste into sustainable protein, feed ingredients and other valuable outputs.
Life Origin – Circular biotechnology that converts traceable organic waste into protein, oils and fertilizer for animal and aquaculture nutrition.
Move Robotics – Indoor and outdoor autonomous mobile robots, automated storage systems and smart warehouse solutions.
Rymba – A forest intelligence platform combining AI, drones, LiDAR and satellite data for biodiversity, carbon and ecosystem monitoring.
TEASK – Portable clean energy stations and interconnected microgrids designed to power light mobility, homes and communities.
ProfilePrint – AI-powered digital fingerprinting for faster, more consistent food ingredient quality assessment.
Crown Digital – An autonomous retail innovator behind Ella, the AI-powered robot barista.
ImpacFat – Cultivated omega-3 fish fat developed as a sustainable functional ingredient for food, supplements and cosmetics.
Flylab – Insect technology that upcycles agricultural residues into sustainable animal feed and plant nutrition.
Together, the ten ventures demonstrate the breadth of the 144 Ventures portfolio and the commercial potential emerging from Southeast Asia’s deep-tech ecosystem. The showcase gives attendees a concentrated view of technologies moving from validation toward wider market adoption.
More than a pitch session
Built around the theme “From Prototyping to Listing,” TECH GARAGE Seminar Vol. 11 connects the full commercialization journey – from product development and manufacturing to fundraising, scale and public-market readiness. Alongside the 144 Startup Showcase, the programme includes:
Kobashi Monozukuri Seminar – Practical approaches to manufacturing, prototyping and product development through the Japanese Monozukuri framework.
Fireside Chat: From Venture Capital to IPO – Perspectives on fundraising, business scaling and the path toward a public listing.
Networking and Exhibition – Direct connections among founders, investors, manufacturers, researchers, corporates and ecosystem partners.
The seminar is especially relevant to growth-stage companies preparing for their next phase, as well as organizations seeking technologies, partnerships and investment opportunities across the region.
Event information
| Date | Wednesday, 26 August 2026 |
| Time | 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM (MYT) |
| Venue | Center of Garage Malaysia, G-B, Block 2330, Century Square, Jalan Usahawan, Off Persiaran Multimedia, 63000 Cyberjaya, Selangor Map |
| Organized by | Leave a Nest |
| Powered by | Kobashi Holdings and 144 Ventures |
| Registration | Register for TECH GARAGE Seminar Vol. 11 |
Registration is now open. Secure your place at TECH GARAGE Seminar Vol. 11 and meet the ten founders building the next generation of impactful ventures.
About 144 Ventures
144 Ventures is the Singapore-based pre-seed investment arm of the Leave a Nest Group. Guided by the idea of a 144-year venture plan, it backs visionary founders seeking to address enduring human needs and global challenges. Learn more at 144.st.
About TECH GARAGE Seminar Vol. 11
TECH GARAGE Seminar Vol. 11: “From Prototyping to Listing” is an innovation platform connecting startups, researchers, manufacturers, investors and industry partners to accelerate technology commercialization and business growth. The seminar is organized by Leave a Nest and powered by Kobashi Holdings and 144 Ventures.
