Leave a Nest Singapore is pleased to announce the upcoming D-0. Venture Building Programme Showcase, a pitch session featuring Selection A teams from the 2026 Batch and Finalist Alumni from the 2025 Batch.
D-0. is a venture building programme that focuses on the exploration of “Day 0”: the stage before an innovative idea takes shape on “Day 1.” It provides a foundational framework that helps early-stage concepts reach their fullest potential by combining structured learning, experiential exploration, and hands-on support for founders and creators. Unlike traditional programmes that begin after an idea has already formed, D-0. actively engages with visionary individuals at the earliest stage of concept development, providing resources, dialogue opportunities, and a global network that catalyses transformation from curiosity to impact.
About the Showcase
What does it take to build a venture from the very beginning?
This session introduces the D-0. Venture Building Programme, an initiative by Leave a Nest designed to support aspiring entrepreneurs in transforming scientific ideas into businesses, with remarks from our community partner, Vidacity. Participants will learn about the programme’s philosophy, which emphasizes starting from “Day 0”: the earliest stage of venture creation where curiosity, purpose, and experimentation lay the foundation for future growth.
The session will also feature entrepreneur pitches from the 2026 Selection A participants, alongside presentations from 2025 Finalist alumni, Veg-An, providing a unique opportunity to witness the journeys of emerging founders and how their ideas have evolved through the programme.
Session Panelists:
- Community Partner Speaker: Ms. Li Yong Tang, Business Development Lead, Vidacity
- D-0. 2025 Alumni: Mr. Kennard Xu, Co-founder, Veg-An
Event details:
- Date: Friday, 14th August 2026
- Time: 15:00-16:00 SGT
- Venue: 9 Kent Ridge Drive, Singapore 119241
- Participation fee: FREE
Event Timetable
| Time | Main Hall | Booth Space | 1-1 Meeting Space |
| 10:00 – 10:30 | Registration | ||
| 10:30 – 11:00 | Opening Remarks | ||
| 11:00 – 12:00 | Bridging Innovation and Capital: UntroD Capital Asia Partnership Announcement | 1-1 Meetings | |
| 12:00 – 13:00 | Poster / Networking Session | ||
| 13:00 – 14:00 | Feeding the Future: Building Resilient Food Systems Together | ||
| 14:00 – 15:00 | Poster / Networking Session | ||
| 15:00 – 16:00 | D-0. Venture Building Program: Building from Day 0 | ||
| 16:00 – 16:30 | Closing Remarks | ||
| 16:30 – 17:30 | Networking Session |
For more information regarding the Global Knowledge Hub Forum, please visit our website main page for GKHF Aug 2026.
