Startup Thailand
DeepTech Venture 2026
National Innovation Agency and VISUP are organizing the Startup Thailand DeepTech Venture to supports Japan commercialization through market access, business matching, and real PoC (Proof-of-Concept) opportunities in Japan
Food Technology
Health Technology
Sustainability
Our Mission:
Japan market discovery
The program combines commercialization support, expert mentorship, and cross-border ecosystem connections to accelerate high-potential startups.
Participants gain access to investors, corporate partners, and real-world business opportunities, enabling them to scale beyond the lab into global markets.
"Thai innovation is world-class; our role is to ensure the business
model and global connectivity match the caliber of the science."
Program Objectives
Support Thai DeepTech Startups in expanding to international markets, particularly Japan
Facilitate business matching with investors, corporates, and strategic partners
Provide mentorship and industry insights from leading experts
Strengthen Thailand–Japan collaboration in innovation and technology
Accelerate startup readiness for investment and commercialization
Program Timeline
Jan 2026
Applications and selection of high-potential deep tech startups for the program.Applications
Selection of top 30 Thai DeepTech Startups for incubation phase.Incubation
Incubation & Preparation of 30 Selected Deeptech StartupsFeb 2026
Intensive incubation program focusing on commercialization strategy, market validation, and Japan market preparation for 30 selected startups.Apr-May 2026
Market discovery and business matching inTokyo.
Japan Market Discovery
Exclusive access to the Japanese startup ecosystem.DemoDay at SITE 2026
Follow-up & Proof of Concept (POC) DevelopmentJun 2026
Startups pitch to investors, corporates, and stakeholders, followed by initiation of Proof-of-Concept (PoC) collaborations with potential partners.Jul 2026
Program Wrap-up & PoC Roadmap DevelopmentWrap-up
Final progress assessment and ecosystem onboarding.Upcoming Benchmarks
Connect with 10 Thai Deeptech Startups through showcase, business matching, and networking opportunities in Japan.
April 2026 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM GMT+9
May 2026 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM GMT+9
Collaboration Opportunities
Partners
Official Delegation to Japan (Top 10)
Top startups selected as official representatives, participating in Japan roadshow.
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