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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:

Bridging the Lab-to-Market Gap

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 deep tech 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

Deep Tech Startups

Founders with protected IP looking for global scaling.

Corporates & Investors

Seeking validated technology and high-growth investment ops.

Ecosystem Partners

Government units and hubs building the future of TH tech.

Strategic Timeline

Jan 2026

Global call for applications open to research-led ventures.

Applications

Selection of top 30 ventures for incubation phase.

Incubation

Intensive program covering IP strategy, market discovery, business model and Japanese business culture

Feb 2026

Business Boot Camp for Research Commercialization and Global Expansion

Apr-May 2026

Market discovery and business matching in Tokyo.

Japan Discovery

Exclusive access to the Japanese startup ecosystem.

DemoDay at SITE 2026

Pitching to global VC firms and regional stakeholders.

Jun 2026

The pinnacle event for Thai Deep Tech ecosystem.

Jul 2026

Transitioning into post-program investment cycles.

Wrap-up

Final progress assessment and ecosystem onboarding.

Upcoming Benchmarks

Exclusive engagement opportunities for the deep tech community.

Flagship Showcase

THAI DEEPTECH SHOWCASE 2026

Tuesday, 14
April 2026 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM GMT+9

SQUARE-1, 1st Floor, Tokyo Innovation Base (TiB), Tokyo

Meet Thai DeepTech startups and explore opportunities for PoC, co-development, and innovation partnerships with potential market expansion.

Food Tech

Health Tech

Sustainability

10 Thai DeepTech Startup Pitches

Thailand–Japan Collaboration Panel

Business Networking and Matching

Ecosystem Meetup

THAI DEEPTECH MEETUP 2026

Tuesday, 26
May 2026 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM GMT+9

SQUARE-1, 1st Floor, Tokyo Innovation Base (TiB), Tokyo

High-level networking to foster connections between the Thai
delegation and the Japanese tech community.

Program Highlights

"Meet the Founders" Sessions

Cross-border collaboration deep-dives

Japanese translator support provided

Collaboration Opportunities

PoC

Licensing

Joint Product

Market Entry

Investment

Partners

Official Delegation to Japan (Top 10)

Top startups selected as official representatives, participating in Japan roadshow.

Circularis

Circularis is a deep-tech company transforming end-of-life solar panels into high-purity green nano-silica using a low-temperature, eco-friendly process. Advanced materials offer high surface area and uniform particles for tire, coating, and construction applications, advancing sustainable circular economy solutions.

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Cleantech & Beyond

Cleantech and Beyond specializes in advanced functional materials for practical sustainability applications. The solutions bridge deep-tech innovation with real-world deployment, enabling scalable, low-cost sensing for critical infrastructure and supply chains. The world’s first Digital Temperature Indicator (DTI), an irreversible label that monitors item-level temperature and provides both visual and digital status when a threshold is exceeded

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Re-Bonding

Re-Bonding is a Thailand-based deep-tech startup specializing in advanced materials science and sustainable coating technologies. The company develops innovative solutions for the protection and preservation of valuable materials, including paper, packaging, leather, and cultural heritage objects.

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Green Paw

Green Paw Innovation develops graphene-enhanced sustainable materials from biomass waste, beginning with high-performance cat litter that controls odor, reduces waste, and supports the circular economy and Net Zero goals. Green Graphene is a patent-pending technology that converts biomass waste into high-performance graphene through a low-carbon process, enabling scalable production with lower CO2 emissions.

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