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Deep tech startups spawned
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 24/10/2024
» The Program Management Unit for Competitiveness (PMUC), a research funding unit under the Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation Ministry, has successfully nurtured more than 90 Thai deep tech startups and innovation-based entrepreneurs, resulting in an economic value of more than 965 million baht.
New VC funds to accelerate growth of startups
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 07/02/2024
» Several new venture capital (VC) funds are expected to accelerate the growth of startups this year after activity slowed during the pandemic and "crypto winter" the past few years.
Thai gamers take centre stage
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 21/10/2023
» Thailand could become a gaming hub in Asean based on user numbers and gaming competitions, as well as a place to groom game developers if government commitment aligns with its "National Soft Power" strategy, say organisers at Thailand Game Show 2023.
New National Innovation Agency chief sets out plan for 4-year expansion in Thailand
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 25/07/2023
» The new chief of the National Innovation Agency (NIA) has outlined its goal to become a "focal conductor" by connecting all public and private partners, aiming to create 20 billion baht's worth of economic impact and add 10,000 new innovation-based enterprises within four years.
NIA touts 'innovation hub' aim
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 23/12/2021
» The National Innovation Agency (NIA) has vowed to make Bangkok an innovation hub in Asean attracting foreign investment in research and development (R&D) and startups by working with the government to amend the Foreign Business Act, which limits foreign shareholding to 49% of a business.
NIA opens office in Chiang Mai
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 14/09/2021
» The National Innovation Agency (NIA) has established its northern office in Chiang Mai to foster connections between innovators, academics and private firms in the region as well as draw new innovation to the country.
NIA targets startups to enhance deep-tech scene
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 16/08/2021
» The National Innovation Agency (NIA) has declared its intention to support 15 space-tech startups as part of its strategy to improve the deep-tech scene in Thailand over the next three years.
NIA focuses on regional deep-tech startup plan
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 07/12/2020
» The National Innovation Agency (NIA) is gearing up for the development of deep-tech startups in regional areas, with the aim to groom 100 startups in this field over three years.
Line advises on growth sectors
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 09/10/2020
» Healthcare, food safety, remote work, renewable energy and mobile commerce are among growing sectors Thailand can capitalise on as new opportunities in the wake of the pandemic, says Line Thailand.
Most startups struggling to survive
Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 24/04/2020
» Up to 80% of the local startups are struggling financially with revenue drying up in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, according to the Thailand Tech Startup Association (TTSA), which wants the government and all related parties to help.