The National Innovation Agency (NIA) has initiated the "Startup Thailand Deep Tech Venture 2026" program, aiming to accelerate Thai deep tech startups' expansion into Japan. The program will select 10 teams from food, health, and sustainability sectors for intensive market readiness and business matching.

This initiative is crucial for enhancing the global competitiveness of Thai innovation, leveraging Japan's high-standard market to validate technologies. It seeks to foster concrete commercial collaborations and investment opportunities for deep tech ventures.