Co-created by Soken Chemical & Engineering and Leave a Nest

🚀 Special Opportunity: 3 Selected Teams Will Be Invited to Japan!

Are you a passionate, innovative tech startup or academic researcher in Thailand? Do you aim to expand into the Japanese market or commercialize your breakthrough technologies?

Soken Chemical & Engineering Co., Ltd. (Soken Chemical) and Leave a Nest have launched the "Japan Tech Bridge Accelerator 2026." We are actively recruiting Thai startups and researchers to co-create advanced solutions, initiate joint research and development, conduct proof-of-concept (PoC) trials, and build collaborative business models optimized for the Japanese and global markets by leveraging the robust assets, technologies, and networks of leading Japanese corporations.

The top 3 standalone teams from Thailand will receive an exclusive invitation to Japan in December 2026. Selected teams will participate in closed-door business matching workshops with Japanese corporations and pitch their projects live on stage at the Global Bridge Conference (GBC) to accelerate market entry and catalyze cross-border partnerships.

💡 Value Proposition & Key Benefits

1. Joint R&D and Business Development with Japanese Corporations

   Collaborate directly with Japanese industry leaders to co-create advanced solutions and new business models. Seamlessly leverage the established networks, technical intellectual property, and market assets of partner companies.

2. Accelerated Prototyping, Demonstration, and Commercialization

   Gain strategic access to diverse manufacturing, testing, and demonstration functions. This accelerator is designed to drive rapid Proof of Concept (PoC), joint research, and real-world implementation, utilizing both local and Japanese industrial infrastructure.

3. End-to-End Hands-on Project Support

   Receive comprehensive, dedicated backing from experienced experts at both Soken Chemical and Leave a Nest—guiding your team from initial business model hypothesis and PoC planning to final market commercialization.

🎯 Target Applicants

• Thai tech startups and academic researchers with innovative technology seeds and a strong drive to enter the Japanese market, engage in joint R&D, or commercialize their research with Japanese corporate partners.
• Key Focus Areas: Deep Tech, Functional Materials, Bio-Wellness, Chemistry Impact, Green Shift, and related deep tech fields.

📅 Roadmap & Schedule

Application Deadline: Aug 07 (Fri)

Submit your application to secure your chance to pitch and collaborate.

■Online Matching Meetup: Aug 20 (Thu) 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM (JST)

Kick-off matching event bridging Japanese corporations and Thai technology startups.

■Joint Discussions & Mentoring: August – November

Multiple online meetings to refine business model hypotheses and structure concrete joint R&D / collaboration frameworks.

■Final Selection (3 Teams): End of October

Three standalone teams will be selected to proceed to the Japan Invitational phase.

■Invitation to Japan in December

1) Closed workshop in Japan: Dec 15 (Tue)

Selected teams will fly to Japan for intensive, closed-door individual matching workshops with Japanese partner companies.

2) Global Bridge Conference (GBC): Dec. 16 (Wed.)

Pitch your collaborative project live on stage at GBC to publicize your achievements and expand your network.

How to Apply

To apply or inquire about project details, please contact the project secretariat:

• Leave a Nest Group (Mr. Ambrose, Ms. Nami, Mr. Tanant)
• Email: (English) [email protected] 

Partner with Japanese industry leaders, unlock world-class development resources, and accelerate your path to market commercialization!