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[Open application] We are accepting applications for companies participating in the Japan Tech Bridge Accelerator, a Thailand-Japan needs-based accelerator aimed at solving their own challenges in collaboration with Thai startups.

Ribanes Co., Ltd. is launching the Japan Tech Bridge Accelerator, a needs-matching accelerator for Thailand and Japan. We are pleased to announce that we have started accepting applications from companies (domestic businesses) that wish to participate in this project.

 

■Background and purpose of the project

In recent years, the startup ecosystem in Southeast Asia has grown rapidly.

In particular, in Thailand, driven by startups from universities and public research institutions, the country is establishing itself as a hub for emerging chemical technologies, including materials engineering, healthcare, and biotechnology.

This project isThis event aims to provide businesses that regularly face business challenges and need to explore new technologies with the opportunity to explore potential solutions through technology seeds from deep tech startups in Thailand.

SimplyIn AsiaInstead of looking for sales partners, we are integrating Thailand's manufacturing bases and technology with Japanese companies to create new value.CreationDo itCross-border needs season matchingIt aims to achieve "."

 

Japanese companiesOfVarious assetsBy combining the local Thai venture and research network owned by Liberasne with domestic business companies,High resolution industry knowledge and a sense of urgencyWhen combined with it, it goes beyond traditional frameworks.Solving problemsWe will support you.

 

■ Value provided by this project

  1. Providing opportunities for collaboration
    We mediate the meeting of Thai deep tech venture companies with technology and sales channels assets owned by domestic companies, as well as issues in Japan. 
  2. Open innovation with venture capital
    ThailandDeep TechThrough collaboration with venture companies and researchers, JapanAnd AsiaSolutions for the marketNew business themesWe will jointly develop it.
  3. Accompanying support for commercialization
    Ribanes accompanies the project’s progress. From building the business model hypothesis to formulating the PoC plan,Taking into account the affinity between Japan and Thailand and the differences in the business environmentWe provide consistent support throughout the entire process of final business development planning.

 

■Target companies

Companies in Japan that have met the following requirements and are able to offer opportunities for proof-of-concept testing after proceeding to the matching process.

  • オCompanies that want to solve their own challenges through open innovation
  • The new business division is exploring the creation of new businesses and new market development by leveraging existing materials and technologies.
  • Companies interested in technology and networks in Southeast Asia

 

■ Main activity schedule (planned)

  • 2026counter for years (following a number in the hito-futa-mi counting system)8Friday, the 19th of the month: Deadline for Thailand side to submit applications
  • September 30, 2026 (Wed): Japan Domestic Company Recruitment Deadline
  • 2026counter for years (following a number in the hito-futa-mi counting system)8month20Day (Thursday)16:00〜18:00Online Meetup
  • 2026counter for years (following a number in the hito-futa-mi counting system)8From January to11Month: Online meetings with Thai startups and researchers, refining proposal ideas to meet each need, and building business model hypotheses
  • 2026counter for years (following a number in the hito-futa-mi counting system)12month15Day: Inviting Thai startups to Japan to hold a closed workshop with domestic business companies
  • 2026counter for years (following a number in the hito-futa-mi counting system)12month16Day:Global Bridge Conference(in Japanese history)GBC) presentation of progress results through a panel discussion

 

■How to apply

Application formPlease apply again.

For more information about participating in this project, please contact the following contact person.

[Contact Information]

Ribanes Corporation (Project Secretariat)

Email address:[email protected] Website:https://gbp.lne.st/3455/

Nami Akinaga

Strategy Development Division. Completed Master's degree at the Graduate School of Frontier Sciences, The University of Tokyo. Master of Sustainability Science. Leveraging experience in an interdisciplinary program with a focus on international students for his master's studies, he is involved in numerous new business initiatives in Japan and Southeast Asia at our company. He has 13 years of experience in establishing and managing local subsidiaries (as a board director), providing management support, expanding a startup support program to six Southeast Asian countries, and supporting the overseas expansion of domestic regional companies and startups. He also facilitates investment and partnership with startups in Southeast Asia and supports their expansion into Japan. His SBL theme is "Maximizing the Value of Diversity."

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