{"id":3455,"date":"2026-07-17T18:44:05","date_gmt":"2026-07-17T09:44:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gbp.lne.st\/?p=3455"},"modified":"2026-07-17T18:59:06","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T09:59:06","slug":"call-for-applications-japan-tech-bridge-accelerator-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gbp.lne.st\/en\/3455\/","title":{"rendered":"Call for Applications: Japan Tech Bridge Accelerator 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Call for Applications: Japan Tech Bridge Accelerator 2026 (due: August 7, 2026)<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n

Co-created by Soken Chemical & Engineering and Leave a Nest
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\ud83d\ude80 Special Opportunity: 3 Selected Teams Will Be Invited to Japan!<\/span><\/em><\/h2>\n

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?<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/span><\/p>\n

\ud83d\udca1 Value Proposition & Key Benefits<\/span><\/h2>\n
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    Joint R&D and Business Development with Japanese Corporations<\/span><\/h3>\n
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    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.<\/span><\/li>\n

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    Accelerated Prototyping, Demonstration, and Commercialization<\/span><\/h3>\n

    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.<\/span><\/li>\n

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    End-to-End Hands-on Project Support<\/span><\/h3>\n
    Receive comprehensive, dedicated backing from experienced experts at both Soken Chemical and Leave a Nest\u2014guiding your team from initial business model hypothesis and PoC planning to final market commercialization.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    \ud83c\udfaf Target Applicants<\/span><\/h2>\n