GIA Bangkok Acceleration Programme

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About this programme

Organised by RISE, the GIA Bangkok Acceleration Programme offers Singapore tech startups the opportunity to submit solutions to problem statements generated by RISE’s network of corporates, to help them form new business collaborations. The programme also offers guaranteed private pitching sessions to corporates, industry mentorships, and a trip to Bangkok with demo day and exhibition booth at a corporate event.

About RISE

RISE is a regional corporate innovation accelerator headquartered in Bangkok. It has a network of over 500 corporates and conducts corporate innovation programmes for major Thai corporates.

Key features

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    Pitch polishing
    Successful applicants will get to learn from mentors on how to improve their pitch delivery and structure their pitches to address the problem statements of the corporates taking part in the programme.
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    Private pitching to corporates
    Participants can pitch their ideas to corporates and look forward to business matching and networking opportunities.
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    Practical training
    RISE's experts will share practical tips on Thailand's business landscape, culture, regulations, scaling in the market, and more.
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    Networking
    Participants will have the opportunity to connect with ecosystem players in Thailand through a demo day in Bangkok.
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    Industry mentorships

    Participants will be given two private mentorship sessions with industry mentors.

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    Bangkok trip with demo day and exhibition booth

    An in-market trip will be organised for all participants, which would include showcasing the startup at events, such as the Bangkok Climate Action Week, through exhibitions and pitches during a Demo Day.

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    Pitch and exhibit at Bangkok Climate Action Week
    Selected startups will have the opportunity to join 1:1 meetings with curated Thai corporates, and pitch and exhibit at the Bangkok Climate Action Week

Eligibility

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    Business entity registered and operating in Singapore
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    Company has at least 30% local equity held directly or indirectly by Singaporean(s) and/or Singapore PR(s), determined by the ultimate individual ownership
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    Has a minimum viable product with existing customers and/or partners
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    Seed stage and beyond in terms of funding raised
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    Has the potential to address market needs in Thailand

How to apply

Applications for the GIA Bangkok Acceleration Programme (Sustainability and FoodTech) are now open. Interested applicants should apply here by 25 July 2025, Friday, 2359hrs (SGT, GMT +8).

Programme Dates (Hybrid): 4 Aug 2025 – 3 Oct 2025.

Find out more about the programme & read examples of the corporate problems statements here: https://esg.riseaccel.com/ 

For further information on the participating Thai corporates and the challenge statements, visit this page or email RISE for any enquiries.

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