Corporate Spark – Corporate Spark: Ignite Global Partnerships Driving Boundless Success

WHAT IS CORPORATE SPARK?

Corporate Spark is a flagship initiative by the National Innovation Agency (Public Organization) that connects Thai corporations with leading international startups to build market-ready innovations and expand into new markets — with up to 5 Million Baht in government-backed grants for validation and growth.

For Corporates: Access new technologies, solve real business challenges, and unlock competitive advantage.

For Startups: Access to local insights, secure strategic partnerships, and accelerate market entry.

Purpose:

Corporate Spark is designed to accelerate real innovation outcomes by enabling co-creation between Thai corporates and Global startups. The program transforms corporate challenges into market-ready products, services, and business models through fast market validation of global technologies in Thailand, strengthening industry competitiveness and enabling commercialization with government-backed support.

Access Thailand’s leading corporates and global startups. Build real impact.

Corporate Spark connects Thai corporates and global startups to collaborate across industries, applying innovative solutions in Thailand through two pillars—Business Innovation and Social Innovation—to drive growth, competitiveness, and measurable impact.

BUSINESS INNOVATION TRACKS

Scaling Thai food innovation to global markets

• Local food to global

• High-value foods and fruits

• Future food

Technology across farm-to-market systems

• Strain and species development

• Agricultural inputs

• Meat and crop productions

• Post-harvest management

Turning waste and emissions into business value

• Waste-to-value materials and upcycling solutions

• Industrial decarbonization & process efficiency

• Recycling, bioplastics, and circular materials

Smarter energy for industry and buildings

• Renewable energy & clean power innovation

• Energy management, optimization & trading platforms

• Energy-saving materials and smart building solutions

Data-driven productivity and smart services

• Medical/Health care solutions

• AI for retail, logistics, and supply chain

• FinTech

• Business services

Future vehicles and intelligent mobility systems

• EVs, batteries, power electronics & BMS

• Charging infrastructure & shared mobility platforms

• Connected and autonomous vehicle technologies

SOCIAL INNOVATION TRACKS

Program Overview

Thai corporates collaborate with international startups to validate and localize global technologies for the Thai market, supported by up to 5 million Baht in grants for pilot implementation and market readiness.

What will you get

Thai Corporations

• Access proven global technologies for creating new business

• Market validation grants from NIA (up to THB 5 million, matching grant)

• Structured support for pilot projects, POCs, and market deployment

• Strategic capability building in IP, legal, and commercialization

• National visibility through Corporate Spark showcase platforms

International Startups

• Fast-track entry into Thailand’s corporate market

• Market validation grants from NIA (up to THB 5 million , with Thai partner)

• Access to corporate pilots, POCs, and expansion opportunities

• Local landing support and national showcase visibility

Key responsibilities

Corporate Role:

• Define business pain points and validation objectives

• Participating in Pre-Matching and Demo Day to select startups

• Execute a market validation plan with selected startups

• Co-apply with NIA for market validation grants (up to THB 5 million)

• Support pilot implementation and deployment where applicable

Startup Role:

• Present solutions aligned with corporate needs

• Work with corporates on market validation and localization

• Co-develop a project proposal for NIA funding

• Participate in Pre-Matching, Demo Day, and program activities

Business Innovation Sectors

Scaling Thai food innovation to global markets

• Local-to-global food solutions

• High-value foods and premium fruits

• Future food innovation

Technology across farm-to-market systems

• Strain and species development

• Agricultural inputs and productivity tools

• Meat, crop, and post-harvest solutions

Turning waste and emissions into business value

• Waste-to-value and upcycling solutions

• Industrial decarbonization and efficiency

• Recycling, bioplastics, and circular materials

Smarter energy for industry and buildings

• Renewable energy and clean power solutions

• Energy management, optimization, and trading

• Energy-saving materials and smart buildings

Data-driven productivity and smart services

• Healthcare and medical solutions

• AI for retail, logistics, and supply chains

• FinTech and enterprise digital services

Future vehicles and intelligent mobility systems

• EVs, batteries, power electronics, and BMS

• Charging infrastructure and shared mobility

• Connected and autonomous vehicle technologies

Social Innovation Tracks

Scalable solutions for low-carbon communities

• Community clean energy solutions

• Circular materials and waste systems

• Carbon measurement, reduction, and neutrality

Innovation for food security and sustainability

• Value-added local food solutions

• Future food for health and resilience

Technology addressing real-world challenges

• Financial inclusion and digital services

• Smart transport and tourism solutions

• Education and digital learning platforms

Corporate Selection Criteria

Corporates are selected based on:

• Clear business challenges suitable for technology validation

• Readiness for market validation (resources, decision-makers, internal support)

• Strategic alignment with innovation and growth objectives

• Industry relevance and potential market impact

• Ability to work with international startups

Startup Selection Criteria

Eligible startups must be Seed to Series B with TRL 8–9, and are assessed on:

• Market-ready solutions suitable for validation in Thailand

• Industry impact and scalability potential

• Localization and commercialization readiness

• Team capability and execution strength

• Commitment to collaboration and market expansion in Thailand

Timeline & Key Dates

Apply Now

Corporates can now register to become partners in the Corporate Spark program, where you will collaborate with cutting-edge international startups to co-create innovative solutions for the Thai market.

Apply to Collaborate with Leading Thai Corporates International startups looking to enter the Thai market can apply to be part of Corporate Spark.