The SPARK Demo Day is part of the global acceleration programme that aims to enhance to competitiveness of Thai startups in the global market

SPARK — the global acceleration programme aimed at Thai startups that was launched by Thailand’s National Innovation Agency and Israel’s AGW Group — is holding the SPARK Demo Day today in Bangkok.

Demo Day is the culminating event of the intensive eight-week bootcamp that the participating startups underwent, where they were given workshops on product development, marketing and branding, operations administration, and funding, among others. The bootcamp also provided the startups with one-on-one mentoring sessions, access to a co-working space, and technical consultations with AGW network of mentors in various topics and aspects of building a globally competitive startup.

Twelve startups will pitch at the Demo Day, and the winning startup will have the opportunity to train with one of the leading accelerators in Israel, as well as go on a roadshow to meet other startups, VCs, and investors.

The SPARK Demo Day is happening today, May 25, at the Bangkok Marriot Hotel

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NIA is an autonomous agency established by the Ministry of Science and Technology that works to promote economic vibrancy by partnering with business in various industries to promote economic competitiveness. It wants to use innovation as the principal tool to enhance the quality of life and driving Thailand towards an increasingly competitive economy, and towards an “ASEAN Start-up Hub”.

AGW Group was established to connect the East and West, allowing dataflow and exchange of knowledge and ideas between different countries and technologies. It’s goal is the creation of innovation and creative hubs in Thailand for all South East Asia.

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Disclosure: This article is produced by the e27 content marketing team, sponsored by the National Innovation Agency.

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