About Us
SPACE-F is the first global FoodTech startup incubator and accelerator in Thailand, bringing together leading FoodTech startups and corporates through an innovative mentorship, business connections, and co-working program (no equity taken) - established through the cooperation of Thai Union Group, the National Innovation Agency, Mahidol University, and supported by industry leading corporates.
SPACE-F contributes as a central platform gathering resources from corporates, VCs, CVCs, universities and government to develop and promote deep-tech and innovative FoodTech startups with speed and effectiveness. Selected startups will be incubated and accelerated to be new food economy warriors and scale up to take on South-East Asian and global markets.
Startups participating in the program will be given access to an extended, cross industry network, facilities, mentorship and network they need to start, grow and scale their business in Southeast Asia. SPACE-F aims to create future economic warriors who are dedicated and motivated to innovate by engaging deep tech as a tool for sustainable businesses.
We are looking for startups from around the world in different stages of their development to address the 9 wide-ranging FoodTech themes. If you are ready to learn, grow, and scale, come join us for another exciting batch!
Trends in Food Technology
Biomass Fermentation, 3D Cultivated Meat and everything Plant- Based; the Alternative Protein industry is growing at the speed of light and is only gaining more momentum with the defined shift in consumer- spending habits through COVID19.
Trends in Food Technology
The year 2021 has seen the rise of "Green Tech", technology developed with focus on up-cycling, redistribution, smart labelling and other automated processes that aim to secure the supply chain for food, for generations to come.
Trends in Food Technology
It's said that the next evolutionary step in health and wellness is "Personalised Nutrition" as consumers demand greater control of their food intake, and seek products that cater to their individual needs.
Program Partners for Batch III will be Announced Soon
SPACE-F Program is a collaboration between the National Innovation Agency, Thai Union, and Mahidol University. Each batch, the founders will recruit industry leading corporates to help support the startups in the cohort.
Partners will be there to support the startups every step of the way. The mentorship, network, commercial opportunities, and investment possibilities offered by these leading corporates will ensure that participants in the program will have a flying start to their business.
The founders and partners will also be joined by external experts and investors in helping the startups achieve their individual objectives.
ARE YOU READY TO
START YOUR
FOODTECH JOURNEY?
Are you a student, career switcher, food tech enthusiast, leader in your family business or do you simply have an idea to change the future or food? Then SPACE-F is looking for you!
Our incubator is dedicated to helping you start your business with mentorship from the regions leading foodtech innovators, supporting you on everything from product development to testing your business plan, preparing for investment meetings and hiring your first staff members.
Wondering if the incubator program would be a good fit for you? Reach out to us to discuss the possibilities!
BATCH III COHORT
SPACE-F is excited to introduce you to the 2021 Batch III cohort!
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CALLING ALL FOOD-TECH STARTUPS!
SPACE-F is dedicated to increasing access to better, safer and more nutritious foods, future-proofing the global food supply chain, and making your business a success.
We are proud to announce that this year, SPACE-F's founders - NIA, Thai Union PLC and Mahidol University - have partnered with ThaiBev, one of the leading beverage companies in Asia - to deliver the best of the region to our startups.
The 2020 program will also be supported by Betagro and Deloitte, ensuring startups benefit from working with leading corporates along the food supply chain. The mentorship, network, commercial and investment possibilities offered by these leading corporates will ensure that participants in the program will have a flying start to their business.
Are you ready to step up to the challenge?
SPACE-F is proud to announce their partners
for the 2020 program
ThaiBev
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Why Thailand?
Welcome to the Kitchen of the World
Food is central to Thailand's culture and economy
Thailand is nicknamed "The Kitchen of the World". Thailand is both one of the world largest agricultural exporters as well as a major food producer, with the food industry contributing over 23% to the country's GDP.
The food industry is also at the core of the governments Thailand 4.0 initiative, enabling innovation transecting agriculture, manufacturing, retail and hospitality sectors.
The worlds leading food players call Thailand their home
Thailands food corporates are world famous: Including the worlds largest producers of seafood, pet food and poultry products to some of Asia's leading beverages companies; from world-class restaurants to bespoke coffee brands.
SPACE-F is closely aligned to the corporate ecosystem in Thailand, ensuring your access to some of the leading players in the ASEAN -and global - food system.
Thailand is one of the worlds best locations for startups
For the past years Thailand has been recognised as the best place in the world to start a business by Wharton business school - and with new tax and visa incentives, the government is actively working to maintain and improve this reputation.
Thailands growing economy, great infrastructure, and government support for startups make it the perfect hub for launching your business into South-East Asia and beyond.
Why SPACE-F?
while providing you with opportunity to meet investors. The program will not take any equity or IP in order to participate
Our Facilities
SPACE-F is situated in the heart of Bangkok and features a co-working space, food maker space, office space, lab space and meeting and conference rooms in the one building which is required by startups to operate productively and efficiently. The centre also features hi-speed Wi-Fi, access to high-technology labs within Mahidol University and pilot plants for prototype making.
*Due to the global situation, Batch II is likely to take place (partly) online - stay tuned for the latest information
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