Scaleup Impact! Thailand x Sweden Global Startup Acceleration Program


Let’s find the best soil for Thailand startups to become some of the biggest exports from their region. We believe that joining an already existing context of fast-growing scale-ups and digitally innovative companies is the most effective and proven model for reaching international growth faster than the competition.

We’re therefore proud to open the doors to the EPICENTER ACCELERATE - THAILAND COHORT 2024.

🚀 Are you a promising, fast-growing company in Thailand that the rest of the world needs to see? Then this is for you.


Join our "info meeting" online on Friday, October 27th at 15:00 (Thai time)

Register here to join the call: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSchnk-fdUfsoK2kEccokwmFBAeBHPSbbZxsug0p_J-amGQcMg/viewform

    Come to Stockholm, the 'unicorn factory' 🦄

    Stockholm is a hotbed for billion-dollar companies. It boasts a higher production of unicorns per capita than any other region in the world, second only to Silicon Valley. The city has birthed tech giants like Skype, King, Mojang, Klarna, Spotify, and iZettle. If you're looking for innovation, success, and inspiration, Stockholm is the place to be!

    Who should apply❓


    Innovation:     Startups that leverage innovation in their operation, from an early stage with high potential solutions to startups in a growth stage.

    🚀 Ambition:     Plan to expand internationally, especially in the Nordic region (but not limited to), and can have full commitment to the whole program.

    🌟 Proven traction:     for example, pilot projects, initial customers, or letters of intent (LOIs) from promising corporations that are ready to scale their product or service.

    🔥 Focused Sectors - Impact Tech*/Startups:     for example, Smart City solutions (Mobility Solutions, Zero Emission-related solutions, Green Energy, De-carbonization, Climate Tech), Creative Industries (AR, VR, CultTech, Circular Fashion, Gaming), Health, Food Security, FinTech, etc.

    *Impact Tech definitions: A business model that balances profit with responsibility, aiming to address social and environmental issues and pursuing one or more of the SDGs through their operations, Adapting enterprise objectives to be more sustainable, and Solving industry problems with the potential for widespread impact.

        We are a dynamic ecosystem that constantly changes at a rapid pace, so we really encourage everyone to apply, even if you don't fit the exact formula above.

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        Applicants who are selected for the program can apply for an additional grant to cover part of the logistic costs for travel and accommodation after being selected. 

        A program built on the knowledge of what startups and scale-ups actually need.

        We bring together talented professionals and some of Thailand's fastest-growing companies to expand business internationally.

        🌟 A clear vision for achieving business objectives and overcoming growth challenges

        🚀 Powerful growth strategies rooted in a strong ambition for scaling success

        👨‍🏫 1-1 coaching with a serial scale-up entrepreneur customized to the scale-up needs

        🌐 Access to customers, networks of investors, corporates, and service providers 

        �� Peer-to-peer knowledge sharing and inspiration from the outside

          A customized program and support structure are delivered entirely by successful and experienced scale-up entrepreneurs.

          🔍 Clarify your business goals and get new perspectives

          🌐 Get access to networks and solve growth challenges

          🛡️ Get support to set the right organizational structures and scale faster.

              GAME-CHANGING OPPORTUNITY

                🚀 World-Class Coaching: Gain access to industry-leading coaches with a proven track record of scaling businesses. Our experts bring global insights and tailored strategies to help you overcome challenges and seize new opportunities.


                💡 Unmatched Resources: Immerse yourself in a dynamic ecosystem designed to fuel your growth. From cutting-edge tools to great networks, we provide everything you need to scale efficiently and sustainably.


                🤝 Collaborative Excellence: Engage with like-minded leaders and innovators in a vibrant community that fosters collaboration and idea exchange. Together, we push the boundaries of what’s possible.


                Join us and transform your potential into performance. Here, you’re not just scaling up—you’re setting new standards of excellence. Elevate your start-up with us!

                Timeline & Important Deadlines


                Welcome to Epicenter Stockholm, the first Digital Innovation House in the Nordics and home to some of Scandinavia’s most innovative companies. Discover our Accelerator Program.

                September 1st - 7th October: Application window for Thai startups open.

                October to mid-November: Evaluation process, including online interviews, to select 12 startups from Thailand.

                Mid-December 2024: Program phase 1, OKR Workshops in Bangkok: preparation to reach your goals, may it be to find an MVP (early stage), to prepare to grow your business, and fully scale internationally. We will adapt and customize for you, together with the very experienced team of entrepreneurs from Epicenter Stockholm.

                January-March: Program phase 2, online coaching, and more to reach your goals, together with the Epicenter Stockholm team.

                April: Program phase 3, onsite in Stockholm, coaching, workshops, business meetings, etc., and the historic first-ever Thailand Pitch Day 2025.

                Say hello to some of our team members, focusing on your growth (More to be presented)

                Jack Melcher-Claësson
                Head of Accelerate, Epicenter

                Jack runs the structured accelerate programs for startups & scale-ups at Epicenter. Beyond the Nordic Scalers program he's also the guy behind other Epicenter programs in partnership with Google for Startups, Microsoft for Startup as well as international programs like K-Startup Center. The latter providing selected startups from South Korea a platform to have Stockholm and Sweden as a spring board for their global growth journeys, initiated by the Startup Minister and Government of South Korea. Jack is often supporting teams around agility and pivoting, storytelling growth and fundraising.Jack is a serial entrepreneur and prior to Epicenter Jack was the founding partner of Everysport Media Group (former Traveas AB), today a public company listed on a Spotlight Stock Exchange in Stockholm with 100 MSEK in yearly turnover. He's also the founding partner of Hidden VC, Create Communication and one of the initiators of Epicenter Campus.

                Edgar Luczak
                Chairman & Head of Advisory, Epicenter

                Edgar is heading up our Advisory business, providing Large corps and Scaleups with hands-on entrepreneur experience from building business and ventures, scaling faster and growing internationally.Edgar has proven track record both as a coach and as an entrepreneur, especially around scaling and fast growth strategies.Edgar has 25+ years of experience of building companies and online businesses, both as an entrepreneur and through management consulting. As CEO for Garantum Edgar grew his team from 15 ppl to 250 ppl.

                Eugénie Stutz
                Accelerator & Advisory Support

                Marie-Claire Maxwell
                Tech & Impact Investment, Business Sweden

                Marie Claire has 20 years of experience from the APAC region as an entrepreneur and consultant, since early .com days to market entry strategies and business matching. She has a strong passion for connecting ecosystems, especially from a tech, startup and talent perspective! Today in her global role driving Business Sweden’s Digital Technology program, she is focusing on scaling the next generation of unicorns and enablers in the immersive, AI, Fintech and 5G space. Impact tech is particularly on her radar, ideas with solutions for the UNSDGs. Putting more women in boardrooms and on stages something she actively works for, Sweden is a frontrunner, but we all need to act and also give them the funding.

                Patrick Mesterton
                Co-founder, Epicenter

                Patrick is the Co-founder for the Epicenter Group, with hubs in 3 Nordic cities (Stockholm, Helsinki and Oslo). Patrick has 20+ years of experience of building online businesses, scaling companies internationally, building teams and more.Patrick will be involved in both coaching and one to many sessions, specialised in Lean Startup process for agile business development.

                Foki Soirak
                Thai-Swedish Entrepreneur & Head of Magic Creation @ Epicenter


                Ola Ahlvarsson
                Co-founder Epicenter, Serial Entrepreneur and Author of many books

                FAQ

                Can expat companies or spin-offs from CVCs apply to the program?
                Answer: The company must have strong ties to the local market and operation. It will be considered case by case.

                Time commitment? (both online and onsite parts)
                Answer: We would normally say “ the more you give, the more you´ll get back”… with that said, a normal program week of the program will probably need somewhere between 3-5 hours of work, including 1:1 coaching sessions.

                What is the cost of participation?
                Answer: There is no cost for the program fee. However, we do require a strong time commitment from selected startups to fully benefit from the mentorship, workshops, and resources provided. Availability of additional grants to cover logistic costs, applicable post-selection.

                Can I get more info somehow?
                Answer: Please join our “info meeting” online on Friday the 27th of October 3pm (Thai time), register here to join the call:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSchnk-fdUfsoK2kEccokwmFBAeBHPSbbZxsug0p_J-amGQcMg/viewform

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