Groom Grant Growth

Groom - building capability NIA finances the cost for professional mentors, industry experts, and guest speakers. NIA also provides consultation for budding entrepreneurs on innovation trends. Grant - innovative project development NIA provides a comprehensive non-dilutive granting schemes to Thai-owned Thailand- registered startup companies. Open Innovation Grant & Thematic Innovation Grant - support technology. And NIA provides a Zero-interest Loan to support the growth and scaleup of innovative projects by subsidizing up to 100% of the interests incurred up to 3 years (max. 5 million THB), when borrowing money (loan) from NIA's bank partners. Growth - non-financial support to promote growth of Innovation-Driven Enterprises through network and exposure. Publicity and Exposure Booth exhibition and Investor Pitching opportunities at NIA's events and programs i.e. Startup Thailand Innovation Thailand Expo, Local and International Expos, Global Hub Startup Day. Featuring opportunities in NIA's social media with more than 100k followers in the form of articles, interview videos. Additional Privileges from NIA’ partners - under the “Sworded Tiger” scheme, the startups can enjoy special benefits from a wide range of NIA's innovation service providers e.g. Pilot-Plant and Lab testing service (TISTR), Legal Consulting (McKinsey), etc. Introduction and Facilitation with Government Agencies - NIA provides supports and facilitation with BOI on SMART Visa and BOI Investment incentive scheme, Food Innovation & Regulation Network etc.