Leave a Nest Singapore to accelerate collaboration with Thai Government Agency by signing MoU with National Innovation Agency (NIA), Thailand
Bangkok Thailand – [July 22, 2024] – Leave a Nest Singapore, a leading science and technology company, and NIA, a prominent government agency for innovation at the national and international level in Thailand, have formalised their commitment to accelerate collaboration between Thailand and Singapore by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in Bangkok, Thailand. The signing ceremony took place on July 22, 2024 before the start of SITE 2024 in Thailand, where Startups supported by NIA and some being TECH PLANTER in Thailand Alumni participated in. The MoU signifies a significant milestone in promoting collaboration and advancing technological innovation between the two renowned organisations.
The MoU was signed by Dr. Krithpaka Boonfueng, the Executive Director, National Innovation Agency (NIA), Thailand and Dr. Kihoko Tokue, the Managing Director, Leave a Nest Singapore, emphasising the importance and commitment of both organisations towards this partnership.
From Left: Dr. Krithpaka Boonfueng (Executive Director, National Innovation Agency (NIA), Thailand), Dr. Kihoko Tokue (Managing Director of Leave a Nest Singapore)
The MoU solidifies Leave a Nest Singapore and NIA’s commitment to promoting collaboration in technology and innovation between Thailand, Singapore and Japan. Dr. Tokue has a background as a researcher in Thailand. After joining Leave a Nest Group, she has continued to support researchers and deep tech startups from Thailand through her connections. The MoU serves as a formalisation of the existing ties between the two organisations. This MoU was signed by leveraging on respective expertise and resources, both organisations aim to drive economic growth through providing solutions with deep tech, and foster a culture of innovation to solve deep issues in both countries.
With this MoU in place, both organisations are optimistic that this MoU will pave the way for mutually beneficial collaborations, leveraging their combined strengths and expertise to drive technological advancements, promote entrepreneurship, and create a conducive ecosystem for innovation.
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NIA National Innovation Agency
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About Leave a Nest Singapore:
Leave a Nest Singapore is a leading science and technology company committed to fostering innovation, supporting startups, and nurturing talents in Singapore and beyond. With a strong focus on science and technology education, Leave a Nest Singapore provides various programs and initiatives to empower individuals and organisations in driving technological advancements and contributing to society to build a strong knowledge hub.
About NIA Thailand:
National Innovation Agency (NIA) is a Public Organization with the mission of enhancing technological and innovation capabilities in the country's strategic industries and new industries that will emerge in the future at the regional, national and international levels. Integrate enterprise networks by providing both academic and financial support. Promote the development of innovation ecosystems in the region together with local networks in the education sector, private sector and civil society sector to create new grains of sand that are both startups and SMEs that apply technology (Smart SMEs). Support the development of skills and abilities of technical personnel and organisational management to become an “innovative organisation”. and lastly Create awareness and understanding of innovation and technology to create a culture of innovation at the industry, organisation and public levels.