Thailand's Prime Minister's Office and Ministry of Industry, Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, JETRO (Japan External Trade Organization), and AMEICC (Japan-ASEAN Economic and Industrial Cooperation Committee) are in Bangkok on the 2nd. A MoU (memorandum of understanding) signing ceremony was held at the residence of the Japanese ambassador for open innovation between Japan and Thailand. Six Japanese and Thai startups, large corporations, conglomerates and affiliated companies will work on his PoC (Proof of Concept) to explore the possibility of joint ventures.
It is a part of the activity called "Open Innovation Columbus (OIC)" which promotes strategic alliances between innovative startups in Japan and Thailand and Japanese companies in Thailand. OIC was started with the aim of cultivating Japanese startups that will succeed in the world, and jointly resolving issues related to the demand for cutting-edge technology held by zaibatsu that lead ASEAN. The Japanese government will act as a liaison between the two parties, and will enhance support contents such as hands-on from matching to follow-up, funds necessary for business expansion in Thailand, and a mentoring system with local Japanese entrepreneurs in Thailand.
OIC-related events such as ``Rock Thailand'', ``BLEND'' and ``DX Summit'' have been held in Bangkok.
The Japanese startups that signed the MoU for PoC this time, and the major Thai conglomerates and affiliated companies are as follows. Since there is a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) between them, please forgive me for not being able to elaborate on the specifics of his activities. I have heard about Umitron individually, and a press release has already been announced about GROUND, so I will add that content.
Umitron ~ CP Foods (a food company under the Thai conglomerate CP Group)
CP Foods (Thai Stock Exchange: CPF) and Umitron have joined forces with CP Foods, the world's largest shrimp farmer, Umitron's AI and automation technology will form a partnership to realize a "next-generation sustainable shrimp farming model".
At CP Foods, we aim to reduce the environmental impact by using Zero Wastewater (purify and circulate water without replacement), Zero Antibiotic (no antibiotics), and high density (increase the number of cultured individuals per unit volume). We are developing aquaculture technology. Under these circumstances, it is desirable to keep human potential vectors of pathogens out of the aquaculture environment to reduce the risk of shrimp becoming ill. Umitron will provide know-how and technology to CP Foods in areas such as remote aquaculture management technology and feed optimization, which Umitron excels at.
According to Mr. Masahiko Yamada, co-founder and managing director of Umitron, on the same day that Rock Thailand was held, which was the opportunity for the two to meet, the chairman of CP Group got interested and had an interview. Then, an interview with the CDO (Chief Digital Officer), who reports directly to the president. On the spot, he was introduced to his SVP, who is in charge of next-generation aquaculture at CP Foods.
GROUND ~ WHA (a major business real estate developer in Thailand)
WHA aims to build the center of its supply chain in Thailand in response to the rapid growth of e-commerce in Southeast Asia. We are strengthening our logistics business, which is one of our main businesses. GROUND's solutions utilizing advanced technologies such as AI and robotics, and WHA, Thailand's largest logistics warehouse operator, share technology and know-how to jointly develop next-generation logistics platform construction, and domestic logistics in Thailand. Increase operational competitiveness and promote logistics and EC reforms.
According to the press release announced by the company, joint research and joint development of next-generation logistics platform construction in Thailand, provision of GROUND's solution "LogiTech" to WHA, and GROUND's know-how and knowledge in logistics operations. The content of the collaboration includes the provision of WHA's logistics facilities and facilities that can be used for joint research to GROUND, and discussions on building a cooperation and support system for Thailand's logistics and EC reforms.
Skydisc ~ TTCL (Thailand's major engineering company)
Skydisc and TTCL (Thailand Stock Exchange: TTCL) are working to improve the fuel efficiency of thermal power plants and stabilize the power supply. , By analyzing a huge amount of driving data and big data, AI determines a more efficient driving method, realizing highly efficient driving that could only be achieved by experienced operators until now.
Toppan Printing ~ DRVR (Thailand)
Fleet management technology of Thailand's DRVR and sharing technology utilizing Toppan Printing's (TSE: 7911) ID security cloud "IDaaS" Aiming to provide new mobility services through fusion, joint development and joint marketing of new mobility services will be carried out.
Flare ~ Toyota Tsusho (Thailand subsidiary)
Toyota Tsusho (Thailand) and Flare are using Flare Analytics, which is provided by Flare and can acquire and analyze driving dynamics data with just a smartphone. , conducts demonstration experiments and product development related to safe driving. In addition, the results will be utilized in efforts for safe driving in Thailand.
Leave a Nest ~ InnoSpace (an accelerator jointly established by the public and private sectors in Thailand)
Leave a Nest and InnoSpace share know-how and networks related to building a startup ecosystem, and develop deep tech through joint ventures.・Promote this in both Japan and Thailand.
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