The recently concluded Echelon X, held from May 15-16 at the Singapore EXPO, marked a significant milestone in the innovation landscape of Southeast Asia. Gathering some of the most exciting innovators and ecosystem stakeholders from across the region, the two-day event drew an impressive attendance of 7,000 participants, all eager to delve into the future of technology and entrepreneurship.

This vibrant assembly was not just a showcase of groundbreaking ideas and startups but also a crucial platform for knowledge sharing. Through a series of engaging panel discussions, roundtables, and insightful fireside chats, attendees had the opportunity to gain valuable ecosystem insights, fostering a deeper understanding of the trends and challenges shaping the industry. Echelon X 2024 thus solidified its reputation as a cornerstone event for those committed to driving innovation and collaboration within Southeast Asia’s dynamic tech ecosystem.

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One of the key participants at the event was the National Innovation Agency (NIA) of Thailand. Demonstrating their commitment to nurturing regional innovation, the NIA introduced seven promising startups through their Day 0 presentation at WeWork. This early showcase set the stage for these startups to gain visibility and attract interest from potential investors and partners.

Throughout the main event, the NIA continued to spotlight these innovative companies at their dedicated pavilion within the Echelon X exhibition. This platform provided the startups with invaluable exposure, allowing them to present their cutting-edge solutions and business models to a diverse and influential audience, thereby underscoring the vital role of the NIA in supporting the growth and international expansion of Thai startups.

7 Thai startups showcase innovation through NIA

Without further ado, here are the seven startups from Thailand that showcased their innovations at Echelon X through the NIA pavilion:

• Guardian GPT – Guardian GPT’s solutions are designed to empower businesses with smarter, more efficient, and highly adaptive AI capabilities, setting new benchmarks for operational excellence and strategic foresight in the digital age. Their solutions are primarily focused on GenAI, RAG, Chatbot, and AI Agent solutions for enterprise automation.
• AIYA – Creates a seamless social customer journey platform with the help of its genius Chatbot for your business needs. At its core, AIYA, the customer care assistant, gives you more free time to help manage your online business sustainably. A winner of the Thailand ICT Awards 2019, their products include the ACRM ChatBot, ALIVE+, AiPage, and AiBeacon.
• BODA – They develop AI to check the health of factories and business buildings with their 24-hour service to manage production and energy management to reduce costs and work steps repetition, to prevent damages in building management, and to create confidence for sustainable business growth. With more than 6 years of experience developing the AIoT platform and jointly developing the AIoT platform with 10 leading organisations, serving over 60 organisations and over 200 buildings and factories, BODA has helped save more than 40 million baht in energy costs.
• Eidy – Eidy is an AI-powered medical chatbot designed to provide specialist-level healthcare. At its core, Eidy is an AI-based system that hospitals could use to automate screening and diagnosis.
• Dietz – A seamless telemedicine platform for hospitals. Revolutionising the way hospitals deliver care, Dietz offers seamless telemedicine integration that improves patient accessibility and outcomes, reduces the workload of healthcare professionals, and enhances patient safety. Dietz is designed for the care of chronic patients and features an effective, safe, and easy-to-use home monitoring system through chat and video calls.
• OneCharge – OneCharge is the ultimate platform driving the entire EV charging ecosystem. From individual drivers and businesses to industry partners, we provide comprehensive software solutions that cater to all EV charging requirements. Their vision is to be Asia’s largest charging network to make charging accessible to everyone and make it simpler for businesses to deploy EV chargers, for EV drivers to utilise them, and for utilities to manage EV charging throughout the entire grid.
• Agnos – A healthtech startup focused on digital transformations in healthcare using AI. They offer an AI screening tool for self-diagnosis, a smart registration system, and a patient management system, among other services. Agnos’s comprehensive, end-to-end solutions aim to improve patient experiences for their partners.

Thailand’s burgeoning tech startup ecosystem

Thailand’s burgeoning tech startup ecosystem has been rapidly gaining momentum, positioning itself as a vibrant and dynamic hub in Southeast Asia. Bolstered by strong government support, particularly through initiatives led by the NIA, the country has fostered an environment conducive to entrepreneurial growth and innovation.

Guardian GPT, for instance, is setting new standards in enterprise automation with its advanced AI solutions focused on GenAI, RAG, Chatbot, and AI Agent technologies, empowering businesses to achieve operational excellence and strategic foresight. AIYA, another standout, offers a seamless social customer journey platform through its award-winning Chatbot technology, enhancing customer care and online business management sustainably.

In the realm of industrial efficiency, BODA leverages AI to optimise factory and building health with its 24-hour service for production and energy management, significantly reducing costs and operational redundancies. Meanwhile, Eidy is revolutionising healthcare with its AI-powered medical chatbot, providing specialist-level care by automating screening and diagnosis processes in hospitals. Dietz complements this innovation with a seamless telemedicine platform designed for chronic patient care, enhancing patient accessibility and safety through advanced home monitoring systems.

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OneCharge is driving forward the EV charging ecosystem with its comprehensive platform that simplifies the deployment and management of EV chargers across Asia, aiming to become the largest charging network in the region. Lastly, Agnos focuses on digital transformations in healthcare, offering AI-driven tools for self-diagnosis, smart registration, and patient management systems, ultimately improving patient experiences and operational efficiency for healthcare providers. These startups not only exemplify Thailand’s commitment to technological advancement but also underscore the country’s potential to be a key player in the global tech arena.

With a thriving community of tech-savvy entrepreneurs, supportive policies, and increasing access to venture capital, Thailand is attracting a growing number of startups specialising in diverse sectors. As Thailand continues to invest in digital infrastructure and innovation, its tech startup ecosystem is poised for even greater expansion, driving economic growth and solidifying its role as a key player in the regional and global tech landscapes.

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