Supporting Thailand’s next generation of AI startups
2026-08-28 · OpenAI
Overview
OpenAI and Thailand’s Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI) have launched an accelerator aimed at supporting Thailand’s next generation of AI startups.
Program structure
- Duration: Eight weeks
- Cohort size: 10 startups
- Focus areas: Health, wellness, and education
Goals and focus
The accelerator is designed to help selected teams move from AI prototypes to trusted products. The emphasis is on productizing early AI work—advancing beyond prototype-stage efforts toward solutions that are more ready for real-world use.
Expected outcomes
Across the eight-week program, participating startups are expected to iterate on their offerings with the aim of:
- Refining AI prototypes into deliverable products
- Improving trust and usability so solutions are closer to practical deployment and adoption
Partners
- OpenAI
- Thailand’s MHESI (Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation)