Expand into Southeast Asia with Carve Startup Labs & AsiaBerlin

Calling Ambitious Indian Startups!

Carve Startup Labs, in partnership with AsiaBerlin, is inviting applications from startups looking to explore expansion opportunities in Thailand and the broader ASEAN region through a curated delegation to Bangkok, Thailand.

The program combines market access engagements to support selected startups in representing India by participating and/or exhibiting at Techsauce Global Summit 2026—one of Southeast Asia’s leading technology and innovation conferences—bringing together startups, corporates, investors, ecosystem leaders, and government stakeholders from across the region and beyond.

🗓️ Dates: August 25–28, 2026
📍 Location: Bangkok, Thailand

Who Should Apply?

Expansion-ready Indian startups actively exploring Southeast Asia for:

• Market entry and business development
• Access to innovation ecosystems and key stakeholders
• Investor outreach and fundraising opportunities
• Regional ecosystem engagement and expansion
• International visibility and ecosystem exposure
• Access to regional innovation hubs and startup communities

Priority Sectors

• Artificial Intelligence & Digital Transformation
• FinTech & Financial Innovation
• HealthTech & BioTech
• FoodTech & AgriTech
• ClimateTech & Sustainability
• Enterprise & Corporate Innovation

What You Will Gain?

✅ Participation at Techsauce Global Summit 2026

Access one of Southeast Asia’s largest startup and innovation gatherings featuring founders, investors, corporates, government agencies, and ecosystem builders from across Asia and beyond.

✅ Thailand Ecosystem Immersion

Gain first-hand insights into Thailand’s startup and innovation landscape through ecosystem visits, market briefings, and curated engagements with government agencies, innovation organizations, ecosystem enablers, investors, and stakeholders supporting entrepreneurship, investment, and international business growth.

✅ ASEAN Market Insights

Understand market dynamics, business culture, expansion pathways, regulatory considerations, and partnership opportunities across Southeast Asia.

✅ Exhibition Opportunities (Optional)

Startups interested in showcasing their solutions may access exhibition opportunities at Techsauce Global Summit at preferential rates, subject to availability.

✅ Founder & Investor Networking

Build relationships with startup founders, investors, accelerators, corporates, and ecosystem leaders from across the region.

✅ Explore Expansion Opportunities

Gain insights into market opportunities, expansion pathways, ecosystem support mechanisms, and growth prospects across Thailand and the ASEAN region.

Program Highlights:

August 24: Arrival in Bangkok

August 25: Immersion Program

• Welcome and program briefing
• Curated introductions to Thailand’s innovation ecosystem
• Visits to leading innovation hubs
• Meetings with ecosystem stakeholders
• Networking opportunities

August 26–28: Techsauce Global Summit 2026

• Complimentary Full Journey Pass to Techsauce Global Summit 2026 (worth THB 4,990 / approx. ₹13,300)
• Startup exhibition opportunities at subsidised rates
• Business matchmaking and pre-arranged meetings
• Side events, partner engagements, and networking sessions throughout Techsauce Week

August 29: Departure or optional stay extension

Why Thailand?

Thailand is increasingly emerging as a gateway to Southeast Asia, offering access to a rapidly growing innovation ecosystem, strong corporate innovation activity, government-backed startup initiatives, and connectivity to the broader ASEAN market of over 650 million people.

Why Carve Startup Labs?

Carve Startup Labs works across 35+ countries, enabling startups to access international markets through structured delegations, ecosystem partnerships, and global market access programs.

Through our curated approach, startups gain access not only to events—but also to meaningful conversations, ecosystem relationships, and market-entry opportunities.

⏳ Limited seats available | Only 5 Startups Will Be Selected

Please note: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and stakeholder meetings begin to be coordinated well in advance of the program. We therefore encourage interested startups to apply early. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Take your startup from India to Southeast Asia. 🌏🚀