About the “Startup Grand Prix” program

We believe there are huge opportunities for startups to grow their businesses in Thailand and we know that Thais do have potential. There are lot of talents out there who are striving for excellence in the field of entrepreneurship. Once they adopt and become a part of the ecosystem they would have the chance to make a difference for this country or even beyond. We have the essential resources to create a positive impact for our society. True Incube Incubation & ScaleUp Program Batch 5 – “Startup Grand Prix” is a program designed for startups who have already incorporated themselves as a company. These companies would need to have existing products and services (or a functioning prototype) that is operating in the current market and looking outwards for expansion opportunity.

This opportunity entails a chance for you to work closely with True Corporation and our affiliate companies provided with a springboard to help expand across markets and increase customer base. The 3 month incubation program provides a potential total investment of up to 4.5m but at least 2m in cash and 1m in further media grants*. Furthermore, our network of global investors and VCs attending on Synergy Day would provide a rare opportunity for one to present their products and to become a part of the True Digital Park ecosystem in the near future. Technology infrastructure and co-working space facilities will also be provided as an additional support.

Objective

1. To provide businesses the opportunity to scale within a regional level by partnering with True Corporation and its affiliated companies through the incubation process of Thai and International startups.

2. To invest in Thai startups and provide marketing support in driving the Thailand ecosystem towards a status of long term growth and sustainability, based on 4-Win Relationships (Thailand-Startups-Investors- True Corporation & Affiliated Companies).

3. To open up the perspectives of startups within three dimensions, of which, the perspective from the Corporate, successful local startups and those within the global sphere.

Benefits & Rewards*

1. Combination of 2,000,000 - 4,500,000 THB cash* (approx. USD 62k- 140k) and 1,000,000 THB in-kind media value (approx. USD 31k) from Thai News Network TV Channel and True4U TV Channel in exchange with 1-9% equity.

2. Partnership opportunity with True Corporation and its affiliated companies.

3. Bootcamp in Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, and China during July to Sep 2018.

4. 3 dedicated desks at True Digital Park for 12 months.

5. World-class cloud service credit from partner.

6. Synergy (Demo) Day at True Digital Park to international investors in Nov 2018.

7. Silicon Valley Ecosystem Tour at Google HQ in Year 2019 for the best performance team.

8. International and domestic traveling expenses for regional bootcamp sponsor by True Corporation.

*in accordance with terms & conditions in the application form (received by 26th June 2018)

Application Criteria

Preferred Qualifications and will entitle for Extra Consideration for Selection Process

INCUBATION & SCALEUP PROGRAM SCHEDULE
Today - 15 June 2018 via True Incube website / Facebook	Open Application
22 June 2018 at Techsauce Global Summit via True Incube website / Facebook	Announcement of Short listed 20
27 June 2018 at True Incube Space (Centerpoint of Siam Square 4th floor)	Orientation Day / Signing Application / Q&A
28 June - 13 July 2018	Due Diligence
12-13 July 2018 at True Incube Space (Centerpoint of Siam Square 4th floor)	Final Round Pitching to Select 5 Winning Teams
15 July 2018 via True Incube website / Facebook	Announcement for 5 teams
July - September 2018 16 - 20 Jul : Bangkok, Thailand “Partnership Requirement” 23 - 25 Jul : Singapore “Digital Community & Content” 7- 9 Aug : Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam “SME Solutions” 21-23 Aug : Jakarta, Indonesia “SME Solutions” 4 - 7 Sep : Shanghai, China “SME Solutions” & “IoT”	Startup Grand Prix and Regional Bootcamp
Last week of October 2018	Signing of Shareholder Agreements
November 2018 at True Digital Park	Synergy (Demo) Day

*in accordance with terms & conditions in the application form (received by 26th June 2018)