Thailand Pavilion Bridges Innovation Across Borders at Echelon Philippines 2025

As the startup ecosystem in Southeast Asia continues to accelerate, Thailand is stepping onto the regional stage with a bold mission: to build stronger bridges for innovation and investment. This vision comes to life at Echelon Philippines 2025, happening on 2–3 September at the SMX Convention Center Manila, where the Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) under Thailand’s Ministry of Commerce leads a delegation of promising startups through the Thailand Pavilion.

The event marks the first time DITP is participating in the Philippines’ premier technology and investment gathering, bringing together innovators from Thailand with the country’s top venture capitalists, corporates, and ecosystem enablers. For DITP, this is more than just an exhibition—it’s a strategic step to connect Thai entrepreneurship with global opportunities.

Unlocking New Markets for Thai Startups

While Thailand has nurtured a vibrant startup community at home, many young companies face challenges in accessing international markets. Expansion often requires not only capital but also the right ecosystem partners who can help them adapt to new environments and scale effectively. Recognising this, DITP—through the Thai Trade Center Manila—has curated a delegation of 14 startups to showcase their solutions at Echelon Philippines 2025.

These startups span diverse industries including fintech, property technology, healthcare, education, logistics, and AI. Their participation underscores Thailand’s readiness to share homegrown innovation with the world while also learning from the Philippines’ dynamic digital economy. By doing so, DITP strengthens bilateral trade links and nurtures long-term collaboration between the two nations.

Innovation on Display: Meet the Delegates

The Thailand Pavilion will feature solutions that address everyday challenges and drive digital transformation:

• Factorium (System Stone) offers an intelligent maintenance management app to streamline preventive and corrective maintenance.
• AIYA (Megenius) delivers AI-powered marketing and chatbot solutions for businesses, from live-stream sales management to proximity-based promotions.
• Buzzebees enables brands to unify customer data with AI-driven loyalty programs and analytics.
• Daywork transforms short-term staffing through AI-matched job seekers.
• Ample Work introduces biodegradable plastics to replace single-use packaging.
• QueueQ simplifies queuing with real-time booking via mobile apps.
• Student Care enhances school management with AI, cashless payments, and digital communication tools.
• Via Group develops Mobility-as-a-Service platforms for smarter urban transport.

These and other participants highlight Thailand’s breadth of innovation and its strong potential to create meaningful partnerships with Philippine investors and enterprises.

DITP’s Evolving Role in Global Trade Promotion

Traditionally focused on export promotion, DITP is now broadening its mandate to include startup support and international networking. By aligning with high-growth sectors such as fintech, proptech, AI, and green technology, DITP demonstrates its commitment to helping Thai entrepreneurs scale beyond borders.

The agency’s involvement in Echelon Philippines 2025 reflects a forward-looking strategy: positioning Thailand not only as a hub for creative ideas but also as an active partner in the global innovation economy.

A Gateway to Regional Growth

Echelon Philippines 2025, organised by e27 and Brainsparks, gathers founders, investors, policymakers, and corporates from across the region. With its mix of content stages, exhibitions, panels, and networking opportunities, the event serves as a fertile ground for Thai startups to gain visibility and for Philippine investors to explore new ventures.

For DITP, the Thailand Pavilion is more than just a showcase—it’s a gateway to regional growth, paving the way for collaboration, investment, and shared prosperity across Southeast Asia.