Thailand targets becoming next “food-tech silicon valley” to bolster Asian food security

[webfact]

 

The National Innovation Agency (NIA) in Thailand is pushing for Bangkok to become the “food-tech silicon valley.” The agency has invested in food-tech start-ups in the area as a part of its “Space-F” project. 

 

The project encourages an influx of investment for the Thai food sector in light of the global food security crisis – which has been exacerbated by multiple factors of climate change, inflation and the ongoing war in Ukraine. 

 

NIA is proposing the use of “deep tech” as the primary way to get Bangkok on the map as a food-tech capital. 

 

The project has been running for about three years, with a focus on funding start-ups, while providing support and mentorship. They do so for local and overseas start-ups, moving them to build businesses in Bangkok. 

 

 

Full story: https://www.foodingredientsfirst.com/news/thailand-targets-becoming-next-food-tech-silicon-valley-to-bolster-asian-food-security.html

 

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[John Drake]

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Space F covers nine key food-tech trends: health and wellness, alternative proteins

Bugs.

[daveAustin]

Hub?

[mahtin]

Next step, colonise Mars.

[ChrisY1]

The attached photo of hand planting rice, says it all!

Food tech silicone valley??....Whatever it might be...farming in Thailand needs huge reform...instead of submarines and tanks...modernise with machinery!

[hotchilli]

18 hours ago, webfact said:

The National Innovation Agency (NIA) in Thailand is pushing for Bangkok to become the “food-tech silicon valley.” The agency has invested in food-tech start-ups in the area as a part of its “Space-F” project. 

Delusional.