AIS The StartUp, standing as one of the Thai private organizations, won the “Friends of Maker Awards 2023” award.

From the intention of AIS The StartUp that aims to bring the capabilities of the digital network and platform technology Including the body of knowledge in various fields that are necessary for business operations To drive and support the work of entrepreneurs Digital Startup and Tech SMEs in Thailand to grow sustainably under the concept of “Partnership for Inclusive Growth”, causing the Thai Startup Trade Association (Thai Startup) to award the Friends of Maker Awards 2023. The Corporate Connector branch from the Makers United 2023 stage for AIS The StartUp as a private organization that supports Thai startup entrepreneurs to be able to conduct business under the market context that is constantly changing. It is an award that reinforces AIS The StartUp’s goal of being ready to be a partner who will jointly create inclusive growth in sustainable business operations.

Dr. Srihathai Pramanee, AIS The StartUp Manager, said, “Thank you to the Thai Startup Trade Association for seeing the determination in the work of AIS The StartUp. It is like being a trusted partner of Thai startup entrepreneurs for more than 10 years and receiving the Friends of Maker Awards 2023 this time is a confirmation of the clear goal of creating Partnership for Inclusive Growth
Today, we have pushed and supported entrepreneurs, both Digital Startup and Tech SMEs, to achieve success in running many businesses. which those entrepreneurs have expanded their business create value for the industry Until those entrepreneurs become a key ingredient that helps the country’s digital economy grow and prosper.”

On the other hand, Asst. Prof. Dr. Yuttana Srisawat, President of the Thai Startup Trade Association (Thai Startup) said, “As the main organization that plays an important role in building a strong Startup Ecosystem and fostering community. and connections to expand business with various industries both public and private Including a group of investors that will help startups grow sustainably Today we see the willingness of the private sector like AIS to support Thai startups. both in terms of knowledge new digital tools or even connecting business expansion opportunities that will help enhance the capabilities of entrepreneurs That’s why this year, the association’s committee Organized the Makers United Awards 2023, an event that honors people who are important to the Thai startup industry. and has given the Friends of Maker Awards to AIS The StartUp as a private sector that has continuously supported the work of the industry and startup entrepreneurs.”

For the Makers United 2023 stage, it was organized for the first time by Thai Startup Trade Association It is a platform that awards awards to organizations or agencies that are important intermediaries to connect entrepreneurs with large organizations and can clearly create work. It is judged by the method of selection from the association’s committee, executives and industry experts.

The Friends of Maker Awards 2023 in the Corporate Connector category received by AIS The StartUp this year. There are criteria that the association used in selection decisions That is, the organization must be able to create value and create new value for startup entrepreneurs through various forms of support. This is clearly in line with the working methods and goals of AIS The StartUp in all dimensions. make the award from This time, the Thai Startup Trade Association reflects AIS The StartUp’s determination in working to support entrepreneurs and the Startup Ecosystem for sustainable growth.