Study Report for APT Start-up Program
Report
2024 APT Study Report
Bolstering Deep Tech
Entrepreneurship for Sustainable
Development in the ASEAN+3 Countries
Entrepreneurship for Sustainable
Development in the ASEAN+3 Countries
The report consists of 5 chapters
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Entrepreneurial Ecosystem for Deep Tech Startups
- 3. Review of Policies for Deep Tech Startups
- 4. Analysis of Cases on Deep Tech Startups
- 5. Policy Recommendations for Sustainable Development through DeepTech Startups
This study is the first to comprehensively examine deep tech entrepreneurial ecosystems, startups, and policies in APT countries with a focus on Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs), exploring achievements, challenges, and policy directions.
Policy by Country
The Study report has highlighted policies by each APT countries to emphasize the importance of the policy environent and its impact to the ecosystem.
The core policy by country is as below
| Country | Name | Policy Category | Focused on Deep-Tech Startups |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brunei Darussalam | Digital Economy Masterplan 2025 | National Strategy | Indirectly Related |
| Cambodia | Techo Start-up Center (Digital Platform and Reverse Innovation Programs) |
Organization (Programs) |
Indirectly Related |
| Indonesia | AI National Strategy 2020-2045 | National Strategy | Indirectly Related |
| Lao PDR | Policy on Creating Business Environment for Deep Tech Startups Establishment and Operation | Policy Plan | Directly Focused |
| Malaysia | Malaysia Startup Ecosystem Roadmap (SUPER) 2021-2030 | National Strategy | Indirectly Related |
| Myanmar | Startup Challengers Program | Policy Program | Indirectly Related |
| Singapore | Startup Singapore (SG) Programs (Startup SG Tech and Startup SG Equity) |
Policy Program(s) | Directly Focused |
| Philippines | Innovative Startup Act | National Law | Indirectly Related |
| Thailand | National Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation Policy | National Strategy | Indirectly Related |
| Viet Nam | 844 Program (Program on Supporting the National Innovation Initiative) | Policy Program(s) | Indirectly Related |
| China | Promoting the Innovation and Development of Future Industries | Policy Plan | Indirectly Related |
| Japan | Deep Tech Startups Support Program (DTSU) | Policy Program(s) | Directly Focused |
| Republic of Korea | Deep Tech Incubator Project for Startup (DIPS) | Policy Program(s) | Directly Focused |
Core Writing Team
The core writing team of this report is the selected Study Group members from APT countries.
For more details of the Core writing team: