For Co-founders

Co-found a deep-tech startup on day one.

For business operators ready to commercialize university IP. We match you with a Chula researcher and run you through an intensive bootcamp built by CU Innovation Hub.

Why this is for you

Vetted Chula IP

Patentable research curated by CU Innovation Hub — you skip the cold technology search.

Matched with a researcher

Phase 1 pairs you with a faculty inventor based on sector fit and working style.

Intensive bootcamp

Phase 2 is operated by CU Innovation Hub — proven methodology, sector-fit mentors, investor-grade outputs.

What you bring

Operational expertise — commercial, GTM, fundraising, ops. You do not need technical depth in the underlying research; your matched co-founder is the subject expert. You do need conviction, time, and the ability to lead a founding team.

What you get

Equity in the venture

Split is negotiated directly with your matched researcher, guided by program norms.

Mentor access

20+ curated mentors — Thai investors, founders, IP specialists.

Investor introductions

Demo Day @ Chula IP Expo plus structured 1-on-1s through the Matching Zone.

The matching process

Phase 1 begins with the Researcher Workshop and runs through Matching Day. You meet the inventor pool, signal interest across sectors, and CU Innovation Hub facilitates structured pairing. Final teams are confirmed by end of Phase 1 and proceed into the Bootcamp together.

Applications for Cohort 2026 close 10 June.

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