Plug and Play, a global innovation platform, has announced a strategic partnership with Thales, a leader in advanced technologies, to accelerate the growth and international expansion of deeptech startups. This collaboration will leverage Plug and Play’s Innovation Framework to support Thales’ Trust My Tech programme, aimed at fostering innovation and collaboration across various technology sectors.
The partnership will focus on identifying and supporting startups in fields such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, aerospace, digital identity, and quantum technologies. These startups will have the opportunity to develop proofs-of-concept, pilot initiatives, and potential commercial collaborations with Thales’ regional and global business units. This initiative will enable real-world validation of their technologies and create pathways to international markets.
Singapore will serve as the first hub for implementing Plug and Play’s Innovation Framework in the Asia-Pacific region, acting as a launchpad for broader innovation efforts across Thales’ global hubs. Marine Martinez, Trust My Tech Global Programme Lead at Thales, stated, “Through our partnership with Plug and Play, we are further strengthening this capability by broadening our engagement with some of the world’s most promising deeptech startups.”
Jupe Tan, Managing Partner APAC at Plug and Play, added, “Our collaboration with Thales combines the strengths of a global technology leader with our worldwide innovation ecosystem to help startups accelerate their growth and commercialisation journey.”
This partnership aims to accelerate the adoption of emerging technologies whilst creating pathways for startups to expand internationally, addressing real-world industry challenges and fostering long-term growth.
