LJI SUSU Scale-Up Batch 3 Startup Pitch has been successfully completed!
On 24 July 2026, Laos-Japan Human Resource Development Institute (LJI), with support of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), held LJI SUSU Batch 3 Startup Pitch Event 2026 under the theme ‘‘Turning Innovation Into Social Impact’’. The event was organized in collaboration with Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) Vientiane and the Department of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Promotion Agency (DOSMEP) under the Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MOIC). The event was implemented with more than 180 business representatives from Laos, Japan, Thailand and Cambodia including more than 30 potential investors.
The event was opened with remarks by H.E. Mr. Tsutomu KOIZUMI, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the Lao PDR, Ms. Miyako KOBAYASHI, Chief Representative, JICA Laos office and Mr. Vilakone PHILOMLACK, Deputy Director General of Department of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Promotion Agency (DOSMEP), Ministry of Industry and Commerce.
Five companies, selected from 14 participating companies, received the JICA award in the LJI SUSU Business Plan Competition in September 2025 and carried out a proof of concept (POC) over eight months, supported financially by JICA and guided by international mentors. At the pitch event, these five companies showcased how their business had grown during the POC period and outlined their future plans, highlighting areas where they seek collaboration with potential partners. Their business themes are:
Talaew: export-ready woven textiles by Herworks Individual Enterprise
3D printing solutions by Print Squares Sole Co., Ltd
Sensorclouds, AIoT Platform solution by Sensornode IoT Technology Sole Co., Ltd
The eco-friendly green mushroom by Viyada Industrial Plantation Export-Import Sole
Sa-ard Dee Carwash by Saduak Dee Automation Group Co., Ltd
In addition, ADB Frontier Mekong highlighted key factors that investors consider when evaluating startups, while three successful LJI SUSU alumni shared insights from their own journeys to encourage the audience, including fellow entrepreneurs and younger generations.
As a result, the following companies received LJI SUSU Awards and Special Awards in recognition of their tremendous efforts to bring more value to Lao society.
●LJI SUSU Awards
– “Best Performance Award” for Sa-ard Dee Carwash by Saduak Dee Automation Group Co., Ltd
– “Social Impact Award” for TALAEW Craft & Sustainable Design Center by Her Works Individual Enterprise
●Special Awards
– JETRO Awards for Sensorclouds, AIoT Platform solution by Sensornode IoT Technology Sole Co., Ltd
– Techsauce Awards for Her Works Individual Enterprise and Sensornode IoT Technology Sole Co., Ltd.
In addition, all five companies received special gifts from the event’s generous sponsors, including:
One year of complimentary access to the Bansi.la platform along with consulting services provided by 57Bytes Sole Co., Ltd.
One year of complimentary access to a CRM (Customer Relationship Management) system, provided by SYSTORY Co., Ltd.
Free job posting privileges on the 108Jobs website.
Mobile top-up cards sponsored by Lao Telecom.
LJI reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the growth of Lao entrepreneurs through the SUSU program and fostering greater value creation for Lao society. The event was supported by Maruhan Japan Bank Lao, Techsauce and Lao Telecom.
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