OpenAI x MHESI AI Accelerator 2026

About

The OpenAI x MHESI AI Accelerator is an eight-week program aimed at helping Thai startups in healthcare and education develop their AI prototypes into market-ready products, featuring mentorship, technical support, and a Demo Day for investor engagement.

Benefits

• 💰$2,000 in API credits — Each startup receives credits to use OpenAI's API services.
• 🧑‍🏫 Mentorship — Dedicated mentors from OpenAI and local experts guide startups throughout the program.
• 📈Technical guidance — One-on-one support to enhance product development and deployment strategies.
• 🎤Demo Day — Opportunity to present products to investors and stakeholders at the end of the program.

Eligibility Criteria

• Startups based in Thailand
• Focus on AI applications in healthcare and education
• Teams with promising prototypes ready for development

Participation Commitments

• 8-week program duration — Startups must commit to the full duration of the accelerator.
• Set specific product milestones — Each startup must define clear goals for product development during the program.
• Weekly sessions — Participation in weekly meetings covering various aspects of product development and business growth.

Target Region

Thailand

Target Sector

AI applications in healthcare and education