A delegation from MHESI-NXPO and Thaksin University participated in the Business Accelerator Program held in Singapore from 9 to 12 December 2024. The NXPO representatives were led by Ms. Nirada Werasopon, Assistant to the President at NXPO, Ms. Manunya Chunhavuthiyanon, Division Director of Innovation Ecosystem for Enhancing Capability of Enterprises; and Ms. Supak Virunhakarun, Division Director of Thailand Higher Education and Innovation Policy Accelerator. From Thaksin University, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Samak Kaewsuksaeng, Vice President for Research and Innovation of Thaksin University, led a team of university executives.
Organized by Origgin Ventures (The Deep Tech Venture Creator), the program provided an insight into strategies to strengthen capacities of new technology-based businesses (technology startups) through connections with holding companies. Participants gained valuable insights into Origgin Ventures’ history, operational strategies, and methods for enabling startups to enter the Chinese market. The program also included visits to prominent institutions such as the National University of Singapore (NUS), the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), and The Innovation and Enterprise (I&E) Company of Nanyang Technological University (NTUitive). These visits provided knowledge on intellectual property management systems and approaches to establishing sustainable business ecosystems. A visit to the SMU Institute of Innovation & Entrepreneurship and sessions with various startups highlighted successful startup development models, the challenges faced by entrepreneurs, and strategies to ensure the sustainability of innovation-driven businesses.
