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SME Eco-Innovation Cases in Thailand under Innovation and Technology Assistance Program (ITAP)

This presentation highlights three eco-innovation cases in Thailand under the Innovation and Technology Assistance Program (ITAP), showcasing the efforts to stimulate economic growth and promote sustainable practices in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

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SME Eco-Innovation Cases in Thailand under Innovation and Technology Assistance Program (ITAP)

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  1. SME Eco-Innovation Cases in Thailand under Innovation and Technology Assistance Program (ITAP) Songphon Munkongsujarit, Ph.D. Senior ConsultantNational Science and Technology Development Agency, Thailand Presentation for 2018 ASEIC Global Innovation Forum 4 September 2018

  2. National Science and Technology Development Agency - NSTDA • Established under the Ministry of Science and Technology by the special NSTDA Act in 1991. • Autonomous entity reported to the Governing Board chaired by Minister of Science and Technology. • Location: Thailand Science Park, 30 km. north of Bangkok. • Vision: “To Be a Key Partner for a Knowledge-based Society through Science and Technology.” • Missions: Research and Development, Technology Transfer, Human Resources Development, Infrastructure Development. 14° 4‘ 36“ N 100° 36‘ 6“ E

  3. NSTDA Organization Structure • NSTDA is home of four national research centers and one technology management center: • BIOTEC (The National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology) • MTEC (The National Metal and Materials Technology Center) • NECTEC (The National Electronics and Computer Technology Center) • NANOTEC (The National Nanotechnology Center) • TMC (Technology Management Center)

  4. Innovation and Technology Assistance Program (ITAP) • Objective: To stimulate economic growth of Thailand through the use of technology. • Provide technical advisory services and financial assistances to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Thailand via the intermediary agent called ITA (Industrial Technology Advisor). • This is a prototypical innovation intermediary for technology transfer mechanism.

  5. Innovation Intermediary • Definition: An organization or body that acts as agent or broker in any aspect of the innovation process between two or more parties*. problem problem solution solution Innovation Intermediary Solution Seeker Problem Solver (SMEs) (Experts) (ITAP) Technology Transfer Process * J. Howells, “Intermediation and the role of intermediaries in innovation,” Research Policy, vol. 35, no. 5, pp. 715-728, Jun. 2006.

  6. Where do we want Thai SMEs to go? Advanced Level Innovation creation (innovative products and services) Intermediate Level Technology upgrade (new designs) Basic Level Day-to-day problem solving (cost reduction, productivity improvement) Innovation R&D Intensive TechnologyIntensive Skill Intensive Labor Intensive

  7. How ITAP helps Thai SMEs to innovate? Act as R&D managers to provide technical consultancy services, identify appropriate experts and manage the projects. Prepare Project Proposal for SMEs according to their needs. 2 1 3 Perform Project Monitoring and Project Evaluation. • ITAP SupportsSMEs • To upgrade technology and innovation • Capacity : 2018 • 20 ITAP networks across Thailand • 100 Industrial Technology Advisors Connect with other government agencies and institutions for other services. 5 • 1,300 technical experts in networks • 1,000 projects per year Provide Financial Assistance of project cost (partial) 4

  8. Case 1: BubphaKluayTak Community Enterprise • Dried banana production (family-based) industry in Bangkathum District, Phitsanulok Province in the North of Thailand. • Upgrade the production with greenhouse solar drier and provide consultancy service for food safety standards, packing and branding. Solar Dried Banana Package Original Dried Banana Package Banana Syrup http://banana-society.com

  9. Case 2: Diary Home Farm Shop • Local farm and diary product producer in NakornRatchasima Province, Northeastern Thailand. • ITAP connected the farm with experts for new product development as well as incorporating Thai Carbon Footprint label on various diary products. http://www.dairyhome.co.th

  10. Case 3:Moral Engineering Ltd., Part. • Second generation family-own metal fabrication factory with 50 years of business history. • ITAP helped the business transforming the waste from the metal factory to eco-innovation product with the “upcycle” value-creation design process. http://www.moral-engineering.com

  11. Q&A Follow us on Facebook @ITAPThailand and @NSTDAThailand

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