Reporters:
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chatree Homkhiew
Assist. Prof. Dr. Thanwit Naemsai
Assist. Prof. Dr. Thanakorn Damsud
Assist. Prof. Dr. Kosin Teeparuksapun
Evidence Date: during October-Novemnber 2024
Related SDGs:
Details: 9.4.1
In today’s rapidly evolving global economy, innovation and technology transfer play pivotal roles in transforming traditional industries into competitive, sustainable enterprises. The Office of Innovation, Management, and Technology Transfer (IMTT) at Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya (RUTS) serves as a key driver in bridging academic research with real-world industrial applications. One of its flagship initiatives, the Curriculum Development Project: Food Innovation Management for Entrepreneurship, exemplifies its mission to foster innovation, support startups, and enhance Thailand’s agro-food sector.
Curriculum Development Project on Food Innovation Management for Professional Entrepreneurship
Under the Reinventing University Program for Excellence in Higher Education and Advanced Human Resource Development (Fiscal Year 2024)
The Office of Innovation Management and Technology Transfer (IMTT) has organized a workshop and training program to enhance students’ capabilities in the “Food Innovation Management for Professional Entrepreneurship” curriculum. This initiative aligns with SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure) by fostering innovation-driven entrepreneurship and promoting the commercialization of intellectual property (IP) in the food sector (INNOVATOR for Food Coaching Program).
Expert Trainer : Mr. Weerayut Sripen
(Project Officer, Intellectual Property Center, Southern Science Park)
Key Training Topics :
1. Basic Knowledge of IP Fundamentals of intellectual property (patents, trademarks, copyrights, etc.)
2. IP Management : Importance of IP protection in food innovation and business
Strategic management and commercialization of IP
Project Objectives
- To strengthen students’ understanding of innovation management and intellectual property
- To develop entrepreneurial skills for applying food innovations in real-world business contexts
- To pave the way for technology-based food startups
Program Format
- In-depth lectures
- Hands-on workshops (case studies and group discussions)
- Knowledge-sharing sessions with industry experts
This project supports the Reinventing University policy, which aims to transform higher education by equipping graduates with industry-relevant skills, particularly in Thailand’s prioritized food industry (S-Curve sector).
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