{"id":39595,"date":"2025-09-30T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-30T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/?p=39595"},"modified":"2025-10-08T10:35:15","modified_gmt":"2025-10-08T03:35:15","slug":"mhesi-nxpo-and-thaksin-university-join-capacity-building-program-in-japan-to-advance-startup-development","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/en\/39595\/","title":{"rendered":"MHESI-NXPO and Thaksin University join capacity building program in Japan to advance startup development"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The delegation from NXPO and Thaksin University participated in the Capacity Building Program for Technology Startup Development through Holding Company Networks, held in Fukuoka, Japan, from 25\u201329 September 2025. The program was organized under the partnership between Thaksin University and the University of Kitakyushu. The delegation was led by Ms. Manunya Chunhavuthiyanon, Director of Innovation Policy for Entrepreneurship Development at NXPO; Ms. Supak Virunhakarun, Director of Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts at NXPO; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Samak Kaewsuksaeng, Vice President for Research and Innovation at Thaksin University; and Assoc. Prof. Dr.Suttiporn Bunmak, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Learning at Thaksin University.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/MHESI-NXPO-and-Thaksin-University-join-capacity-building-program-in-Japan-to-advance-startup-development_01-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39597\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/MHESI-NXPO-and-Thaksin-University-join-capacity-building-program-in-Japan-to-advance-startup-development_01-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/MHESI-NXPO-and-Thaksin-University-join-capacity-building-program-in-Japan-to-advance-startup-development_01-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/MHESI-NXPO-and-Thaksin-University-join-capacity-building-program-in-Japan-to-advance-startup-development_01-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/MHESI-NXPO-and-Thaksin-University-join-capacity-building-program-in-Japan-to-advance-startup-development_01.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The program aimed to strengthen knowledge of Japan\u2019s startup ecosystem, particularly in Fukuoka and Kitakyushu. Fukuoka, designated as a National Strategic Special Zone for Global Startups &amp; Job Creation, provides an enabling environment for both domestic and international startups, while Kitakyushu is recognized as a hub of universities and research institutes that play a pivotal role in technology transfer and industry collaboration.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/MHESI-NXPO-and-Thaksin-University-join-capacity-building-program-in-Japan-to-advance-startup-development_02-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39599\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/MHESI-NXPO-and-Thaksin-University-join-capacity-building-program-in-Japan-to-advance-startup-development_02-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/MHESI-NXPO-and-Thaksin-University-join-capacity-building-program-in-Japan-to-advance-startup-development_02-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/MHESI-NXPO-and-Thaksin-University-join-capacity-building-program-in-Japan-to-advance-startup-development_02-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/MHESI-NXPO-and-Thaksin-University-join-capacity-building-program-in-Japan-to-advance-startup-development_02-1.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Program highlights included visits and exchanges with leading institutions such as Kyushu University, Kyushu Institute of Technology, and the University of Kitakyushu, along with discussions with local entrepreneurs on research-based business development strategies. The program also featured a Business Pitch and Startup Showcase, where startups from Thaksin University presented their innovations and products to potential Japanese partners. These sessions generated strong interest, particularly in projects addressing social innovation and community needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This initiative reflects the active collaboration between NXPO and Thaksin University in strengthening Thailand\u2019s University Holding Company ecosystem to support innovation-driven enterprises. It also advances international cooperation in networking, investment, and market expansion\u2014marking another important step in enhancing the global competitiveness of Thailand\u2019s innovation ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/MHESI-NXPO-and-Thaksin-University-join-capacity-building-program-in-Japan-to-advance-startup-development_03-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39601\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/MHESI-NXPO-and-Thaksin-University-join-capacity-building-program-in-Japan-to-advance-startup-development_03-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/MHESI-NXPO-and-Thaksin-University-join-capacity-building-program-in-Japan-to-advance-startup-development_03-1-300x225.jpg 300w, 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https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/MHESI-NXPO-and-Thaksin-University-join-capacity-building-program-in-Japan-to-advance-startup-development_04-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/MHESI-NXPO-and-Thaksin-University-join-capacity-building-program-in-Japan-to-advance-startup-development_04-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/MHESI-NXPO-and-Thaksin-University-join-capacity-building-program-in-Japan-to-advance-startup-development_04-1.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/MHESI-NXPO-and-Thaksin-University-join-capacity-building-program-in-Japan-to-advance-startup-development_05-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39605\" 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src=\"https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/MHESI-NXPO-and-Thaksin-University-join-capacity-building-program-in-Japan-to-advance-startup-development_06-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39607\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/MHESI-NXPO-and-Thaksin-University-join-capacity-building-program-in-Japan-to-advance-startup-development_06-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/MHESI-NXPO-and-Thaksin-University-join-capacity-building-program-in-Japan-to-advance-startup-development_06-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/MHESI-NXPO-and-Thaksin-University-join-capacity-building-program-in-Japan-to-advance-startup-development_06-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/MHESI-NXPO-and-Thaksin-University-join-capacity-building-program-in-Japan-to-advance-startup-development_06-1.jpg 1536w\" 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