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PMU-B aims to develop high-skilled talent to drive Deep Tech startups and boost Thailand’s global competitiveness


PMU-B aims to develop high-skilled talent to drive Deep Tech startups and boost Thailand’s global competitiveness.

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📅 On October 16, 2023, the Program Management Unit for Human Resources and Institutional Development, Research and Innovation (PMU-B), represented by Professor Dr. Sompong Klainongsuang, Director of PMU-B, was honored to receive a Recognition Plaque as an outstanding organization supporting the development of Thailand’s Deep Tech Startup Ecosystem.

Prof. Dr. Sompong also participated as a panelist in the discussion session titled“Opportunities and Ecosystem of Thailand Deep Tech Landscape”at the Chula Deep Tech Demo Day 2023, organized by the Chulalongkorn University Innovation Hub, held at Plenary Hall 1, Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, Bangkok.

The event was officially opened by Ms. Supamas Isarabhakdi,Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI).


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The panel discussion featured distinguished speakers including:

  • Professor Dr. Sompong Klainongsuang, Director of PMU-B

  • Dr. Kitipong Promwong, President of the Office of National Higher Education Science Research and Innovation Policy Council (NXPO)

  • Mr. Wirat Thatsharungsakulsakul, Deputy Secretary-General of the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI)

  • Dr. Krichphaka Boonfueng, Director of the National Innovation Agency (NIA)

  • Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chaleeda Brompicchaichatikul, Deputy Director for Research Strategy, Program Management Unit for Competitiveness (PMUC)

The discussion focused on key strategies and mechanisms to support and promote the growth of Deep Tech startups in Thailand. Topics included policy instruments, legal frameworks, and government-private sector collaboration needed to foster an enabling environment for Deep Tech innovation.

Panelists emphasized that Deep Tech startups are a vital driving force for economic transformation, enabling exponential growth and enhancing Thailand’s global competitiveness. The success of this sector requires coordinated efforts across all levels—from national policy and public sector leadership to private sector investment and ecosystem support.

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PMU-B recognizes that the key success factors for Deep Tech startups lie in the strategic collaboration across all sectors, both domestic and international. This includes strong partnerships with investors, the cultivation of high-potential talent, and the development of innovations and advanced technologies that enable business growth and support the emergence of new products and services.

As such, PMU-B is committed to becoming a core agency in preparing and developing Thailand’s high-skilled workforce, ensuring that innovation-driven knowledge is effectively translated into economic impact for the country.


Currently, PMU-B supports talent development through several key initiatives, including:

  • The National Postdoctoral/Postgraduate Platform

  • Programs in STEM and Coding

  • The Super AI Engineer Program


These initiatives are integrated with high-impact research in frontier technologies, such as:

  • Quantum Technology

  • High-Energy Physics

  • Plasma & Fusion Technology

  • Space Technology, and more.


Through these combined efforts, PMU-B aims to strengthen Thailand’s innovation ecosystem and drive the nation's competitiveness to the global stage.

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In addition, PMU-B participated in the event by showcasing research projects it has supported through its AI Workforce Development Program for the Public, in collaboration with the Artificial Intelligence Association of Thailand, and led by Dr. Jermpipat Charoenpanyasak.

One of the program’s highlighted outcomes is the development of high-potential talent in artificial intelligence, fostering innovation, research, and startup creation through the Super AI Engineer program, which provides intensive training and incubation.

At the exhibition booth, PMU-B presented the project “VR for Occupational Therapy”, a standout innovation developed through this initiative. The project leverages virtual reality technology and advanced communication tools to support medical and health care applications, especially in rehabilitation and occupational therapy. The solution also shows strong potential for further development into personalized medicine, aligning with future trends in healthcare innovation.


Nevertheless, developing and nurturing human capital remains a vital mechanism for national advancement. Investing in high-skilled talent is a key driver in building a vibrant and sustainable startup ecosystem—one that possesses the capability to enhance Thailand’s competitiveness at both the ASEAN and global levels.

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