The National Innovation Agency (Public Organization) or NIA together with the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation hosted the "National Innovation Awards Ceremony 2022” on the 5th of October which was the 'National Innovation Day' to honor Thai innovators who created outstanding innovations that benefited the organization, society, and the country, as well as to honor His Majesty the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great as the 'Father of Thai Innovation'. This year a total of 821 innovations submitted for the contest, and 52 innovations were awarded. The ceremony was held at the Royal Paragon Hall, 5th floor, Siam Paragon Shopping Center. Dr. Sumet Tantivejkul, Secretary of the Chaipattana Foundation honorably joined us as a guest to congratulate the winners and give a special speech on the topic of 'The King's Philosophy and Innovation Development.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Soranit Siltham, Chairman of the National Innovation Committee, mentioned that “The 'National Innovation Day 2022' event is a good opportunity to announce the success of Thai innovation, and to honor His Majesty the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great (King Rama 9) as the 'Father of Thai Innovation'. He is the 'Role-model innovator' for Thai people from the royal-initiated project of "Klang Din". NIA has been organizing the event 'National Innovation Day' and 'National Innovation Awards Ceremony' continuously, hoping to be a part of the driving force of the Thai innovation ecosystem by creating and increasing the number of 'innovators' and 'organizations of innovation' which are necessary, and considered as an important mission of NIA to develop human assets, resources, and innovative knowledge that can stimulate the leap of Thailand's innovation. There are many potential personnel and organizations in Thailand and this forum of National Innovation Day would allow Thai people and Thai society to aware of the innovative potential of Thailand, as well as be an inspiration to individuals and other organizations' creativity and together drive Thailand through the 'innovation'."
Dr. Pun-Arj Chairatana, Executive Director of the National Innovation Agency (Public Organization) or NIA said, “NIA as ‘Focal Facilitator’ is determined to drive Thailand forwards and become ‘Innovation Nation’ that is ready to grow and able to create innovations that enhance the economic, social, and environmental competitiveness in a sustainable manner. NIA also aims to bring Thailand into the top 30 of the Global Innovation Index (GII) by 2030. To achieve such a goal, it is necessary to build up capacity and increase the number of innovation-driven enterprises in order to restructure Thailand's business and become a competitive country in terms of technology and knowledge. Also, supporting and promoting the power of creativity and cultural resources, or Soft power which is another resource that leads to a wide range of innovations for driving forward the creation of Thailand's identity and innovative branding to the international level."
"Over 18 years of organizing the National Innovation Award Contest, 'Thai innovation' goes further than expected, judging by the innovation projects submitted to the contest that are outstanding and interesting in many aspects, and NIA believes that the 'National Innovation Day' event will be one of the important mechanisms to raise awareness and open up new perspectives for Thai people to be proud of Thai innovation, as well as to stimulate the invention, development, and extension of innovation. It would also serve as a platform to communicate and create awareness of the power to move the country forward via innovations from all sectors.” added Dr. Pun-arj.
Dr. Krithpaka Boonfueng, Deputy Executive Director (Innovation Systems) of the National Innovation Agency (Public Organization) or NIA also added that "The National Innovation Award contest for the year 2022 had a total of 821 entries submitted for the contest, divided into 2 categories as follows: 1) National Innovation Award consists of 5 areas, which were Economic Contribution, Social & Environmental Contribution, Product&Service Design, Media&communication, and Innovative Organization. There were 504 entries submitted for the contest, and 44 projects were awarded. The awarded projects were outstanding in many aspects and could benefit the public on a large scale; and 2) Thailand Innovation Award organized by NIA in collaboration with "The Science Society of Thailand Under the Royal Patronage " to promote and support the creation of innovation among the youth in improving their works of innovation and able to further develop to innovative enterprises, which consisted of 2 competition levels, namely Bachelor's degree or High vocational certificate level and High school or Vocational certificate level with a total of 317 entries. The winners received a royal trophy from Her Royal Highness Princess Galyani Vadhana."
"It was obvious that the National Innovation Award Contest that NIA has co-organized with leading organizations in the private sector, social sector, including education sector was available for students, designers, academics, entrepreneurs, communities, and organizations. Everybody in any department could submit their work and participate in the competition. The innovation projects were diverse and could be linked to all sectors, whether it was science and technology, art, music, as well as people and society. This reflected the success of the efforts to employ innovation at all levels," said Dr. Krithpaka.
The winner of the National Innovation Awards 2022
- National Innovation Awards for Economic Contribution
-Medium enterprise: My Cloud Fulfillment Services by E-Empowerment Co., Ltd.
-Small and Micro enterprise: Hide & Seek Cassava Cat Litter by Wealthy Moggie Innovation Co., Ltd.
- National Innovation Awards for Social & Environmental Contribution
-Government sector: Disinfectant Production Technology by Prince of Songkla University
-Private sector: Parkinson Gloves by Human Movement Co., Ltd.
-Social and Community Organization: NornNorn by Circularity Co., Ltd.
- National Innovation Awards for Product & Service Design.
-Product Design: Tao Bin Robotic Barista by Forth Corporation Public Company Limited.
-Service Design: Vajira@Home application Nursing Telemedicine by Navamindradhiraj University
- National Innovation Awards for Media & Communication
- Media Innovation and Communication: Digital Detective Project by The Digital Technology Knowledge Network Association (DTECH)
- The Award for Winner of Innovative communicator (Individual): Ms. Chatpawee Treechatchawanwong.
- The Award for Winner of Innovative Communicator (corporation): Cloud and Ground Company Limited and the National Science Museum Thailand.
- National Innovation Awards for Innovative Organization
-Distinction Prize - Large Organization: SCG Cement-Building Materials Company Limited and
Advanced Info Service Public Company Limited
-Distinction Prize - Medium Organization: AI and Robotics Ventures Company Limited.
- Thailand Innovation Awards
- High School and Vocational Certificate: O-RA Osteoarthritis Rehabilitation Assistant by The Prince Royal's College