RDI Congratulates Dr. XXXXX XXXXX on Receiving a 1 Million Baht NRCT Research Grant (FY 2026) for Innovation Development
🏛️ The Research and Development Institute, [University Name], led by Assistant Professor Dr. XXXXX XXXXX, Director of the Research and Development Institute, proudly announces its achievement and extends its sincere congratulations to Lecturer XXXXX XXXXX, project leader from the Faculty of Agricultural Technology and Industrial Technology, on receiving a Research and Innovation Grant for Fiscal Year 2026 from the National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT).
The grant has been awarded under the research project entitled:
“Innovation in Production and Technology Transfer of Roasted Cocoa Husk Kombucha Beverage to Enhance Well-Being, Strengthen the Grassroots Economy, and Support Sustainable Aging Society Development.”
The project has received funding support of 1,000,000 Baht to conduct research and transfer knowledge to communities in Phetchabun Province and Nan Province.
✨ This achievement reflects a strong commitment to interdisciplinary integration, combining expertise in agricultural technology, management science, and nursing science to transform agricultural by-products—specifically roasted cocoa husks—into a functional beverage for older adults. The project aims to create added value for local agricultural products by developing them into a health-promoting kombucha beverage aligned with emerging global health trends.
The research framework covers the entire value chain, from standardized production processes to technology transfer to community enterprises, with the goal of generating sustainable employment opportunities and supplementary income for local communities. At the same time, the project promotes improved well-being among the aging population, demonstrating how scientific knowledge and innovation can effectively contribute to sustainable social and economic development.
This accomplishment represents another important milestone in advancing research that supports community empowerment, health innovation, and sustainable grassroots economic development.