“Preserving the Heritage of the Mother of the Land Toward Community-Based Economic Development”

“Preserving the Heritage of the Mother of the Land Toward Community-Based Economic Development”

Applications Now Open!

HUG MAE Hackathon 2026

“Preserving the Heritage of the Mother of the Land Toward Community-Based Economic Development”

Undergraduate students from all universities nationwide are invited to submit innovative ideas to support the development of Thai communities by applying the royal initiatives and royal duties of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother through innovation, technology, and creativity, in order to create sustainable benefits for society, communities, and people’s quality of life.

Project Development Themes (Select One)

Society & Environment – Community, environment, and quality of life

Creativity – Culture, local wisdom, and the creative economy

Urban Living – Urban society, lifestyles, and sustainable development

Eligibility

  • Applicants must be undergraduate students from any university (no restriction on year level)
  • Applications must be submitted as a team of 5 members
  • All team members must be from the same university

Application Requirements

  • Each team must assign one representative to complete the application form
  • Submit a project concept presentation (PDF, maximum 10 pages) aligned with one of the three themes

📅 Application period:
2–28 February 2026 (until 11:59 PM)

Selection Criteria (Top 20 Teams)

  • Technology and innovation (30%)
  • Business and market potential (30%)
  • Implementation strategy (25%)
  • Presentation quality and appropriateness (15%)

Project Timeline

Application Period
2–28 February 2026

Announcement of Top 20 Teams (via social media)
20 March 2026

Bootcamp & Pitching Session
Krungthai Bank Training Center, Khao Yai
3–5 April 2026

Final Coaching & Prototype Review (Online)
June 2026 (date to be announced)

Demo Day & Award Ceremony
Krungthai Bank Headquarters
July 2026 (date to be announced)

Announcement of Top 3 Finalist Teams
24–25 July 2026

Award Ceremony at MHESI Fair 2026
5–9 August 2026

Benefits for Participants

🏆 Total prize value exceeding 1,000,000 Baht

✈️ The top 3 finalist teams will be awarded an international study visit to
Huawei, Shenzhen, People’s Republic of China

Join us in transforming your ideas into creative and sustainable solutions that empower Thai communities.

Apply now:
https://lin.ee/CmW2slE

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