The National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT) is now accepting submissions of invention and innovation proposals for selection to participate in the activity titled “TVET Smart Idea2Innovation: Vocational Inventions and Innovations Toward Practical Applications,” Fiscal Year 2026.
The National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT) is now accepting submissions of invention and innovation proposals for selection to participate in the activity:
“TVET Smart Idea2Innovation: Vocational Inventions and Innovations Toward Practical Applications,” Fiscal Year 2026
Participation Process
- Submit invention and innovation proposals for the preliminary selection round through the National Research and Innovation Information System (NRIIS) at:
https://nriis.go.th - Teams that pass the selection process will participate in the TVET Smart Idea2Innovation: Vocational Inventions and Innovations Toward Practical Applications activity during May–June 2026
- Proposal submissions are open from now until 23 March 2026
Participant Qualifications
To promote equitable access and strengthen research collaboration networks, the following criteria apply:
Target Group
Students at the Vocational Certificate (Por Wor Chor: Level 1–2) or Higher Vocational Certificate (Por Wor Sor: Level 1) levels, to enable continuous development of their projects prior to graduation
Team Composition
Each team must consist of:
- 2 academic advisors
- 2 students
This structure is intended to enhance coaching effectiveness and knowledge transfer
Selection Consideration
Priority will be given to institutions with diverse participation, particularly supporting opportunities for early-career researchers whose inventions or research outputs have not previously received awards
Invention and Innovation Categories
- Agriculture and Agro-Industry
- Public Health, Healthcare, Food, and Health-Related Products
- Artificial Intelligence Innovation and Smart Devices
- Energy, Environment, Materials Technology, and the BCG Economy Model
- Quality of Life and Soft Power