On January 23, 2026, the Faculty of Business Administration and Accountancy, Khon Kaen University (KKBS), represented by Asst. Prof. Pongsutti Phuensane, Ph.D., Dean of the Faculty of Business Administration and Accountancy, and Wittika Thangchan, Ph.D., Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, along with the head of the KKBS TED FELLOW project, welcomed executives from the Technology and Innovation Entrepreneurship Development Fund (TED Fund) under the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation. The delegation included Sanat Wongthawiphong, Ph.D., Manager of the Technology and Innovation Entrepreneurship Development Fund, and Mr. Kriengkrai Sinbuathong, Director of Monitoring and Evaluation, accompanied by representatives from the TED Fund. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss approaches for developing and promoting funding for new innovation entrepreneurs, as well as to monitor the progress of two projects supported by the TED Fund under the KKBS TED FELLOW program.
(Asst. Prof. Pongsutti Phuensane, Ph.D., Dean of the Faculty of Business Administration and Accountancy)
(Sanat Wongthawiphong, Ph.D., Manager of the Technology and Innovation Entrepreneurship Development Fund (TED Fund))
Project 1: Intelligent Maintenance Management System, led by Mr. Treedanai Wittayatham, a recipient of TED Fund support under the “Youth Startup (TED Youth Startup) POC Program,” with a grant of 1,500,000 Thai Baht. This project involves the development of a maintenance management system utilizing AI technology to analyze damage rates. It incorporates the “War Room” concept as a central hub for management, from initial repair notifications and status tracking to systematic project closure, all facilitated through the Mercury platform. This initiative aims to enhance the efficiency, speed, and continuity of maintenance management within organizations.
(Mr. Treedanai Wittayatham, recipient of TED Fund support, presenting project outcomes)
Project 2: CupCycle: 3D Business from Type 7 Plastic Cup Waste, led by Ms. Rawipha Puriwat, a recipient of TED Fund support under the “Youth Startup (TED Youth Startup) IDEA Program,” with a grant of 100,000 Thai Baht. This project addresses social and environmental challenges within the industry by recycling Polylactic Acid (PLA) plastic waste. Although PLA is a bioplastic produced from natural raw materials, it is classified as Type 7 plastic and is difficult to biodegrade. The project utilizes innovative methods for sorting, cleaning, and melting used PLA to develop plastic filaments for 3D printing. This initiative adds value to waste and promotes the efficient use of resources within the circular economy.
(Ms. Rawipha Puriwat, recipient of TED Fund support, presenting project outcomes)
This follow-up and exchange of ideas reflect KKBS’s crucial role in fostering new innovation entrepreneurs through the integration of business administration knowledge, technology, and government support. The aim is to drive startups and entrepreneurs towards sustainable growth and contribute to the long-term economic development of the nation.
