NXPO serves as the national think tank for higher education, science, research, and innovation. Our role is to formulate policies and determine the necessary actions to align with the nation’s strategic objectives.
Sponsor Hightlight
Public Sector Excellence Award (2023):
The STEMPlus Platform, a key initiative for developing STEM human resources and connecting talent with industry needs, was honored with this prestigious award.
Higher Education and Innovation System Reform:
NXPO has been instrumental in systemic reforms, including the establishment of three Program Management Units (PMUs) to accelerate research commercialization and the development of the STEMPlus Platform to meet industry demands for skilled talent.
University Holding Company Scheme:
This initiative encourages Thai universities to establish separate legal entities (holding companies) to manage joint investments with the private sector. It provides a flexible mechanism for commercializing university research and innovation, creating new businesses, and enhancing the overall competitiveness of the Thai economy.
BCG Economy Model:
NXPO is a driving force behind Thailand’s Bio-Circular-Green (BCG) Economy Model, promoting sustainable economic development through policy research and multi-stakeholder collaboration.
Collaboration Opportunities
As Thailand’s leading policy think tank, NXPO drives the national transition to an innovation-driven economy. We seek partnerships to strengthen the national innovation ecosystem and foster high-growth enterprises.
Key Areas for Collaboration:
Building a Robust Innovation Ecosystem
We design policy and regulatory frameworks to create a thriving environment for innovation. This includes initiatives to enable the commercialization of university research.
Fostering Innovation-Driven Enterprises (IDEs)
Our goal is to increase the number of high-growth, innovation-based companies. We seek partners to co-develop programs that support entrepreneurs, improve access to funding, and connect research to real-world applications.
International Knowledge Exchange
We facilitate the transfer of best practices, technologies, and funding through our role as a key international representative. We are actively engaged in climate technology diplomacy and collaborate on developing STEM talent.
