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The Department of Otolaryngology, Chulalongkorn Hospital, Thai Red Cross Society, is reaffirming its four decades of success as Thailand’s first medical institution to perform cochlear implant surgery. The department continues to advance hearing-related technologies and innovations to help people with hearing impairments regain the ability to communicate and carry out their daily lives with a better quality of life. 

The journey began in 1986, when Associate Professor Dr. Kanate Vaewvichit performed Thailand’s initial cochlear implant surgery. The first patient is now 84 years old and continues to use the device effectively for everyday communication. 

Assistant Professor Dr. Paninee Charusripan, an otolaryngology specialist, said, “Over the past 40 years, Chulalongkorn Hospital has remained committed to continuously advancing hearing treatment and technology. We have been a leader in introducing hearing-assistive devices and new innovations to Thailand for the first time, including Bonebridge, Vibrant Soundbridge, and OSIA. We have also established collaborations with various networks to strengthen medical capabilities and promote equitable access to treatment for the public.” 

In addition to advanced technological treatments, Chulalongkorn Hospital places strong emphasis on holistic care, ranging from newborn hearing screening to hearing screening for older adults to help prevent cognitive decline. A multidisciplinary team—including otolaryngologists, pediatricians, audiologists, speech therapists, and craniofacial surgeons—works together to provide comprehensive care for patients. 

Social and Charitable Initiatives 

As part of its social mission, Chulalongkorn Hospital has also continued to carry out charitable medical programs, including

• Kaew Ta Jai Project, initiated in honor of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother, on the occasion of her 80th birthday. The project has provided cochlear implant surgery to 8 patients.
• 84 Phattha Project in honor of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother, on the occasion of her 84th birthday. The project has provided implantable hearing devices to 7 patients. 
• Advanced Medical Services in Honor of His Majesty the King, through which 2 patients have received implantation of an Active Middle Ear Implant. 
• A project in collaboration with the Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Medical Center, providing implantable hearing devices for patients born without ear canals. The program has continued to the present day and has treated 6 patients. 

The achievements of the past four decades reflect the mission of Chulalongkorn Hospital, Thai Red Cross Society, to provide medical treatment and rehabilitation while improving people’s quality of life through the continuous development and creation of medical innovations in hearing care. The hospital remains committed to advancing hearing healthcare and ultimately promoting sustainable well-being for Thai society.

Read more at: https://www.chula.ac.th/en/news/422969/

A Chula Medical Technology lecturer has developed Metaverse Lab-XR, an innovative virtual laboratory that allows students to practice lab procedures and develop the soft skills needed for real-world work in hospitals, preparing them to become skilled and knowledgeable medical technologists.

Highlights

·       Virtual Lab Offers Unlimited Practice While Reducing Infection Risks

·       Fungal Infection Diagnosis as the First Virtual Lab

·       Building Well-Rounded Skills for Future Medical Technologists  

·       Virtual Lab Improves Learning by 20%

·       Inspiring the Future of Medical Technology

For medical technology students, laboratory skills are just as important as theoretical knowledge. However, developing these skills into expertise requires extensive hands-on practice. This “used to be” a challenge for third- and fourth-year students at the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, in their Clinical Microbiology classes.

“In this course, students first study the theory before moving on to a three-hour practical session in a simulated laboratory. The department prepares the lab for around 100 students, but not everyone learns at the same pace. Some students pick things up quickly, while others may still be getting familiar with the lab environment when the session ends, leaving them little time to fully understand what they are learning before they have to move on to a new topic.” Asst. Prof. Dr. Navaporn Worasilchai, a lecturer in the Department of Transfusion Medicine, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, explained the challenge that inspired the development of Metaverse Lab-XR, an innovative learning tool for medical technology students. The innovation received the Excellent Innovation Award for Outstanding Innovation in Student Development from the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research, and Innovation (MHESI) in September 2025.

“We want to make sure that all students reach the same level before moving on to the next lesson. With Metaverse Lab-XR, students can learn and practice laboratory procedures in a virtual environment that simulates a hospital laboratory—the setting where they will eventually work after graduation. In this virtual environment, students can practice teamwork among healthcare professionals, laboratory management, the diagnosis of infectious diseases, and other essential skills they will need as medical technologists.”

Virtual Lab Offers Unlimited Practice While Reducing Infection Risks

The Metaverse Lab-XR virtual laboratory has been in use since early 2024, allowing students to test their understanding of course content and practice laboratory skills for diagnosing infectious diseases as often as they need.

“Students can practice laboratory procedures independently in the virtual environment. If they feel they are not yet confident in their lab skills, they can go back and practice as many times as they need. At the end of each lesson, they are assessed to determine whether they have achieved the required level of proficiency.” This approach helps ensure that “no one is left behind,” allowing students to reach a similar level of proficiency before moving on to the next lesson together.

– Asst. Prof. Dr. Navaporn

Learning through the virtual lab also helps reduce risks and better prepares students for hands-on training in the simulated laboratory.

“Clinical Microbiology is a practical course in which students learn to diagnose infectious diseases using actual patient specimens. Setting up simulated laboratory sessions requires time, personnel, and specimen preparation. We also have to prepare various strains of microorganisms for students to work with, which requires a considerable amount of biological material. Sometimes, however, we are not able to make the most effective use of these infectious materials because students have not yet had enough hands-on practice or experience.”

“With Metaverse Lab-XR, students can first become familiar with laboratory procedures in the virtual environment. Once they become more confident and proficient, they can make better use of infectious biological specimens during hands-on training in the simulated lab, while also reducing the risk of infection.”

Fungal Infection Diagnosis as the First Virtual Lab

Among the various types of infectious diseases, Asst. Prof. Dr. Navaporn chose fungal infections as the first area of diagnostic training for Metaverse Lab-XR.

“Specimens used for fungal testing in the simulated laboratory include tissue, hair, skin, tears, cerebrospinal fluid, and blood, all of which are considered biohazards. Some fungi can also be transmitted through inhalation, posing a risk to students. We therefore have students train in Metaverse Lab-XR first so they can become familiar with the procedures and build their skills before entering the simulated laboratory.”

Asst. Prof. Dr. Navaporn explained how the training works: “Students work as though they were in an actual hospital laboratory. They have to test for different types of fungi and deal with simulated problems—for example, calling a patient by the wrong name, receiving a specimen that does not match what the doctor requested, or getting a negative fungal test result even though the patient clearly shows signs of a fungal infection.”

“After completing the training, students take part in a debriefing session, which is an important part of the learning process. An expert instructor, or facilitator, reviews the scenario with the students and helps them identify anything that may have gone wrong—for example, a patient’s name not matching the specimen, receiving a specimen different from the one requested by the doctor, or failing to detect a fungal infection despite the patient’s symptoms and medical history clearly indicating one.”

Looking ahead, Asst. Prof. Dr. Navaporn has plans to develop additional scenarios involving bacterial, respiratory, and viral infections, as well as more challenging cases involving patients with underlying conditions and particularly complex diagnoses.

Building Well-Rounded Skills for Future Medical Technologists  

Beyond technical skills, Asst. Prof. Dr. Navaporn explained that medical technologists also need strong non-technical skills. Metaverse Lab-XR is therefore designed to help students develop essential soft skills alongside their professional training.

“Medical technologists need seamless communication and the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team. They need to know how to communicate with doctors and nurses to help ensure that patients receive the most accurate diagnosis possible. “They also need critical management skills. It cannot simply be ‘first come, first served.’ They must be able to assess which patients are in critical condition and whose test results need to be prioritized. They also need that instinct to stop and ask, ‘Something doesn’t add up here.’ If a patient shows clear signs of an infection but the test comes back negative for fungi, what could have gone wrong? Students need to be able to investigate and trace the problem back to its source.”

Asst. Prof. Dr. Navaporn gave an example of how students learn through the virtual lab: “The process begins with pre-analytical skills. Before accepting a specimen, students need to know what to check, starting with the patient’s name. They then move on to the analysis stage, where they need to know which reagents to use. They must also review the patient’s medical history and determine whether the specimen they have received is consistent with the patient’s symptoms and appropriate for answering the doctor’s clinical question—for example, whether the patient may have a particular type of fungal infection. If something does not make sense, students need to be able to communicate their concerns to the doctor.”

“If we simply go ahead with a test even when something doesn’t make sense, there are consequences for everyone. It adds unnecessary work for the laboratory and delays testing for other patients. The doctor still does not get the answer they need, and worse, the patient may end up paying for an unnecessary test and waiting longer for results when they could have received treatment sooner.”

Virtual Lab Improves Learning by 20%

Through observation and research, Asst. Prof. Dr. Navaporn found that Metaverse Lab-XR improved students’ learning outcomes by approximately 20%.

“We have received very positive feedback from students who have used Metaverse Lab-XR. They say it is fun and challenging. One of the strengths of this generation is that they don’t give up easily. After completing the game, they receive an assessment of their skills in different areas. If they see that their friends have scored higher, they go back and try again because they want to do better.”

Beyond making learning more engaging, Asst. Prof. Dr. Navaporn discovered an unexpected benefit of the virtual environment.

“Students told us they feel psychologically safe. When they are practicing in the lab with an instructor present, they may feel embarrassed in front of their classmates or the instructor if they don’t perform well, even though they want to improve. In the virtual lab, they can practice privately, without anyone watching, until they become more confident and proficient. When they return to the simulated lab, they perform better and feel proud of what they can do.”

Inspiring the Future of Medical Technology

The Metaverse Lab-XR virtual laboratory began in a Clinical Microbiology course at the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Chulalongkorn University. Looking ahead, Asst. Prof. Dr. Navaporn hopes to see virtual labs like this adopted by universities and medical technology laboratories both in Thailand and abroad.

“We hope this innovation will be the starting point for more virtual labs. We developed it for Chula students to use first, but in the future, we would like to see it adopted by other universities and medical technology laboratories across the country. Medical technology involves a wide range of skills and specialized fields. If we all contribute to developing virtual labs, we could bring about significant change in the medical technology profession much more quickly.”

In closing, Asst. Prof. Dr. Navaporn said, “Metaverse Lab-XR will help strengthen both the technical and non-technical skills of medical technologists. It will also help break down the walls that separate the laboratory from other healthcare professions, ultimately benefiting patients.”

For more information about Metaverse Lab-XR, contact [email protected]

Read more at: https://www.chula.ac.th/en/highlight/422901/

“Hernias in Women” may not be a condition that is frequently discussed, but it is an important health issue that women should be aware of in order to avoid serious risks, such as intestinal necrosis, which occurs more often in women with hernias than in men.

Highlights

·       Understanding Hernias

·       Warning Signs: What Symptoms May Indicate a Hernia? 

·       Surgery Is the Only Treatment: Ways to Treat Hernias in Women 

·       Lifestyle Changes to Reduce the Risk of Hernias 

Hernias are commonly perceived as a condition that affects only men. In reality, however, women can also develop hernias, particularly in the groin area. Medical experts point out that women with groin hernias who do not receive appropriate treatment are several times more likely than men to experience intestinal necrosis as a complication. 

Understanding Hernias

Dr. Pasurachate Samorn, lecturer at the Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, explained that a hernia is a condition in which an internal organ within the abdominal cavity, such as the intestine or fatty tissue, protrudes through a weak spot or opening in the abdominal wall. This results in a noticeable bulge or lump in various parts of the body. Hernias can occur in several locations, including the groin, diaphragm, navel (umbilicus), along the edges of the abdominal muscles, or through a previous surgical incision.

Hernias can occur in people of any age or sex. For women, the risk factors associated with developing a hernia include:

·       Increased intra-abdominal pressure, which may result from chronic constipation requiring frequent straining during bowel movements or from a persistent chronic cough.

·       Obesity stretches the abdominal wall muscles and weakens their strength, while excess abdominal fat also increases pressure within the abdominal cavity.

·       Multiple pregnancies cause repeated stretching of the abdominal muscles, leading to reduced strength and support of the abdominal wall.

·       Previous abdominal surgery may create weak points or separations in the abdominal wall muscles at the surgical site.

·       Aging: The abdominal wall muscles naturally deteriorate and lose strength over time. 

·       Warning Signs: What Symptoms May Indicate a Hernia? 

In women, the symptoms of a hernia can often be recognized by the presence of a bulge or lump in the pubic area, labia, or groin. Typical characteristics include the following:

·       The bulge becomes larger or more noticeable when standing, straining, or coughing. 

·       The bulge usually reduces in size or disappears when lying flat.

“If the bulge does not reduce or disappear when lying down, but instead remains “trapped” and protruding, the patient should seek medical attention immediately. A segment of intestine caught within the hernia may become obstructed or lose its blood supply, leading to intestinal strangulation and tissue death.” – Dr. Pasurachate Samorn

For women who experience pain in the groin area and wonder whether it may be a sign of a hernia, Dr. Pasurachate offers the reassurance that “groin pain that occurs during movement, walking, running, or exercise, but without a visible bulge, is generally not a symptom of a hernia. It is more likely caused by an injury to the muscles or tendons in the groin region.”

Surgery Is the Only Treatment: Ways to Treat Hernias in Women 

Overall, inguinal hernias are approximately ten times more common in men than in women. In men, the protruding bulge typically appears above the pubic area and may extend down into the scrotum. In women, however, the bulge is usually located above the pubic bone or may descend into the labia majora.

Treatment for hernias in men involves observation and monitoring of symptoms. However, for women, once a hernia has been diagnosed, surgical treatment is the only recommended option. According to Dr. Pasurachate, “Women with groin hernias, particularly below the groin fold, have a significantly higher risk of hernia incarceration and subsequent intestinal necrosis than men. The likelihood of requiring emergency surgery is as high as 17 percent, which is several times greater than in male patients. Therefore, making preventive surgical repair a much safer approach.”

Lifestyle Changes to Reduce the Risk of Hernias 

In addition to medical treatment, lifestyle modifications and self-care measures can help reduce the risk of hernias in women. The focus should be on lowering intra-abdominal pressure and improving overall physical strength. Dr. Pasurachate recommends maintaining a BMI below 23 kg/m² to reduce stress on the abdominal wall, as well as preventing constipation and seeking treatment for chronic coughs. 

In conclusion, “hernias” can occur in both men and women. Although they may not appear serious in their early stages, they carry the risk of potentially dangerous complications, particularly femoral hernias, which are more commonly found in women.

For this reason, paying close attention to any unusual changes in the body and seeking medical evaluation at an early stage can make treatment simpler and help reduce the risk of complications in the future.

Read more at: https://www.chula.ac.th/en/highlight/422936/

Chulalongkorn University congratulates Mr. Paul Patsapong Chomchey, a PhD Candidate in the CUTIP program and an alumnus of Executive MBA Class 37, on winning a gold medal at the China (Shanghai) International Technology Fair (CSTIF 2026) in Shanghai, People’s Republic of China, for his work “ChitoBoost+,” a reduced-sodium black shabu broth concentrate. The project was supported by the National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT). The achievement reflects how knowledge gained at Chulalongkorn University can be further developed into innovations that address consumer needs and emerging health trends.

ChitoBoost+ is an innovative soup concentrate developed to help reduce sodium content while enhancing taste perception through nano-chitosan technology. When applied to black shabu broth concentrate, it can help control sodium levels while maintaining the broth’s well-balanced flavor and umami character. The innovation responds to the growing trend toward healthier food consumption and reducing risk factors associated with non-communicable diseases (NCDs).

Beyond applications for general consumers, the innovation also has potential nutritional applications for patients, older adults, and people who require special dietary care. It offers an option for promoting enjoyable food consumption alongside health-conscious eating. The innovation could also be further developed for the food industry and product development in a Business-to-Business (B2B) model.

The development of ChitoBoost+ was supported by Prof. Dr. Sanong Ekgasit, the project advisor, who contributed expertise in food technology to support the development of the work. Also providing guidance were Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kavin Mickey Asavanant, Director of the CUTIP program, and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Duanghathai Pentrakoon. The project was also tested in real-world settings through collaboration with Chef Daniel Dusit Photiprasit from Le Cordon Bleu Dusit Culinary School and Vine Happen restaurant, helping test and further develop the innovation to meet both taste and health objectives.

Mr. Patsapong also said that the knowledge of consumer behavior, marketing, and brand management he gained from studying in the Executive MBA program, where he had the opportunity to study with Prof. Dr. Wilert Puriwat, President of Chulalongkorn University, and which continued into the CUTIP program, has been an important part of understanding consumer needs and applying them to innovation development. ChitoBoost+ brings this knowledge together with food technology to develop an approach to reducing sodium while maintaining flavor and the overall dining experience.

“The success at CSTIF 2026 is another important step in applying deep technology (Deep Tech) to develop innovations that can be used in real-world applications. I firmly believe that Thai innovators have the potential to create work that can compete internationally, and I hope this achievement will inspire the younger generation to have the courage to turn everyday problems into innovations that improve quality of life and help drive the country’s economy forward,” Mr. Patsapong concluded.

Read more at: https://www.chula.ac.th/en/news/422590/

Chulalongkorn University congratulates students from the Politics and Global Studies (PGS) Program (International Program), Faculty of Political Science, Chulalongkorn University, on winning prizes at the Climate Corps Summer School Program, organized by Korea University. The competition involved pitching against 20 teams of over 120 students from across the globe.  

The winning students include:  

First runner-up prize: 

• Mr. Thanapol Lohachitpitak  

Second runner-up prize: 

• Miss Panyaporn Chaipibarn 
• Miss Peerada Yongpiyanon 

Read more at: https://www.chula.ac.th/en/news/421796/

The Halal Science Center at Chulalongkorn University congratulates the high school students who received the First Prize, First Runner-Up, Second Runner-Up, Honorable Mentions, and Popular Vote Award at the Thailand Halal Scientist Competition 2026: AI and Blockchain Innovation.

The Final Pitching round was held on August 13, 2026, at Meeting Room 801, Chalerm Rajakumari 60th Anniversary Building (Chamchuri 10). The event was presided over by Prof. Dr. Rungsun Rerknimitr, Vice President of Chulalongkorn University. A total of 20 high school teams that had passed the selection round were invited to showcase their ideas and present their projects during the final pitching.

The Thailand Halal Scientist Competition 2026, organized by the Halal Science Center at Chulalongkorn University, attracted considerable interest from high school students and young people nationwide, with as many as 169 teams participating this year. The competition focused on applying AI, Machine Learning, Blockchain, and digital technologies to develop innovative solutions to problems and address future societal needs. The projects were divided into three categories: Halal, Medical, and Agriculture.

The results were as follows:

First Prize

·       HSC69-009—” Ya Than Jai: An AI-Powered Comprehensive Care System for Patients with Chronic Diseases”

First Runner-Up

·       HSC69-085—” An Artificial Intelligence-Based Elderly Care System”

Second Runner-Up

·       HSC69-086 – “StrokeSight: An Artificial Intelligence System for Stroke Screening and Classification”

Honorable Mentions

·       HSC69-037 – “Development of a Bio-Sponge from Water Hyacinth Polysaccharides and Chitosan Solution”

·       HSC69-042 – “Comparison of International Halal Visibility Criteria and Development of a Machine Learning Model”

Popular Vote Award

·       HSC69-050—” An AI-Based Body-Care Product Recommendation System for Health-Conscious Modern Consumers”

These innovative projects demonstrate the impressive skills and abilities of Thai youth, who have combined science, technology, and creativity to develop innovations that address everyday problems and deliver tangible benefits to society. Competition represents an important starting point for these young people as they pursue careers as the next generation of scientists and innovators, creating innovations that will benefit society and the country in the future.

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Chulalongkorn University, through its Faculty of Engineering, in collaboration with the Chula AI Center and Sasin School of Management, partnered with the NVIDIA AI Technology Center (NVAITC) to host the CU × NVAITC Symposium 2026 on July 16-17, 2026, at Sasin Hall, 9th Floor, Sasa Patasala Building, Sasin School of Management.

The symposium served as a platform for knowledge exchange and the advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) collaboration among academia, government, and industry. The event welcomed more than 300 participants, including speakers and representatives from Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan, Vietnam, China, and Indonesia, underscoring Thailand’s growing role as a regional hub for AI collaboration.

At the opening ceremony on July 16, 2026, Professor Dr. Wilert Puriwat, President of Chulalongkorn University, welcomed attendees and emphasized the importance of strengthening partnerships among universities, government agencies, and industry to accelerate AI research and innovation for national benefit. The event report was presented by Associate Professor Manoj Lohatepanont, Vice President of Chulalongkorn University.

A key highlight of the symposium was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Chulalongkorn University, represented by Professor Dr. Wilert Puriwat, and Prof. Dr. Simon See, Global Head of the NVIDIA AI Technology Center (NVAITC), NVIDIA. The agreement aims to deepen collaboration in AI research, talent development, technology adoption, and the translation of AI innovations into real-world applications.

The event also marked the official launch of the Chula AI Center, the university’s central hub for artificial intelligence collaboration. The center is designed to integrate expertise from multiple disciplines, foster interdisciplinary research, and support the development of AI solutions that address national priorities.

The partnership between Chulalongkorn University and NVAITC began in 2018 and has continued for more than eight years, encompassing collaborative research, workforce development, AI infrastructure support, and technology transfer to industry. The 2026 symposium was the second CU × NVAITC Symposium held in Thailand, following the inaugural event hosted by Chulalongkorn University in 2024.

Throughout the two-day conference, participants attended keynote presentations, research paper sessions, panel discussions featuring international experts, and a research poster exhibition. Topics covered included Generative AI, Agentic AI, AI Infrastructure, Robotics, Digital Twins, and AI applications in healthcare, government, and industry.

The symposium also featured an NVIDIA Deep Learning Institute (DLI) workshop titled “Building Agentic AI Systems with NVIDIA NeMoClaw,” providing researchers, developers, and participants with practical knowledge and hands-on training in developing Agentic AI systems while strengthening advanced AI skills.

Read more at: https://www.chula.ac.th/en/news/418395/

Chulalongkorn University, through the CU Innovation Hub, participated in Viva Technology 2026 in Paris, France, from June 15–19, 2026, to expand its international partnerships in innovation, technology, and knowledge transfer with leading organizations, world-class universities, government agencies, investors, and key players in Europe’s startup and deep tech ecosystem. The event marked another important step in advancing the potential of Chulalongkorn University’s startups, researchers, and innovations to the global market. 

Participation in Viva Technology 2026 reflects Chulalongkorn University’s vision of becoming an entrepreneurial university that transforms knowledge, research, and intellectual property into innovation, business ventures, and tangible economic and social impact, while connecting Thai researchers, entrepreneurs, and industry with the global innovation ecosystem.

 

One of the key engagements at this event was a meeting with Mr. Eric Vaysset, Chief Executive Officer of WILCO, one of France’s leading startup accelerators. WILCO has supported more than 1,500 startups, particularly in the industry, healthcare, and digital sectors. During the meeting, the two parties discussed the development of the Chula–French Acceleration Track, a collaborative initiative designed to help Chulalongkorn University startups expand into the European market. The program would provide soft-landing support, market testing opportunities, connections with industry partners and investors, and the development of a Thailand Fast Track pathway for high-potential startups. 

The delegation also met with Mr. Vishnu Nagaraj of Carve Startup Labs, an organization specializing in helping startups expand across Asia and Europe. The discussions focused on developing a Cross-border Soft Landing initiative and a Co-incubation Program to create international growth pathways for Thai entrepreneurs, as well as promote the exchange of knowledge, experts, and entrepreneurial networks between the two regions. 

As part of Thailand-France cooperation, the CU Innovation Hub met with representatives from Business France Thailand to discuss startup exchange programs, support Thai startups entering the European market, and connect them with France’s leading innovation networks, including French Tech, Station F, and Paris&Co. The two sides also explored expanding cooperation in deep tech, particularly in HealthTech, GreenTech, and FoodTech—three sectors regarded as strategic industries of the future.

During the visit, the delegation also held a discussion with Pasqal, one of Europe’s leading quantum computing companies, which expressed strong interest in Thailand’s innovation ecosystem and explored opportunities to develop pilot projects in quantum technology. In addition, they also met with SimpleIP, a company that develops an integrated platform for intellectual property (IP) management. 

In the areas of academic collaboration and Deep Tech, the CU Innovation Hub met with Pôle PSL Innovation from Université PSL, one of the world’s leading universities, as well as the Rice University Global Paris Center, to discuss opportunities for joint startup incubation programs, researcher exchanges, advanced research collaboration, and connecting Thai startups with global innovation networks. 

Chulalongkorn University’s attendance at Viva Technology 2026 reflects its vision of becoming a world-leading innovation university by connecting Thai knowledge, research, and entrepreneurs with international networks. The university aims to create new opportunities for technology development, knowledge transfer, and the growth of innovation-driven businesses with international competitiveness. 

The partnerships established during this mission not only opened the door for Thai startups and researchers to access the European market, but also laid an important foundation for advancing Thailand’s innovation-driven economy, strengthening the country’s long-term competitiveness, and reinforcing Chulalongkorn University’s role as Thailand’s leader in innovation and technology transfer on the global stage.

Read more at: https://www.chula.ac.th/en/news/419570/