At Bansomdejchaopraya Rajabhat University (BSRU), we actively support local entrepreneurship and promote sustainable development within our communities. Through a range of free programs and resources, we equip aspiring entrepreneurs with the knowledge, mentorship, and access to university facilities needed to develop financially viable and socially responsible businesses. Our initiatives provide practical guidance and hands-on support, helping individuals turn their innovative ideas into successful ventures. By linking these efforts to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially SDG 1: No Poverty, BSRU seeks to foster a vibrant start-up ecosystem that strengthens local economies and contributes to community well-being.
Empowering Gen Z Entrepreneurs through the BSRU Startup Idea Pitching Hackathon 2024
On 24 January 2024, Bansomdejchaopraya Rajabhat University, led by Acting President Associate Professor Dr. Kanokorn Sawangcharoen, implemented the policy priorities of the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation focusing on “Learn Well, Be Happy, Earn Income,” with students at the center of university initiatives. The university aims to serve as a space for people of all ages and as a platform for young innovators to create technology-based businesses, social enterprises, and new career opportunities.
Under this framework, the university organized the BSRU Startup Idea Pitching Hackathon 2024 as part of the broader project “Developing the Potential of New-Generation Students as Start-Up Entrepreneurs (The Gen Z Smart Startup)” for fiscal year 2024. This activity brought together 13 student teams from five faculties, totaling over 100 participants, to compete by pitching innovative business ideas. Through mentorship, access to university facilities, and training workshops, the event supported students in developing financially and socially sustainable business concepts, directly contributing to local start-up assistance and community economic empowerment.
One Village, One Thai Chef: Professional Training for Sustainable Culinary Enterprises
Bansomdejchaopraya Rajabhat University is implementing the OFOS “One Village, One Thai Chef” program to promote sustainable Thai culinary skills as a form of soft power and local economic development. The program offers a Professional Thai Chef course (THACCA Academy), spanning 240 hours over 20 days, with classes held on weekends from 27 July to 29 September 2024. The course trains participants aged 18–45 in 50 Thai dishes and provides comprehensive professional certification, including national skill standards, professional competence in Thai cuisine, and business operation credentials.
The program is offered through the university’s Suphanburi Unit (16 participants) and Bangkok Unit (60 participants), providing access to specialized training, mentorship, and practical facilities. By equipping participants with professional culinary skills and certifications, the initiative enables them to establish financially and socially sustainable food enterprises, fostering entrepreneurship and local economic empowerment in the community.
Enhancing Community Product Value through Mobile Technology Clinics
On 5 April 2024, the Faculty of Science and Technology, Bansomdejchaopraya Rajabhat University, organized the second activity under the project “Elevating Sustainable Community Products to Online Platforms” in U Thong District, Suphanburi Province. University faculty experts from the Food Technology and Intelligent Technology departments conducted on-site mobile technology clinics to assist local women’s farmer groups in enhancing the quality, value, and marketability of their herbal products. By providing technical guidance, practical demonstrations, and access to university expertise, the program supports community entrepreneurship and the creation of financially and socially sustainable micro-enterprises.
Technology Transfer for Sustainable Community Products
On 20–21 May 2024, the Faculty of Science and Technology continued the project “Elevating Sustainable Community Products to Online Platforms” with the third activity in U Thong District, Suphanburi Province. Faculty members from Food Technology and Intelligent Technology departments conducted mobile technology transfer sessions, equipping community members with knowledge and tools to enhance their product development, production processes, and market readiness. This hands-on support empowers local entrepreneurs to establish financially viable and socially responsible businesses, contributing to local economic growth and community development.
Developing Entrepreneurial Mindsets: BSRU Demonstration School Teams at Pitch@School 2024
In March 2024, students from the BSRU Demonstration School (secondary level) participated in the national Pitch@School 2024 competition, organized under GEN Thailand to foster entrepreneurial mindsets and business planning skills among high school students across the Greater Mekong region. The final round took place on 11–12 March at Kasetsart University’s Lifelong Learning Center.
Three teams from BSRU Demonstration School—LONG LIVE LIFE, Sleeping Box, and Learn Grow—advanced to the final round, showcasing innovative business ideas and entrepreneurial planning. By providing structured opportunities for young learners to develop critical thinking, creativity, and practical business skills, the program equips the next generation with the foundations for establishing financially viable and socially responsible ventures. This initiative contributes to local start-up assistance by nurturing entrepreneurship from an early age and strengthening the community’s capacity for sustainable economic development.
Fostering Innovation and Entrepreneurial Skills: Thailand New Gen Inventors Award 2024
The Faculty of Science and Technology at Bansomdejchaopraya Rajabhat University proudly congratulates students from the Intelligent Technology program for winning the Silver Medal in the Thailand New Gen Inventors Award 2024 (I-New Gen Award 2024) at the higher education level. The award recognized their project in the health and medical category: the “Smart Finger Pulse Oximeter.”
The team members—Nattanan Raephet, Phadungkiet Yot, Suthiwat Srisakaew, and Kritsada Warin—were guided by faculty advisors Associate Professor Rattanasuda Supadonaisorn, Associate Professor Theerathawan Panlang, and Associate Professor Dr. Natdanai Singkhleevarn. This achievement highlights BSRU’s commitment to nurturing student innovation, providing mentorship, and fostering the skills needed to create socially and financially sustainable technologies. By supporting student inventors and entrepreneurial projects, BSRU contributes to local start-up development, community well-being, and national innovation capacity.
