Business Acceleration Platform · UTK-BAP

Turn "Research" into "Real Business"

The Business Acceleration & Tech Entrepreneurship Unit, under the Research & Development Institute at Rajamangala University of Technology Krungthep — driving innovation, creating value, and building a sustainable innovation-based economy.

3
Development Stages
Pre-Inc · Inc · Accel
8
Focus Areas
Health & Wellness
36
Months
End-to-end acceleration
7
RMUTK Faculties
in our network
3-Stage Process · End-to-End Pipeline

From research
to scalable business

BAP supports every stage of the innovation value chain — from technology scouting and market validation to fundraising and global market expansion.

1
Pre-Incubator

Foundation Stage

⏱ 12 months

Screen and evaluate technology potential. Elevate research to commercial readiness.

  • Technology Scouting & Assessment
  • Intellectual Property Protection
  • Technology Transfer & Licensing
  • IP / Technology Portfolio
≥2
Tech/yr
≥200
People/yr
≥4
Startup teams
2
Incubator

Development Stage

⏱ 8 months

Develop business models, test markets, and build Product-Market Fit with real customers.

  • Customer Discovery & Validation
  • Business Model Canvas
  • Market Discovery & Test
  • Pitching & Networking
≥5
BMC
≥6
Mentor sessions
≥3
Validation
3
Accelerator

Growth Stage

⏱ 16 months

Connect with investors, raise Seed / Series A, and expand into international markets.

  • Investor Matching & Pitching
  • Scale-up Strategy
  • Advanced Coaching
  • Export & Internationalization
≥2
Matching
≥3
MOU
≥1
Scale-up
Area of Focus · Health & Wellness

8 target industries

Innovation for better health and quality of life, within an innovation-driven economy.

For You

Start your journey with BAP

Pick the role that fits you to access the right programs and resources.

Researchers / Faculty

Bring your technology and research to market through IP support, licensing, and spin-off pathways.

Become an R&D Entrepreneur
Founders / Startups

Accelerate your innovation-based business with mentors, networks, and RMUTK's infrastructure.

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Investors / Industry

Access deal flow of quality tech startups and opportunities to co-develop innovation with the university.

Become a Partner
Partner Organizations

Help drive the innovation ecosystem, support entrepreneurs, and create lasting social impact.

Explore Partnership
Impact & KPIs

Measurable outcomes
from research to business

BAP's 3-year deliverables, set against the unit's strategic plan.

0
Pre-Incubation Participants
Researchers, faculty, and students inside RMUTK
0+
New Startup Teams per Year
Teams graduating from Pre-Incubator each year
0
THB · IP Valuation
Average per startup in the Accelerator stage
0+
Industry MOUs
Commercial and investment partnerships
News & Events

Latest News & Events

Follow our entrepreneurs' progress — pitching events, MOU signings, and new opportunities.

Our Network & Partners

Ready to turn your "idea" or "research"
into a real, growing business?

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