About · Who We Are

Driving innovation
to create tech entrepreneurs

The Business Acceleration & Tech Entrepreneurship Unit (UTK-BAP) sits within the Research and Development Institute at Rajamangala University of Technology Krungthep. We turn research and innovation into commercial value, and build a sustainable entrepreneurial ecosystem for Thailand.

Vision & Mission

Vision and Mission

Vision

A business acceleration and entrepreneurship development unit that turns university knowledge and innovation into sustainable economic and industrial growth for Thailand.

01

Bring research to market

Move the university's research and innovation into commercial use and innovation-based businesses.

02

Develop entrepreneurs & accelerate growth

Build entrepreneurs and accelerate business growth to compete at national and international levels.

03

Build the innovation ecosystem

Connect university, industry, government, private sector, and investors to sustain the entrepreneur ecosystem.

Objectives & Goals

Our objectives

BAP's three primary dimensions for delivering economic and social impact.

01

Take knowledge to market

Drive university knowledge, research, technology, and innovation toward commercial use and the creation of innovation-based businesses that can grow in the real world.

02

Develop entrepreneurial capability

Build the capability of entrepreneurs, students, graduates, faculty, and researchers in business and innovation management — competitive at both national and international levels.

03

Connect networks and investment

Build and connect networks across business, technology, and investment — between university, industry, government, private sector, and investors — to sustain the entrepreneur ecosystem.

Our Team

The people driving BAP

Advisors, leadership, and accelerator teams combining expertise in technology, business, and law.

Advisors

Advisors
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pichai Janmanee
Chief Advisor
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pichai Janmanee
President
Rajamangala University of Technology Krungthep
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Saichol Chudjuarjeen
Advisor
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Saichol Chudjuarjeen
Vice President
Research & Planning
Asst. Prof. Dr. Sutham Siwawut
Advisor
Asst. Prof. Dr. Sutham Siwawut
Director
Research and Development Institute

Tech Accelerator

Tech Accelerator
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kanokwan Ngawsuwarn
Tech Accelerator
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kanokwan Ngawsuwarn
Lecturer, Faculty of Engineering
Asst. Prof. Dr. Krish Sa-nguanphuak
Tech Accelerator
Asst. Prof. Dr. Krish Sa-nguanphuak
Lecturer, Faculty of Home Economics Technology
Dr. Prapaporn Roiprommam
Tech Accelerator
Dr. Prapaporn Roiprommam
Lecturer, Faculty of Science and Technology
Asst. Prof. Dr. Direk Boonthum
Tech Accelerator
Asst. Prof. Dr. Direk Boonthum
Lecturer, Faculty of Science and Technology
Dr. Apiwat Ditthapron
Tech Accelerator
Dr. Apiwat Ditthapron
Lecturer, Faculty of Business Administration
Ms. Atchara Jindajamnong
Tech Accelerator
Ms. Atchara Jindajamnong
Head of Training Division
Ms. Wantana Pranithantatham
Tech Accelerator
Ms. Wantana Pranithantatham
General Administrative Officer

Business & Legal

Business & Legal · Legal Accelerator
Lect. Wee Wongtieankul
Business & Legal Accelerator
Lect. Wee Wongtieankul
Lecturer, Faculty of Business Administration
Lect. Premsri Janmanee
Legal Accelerator
Lect. Premsri Janmanee
Lecturer, Faculty of Business Administration

Business Accelerator

Business Accelerator
Asst. Prof. Pitak Tobjan
Business Accelerator
Asst. Prof. Pitak Tobjan
Lecturer, Faculty of Business Administration
Lect. Thanawut Kaewon
Business Accelerator
Lect. Thanawut Kaewon
Lecturer, Faculty of Business Administration
Dr. Sasiwimol Buranarak
Business Accelerator
Dr. Sasiwimol Buranarak
Lecturer, Faculty of Business Administration
Ms. Nareerat Opchoey
Business Accelerator
Ms. Nareerat Opchoey
Coordinator, Business Incubator Unit (UBI)
Governance · ธรรมาภิบาล

Committee Structure

BAP is governed by two-tier committees under University Order No. 256/2569.

Executive Committee Executive

  • President
  • Vice President, Research & Planning
  • Dean, Faculty of Science and Technology
  • Dean, Faculty of Home Economics Technology
  • Dean, Faculty of Business Administration
  • Dean, Faculty of Engineering
  • Dean, Faculty of Liberal Arts
  • Dean, Faculty of Industrial Education
  • Dean, Faculty of Textile Industry
  • Director, Finance Division

Operations Committee Operations

  • Director, Research and Development Institute
  • Assistant Director, RDI (Vice-Chair)
  • Representative, Faculty of Science and Technology
  • Representative, Faculty of Home Economics Technology
  • Representative, Faculty of Business Administration
  • Representative, Faculty of Engineering
  • Technology & Business Advisory Team (BAP)
  • Coordination Officer (Secretary)

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