1 Stage 1 · Pre-Incubator

Foundation Stage
Screen & Develop Technology

Discover, evaluate, and prepare university research technology for commercial development — with intellectual property protection and IP / Technology Portfolio creation.

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Duration
12 months
Cohort size
200+ people
IP Filing
3+ filings/yr
What You'll Get

What you'll get

End-to-end support to commercialise your technology and research.

01

Technology Scouting & Assessment

Evaluate your technology's potential and market feasibility with a detailed assessment report.

02

IP Protection & Patent Filing

Specialist advisors help protect your intellectual property — patents, petty patents, and trademarks.

03

Technology Transfer & Licensing

Licensing mechanisms, IP valuation, and commercial negotiation support.

04

Prototype Development Lab

Access RMUTK's network of laboratories to build a working prototype.

05

Entrepreneurial Mindset

Workshops and bootcamps to shift a researcher's mindset toward tech entrepreneurship.

06

Tech Portfolio Development

Build a technology and IP portfolio ready for industry partners and investors.

Process Timeline · 12 Months

12-month process overview

Approximate timeline — activity details and sequence may be adjusted per cohort.

Months 1–3 · Discover & Assess

Technology Scouting & Initial Assessment

Search and assess technology potential from research, innovation databases, and researcher invention disclosures.

  • Technology Assessment Report
  • Market Feasibility Analysis
  • Technology Readiness Level Evaluation
Months 4–6 · IP Protection

IP Protection & Patent Application

IP advisors prepare documentation and file patents, petty patents, or trademarks.

  • Patent / Petty Patent Application Filed
  • IP Filing Documents with Reference Number
  • IP Valuation Report
Months 7–9 · Prototype Development

Prototype Development

Build a working prototype through RMUTK's network of laboratories.

  • 5 Prototype Units (minimum)
  • Technical Documentation
  • Preliminary Lab Testing
Months 10–12 · To Market

Technology Transfer & Portfolio

Define licensing terms, complete the IP/Technology Portfolio, and prepare for the Incubator stage.

  • IP / Technology Portfolio ready for publication
  • Licensing Strategy & Term Sheet
  • At least 4 startup teams initiated
Eligibility

Right for you / Not right for you

✓ Right for you

  • Researchers / faculty with undeveloped research or technology
  • Undergraduate / graduate / doctoral students with thesis-based ideas
  • Teams needing help with IP and patent filing
  • Innovations in BAP's 8 Health & Wellness focus areas
  • Research with proof-of-concept ready for further development

✕ Not the right fit yet

  • Registered businesses with ongoing revenue (better fit: Accelerator)
  • Teams with a ready prototype seeking market validation (better fit: Incubator)
  • Ideas outside BAP's 8 Health & Wellness focus areas
  • Projects requiring immediate funding
Expected Outcomes

Measurable outcomes

2+Tech/yr
Technologies developed for commercial use
200+People/yr
Pre-Incubation activity participants
3+Filings
Intellectual property filings
5+Units
Prototypes completed
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to be RMUTK staff?
No — the Pre-Incubator is open to external researchers and interested parties who want to commercialise RMUTK technology, or who have their own research aligned with BAP's focus areas.
Who owns the resulting intellectual property?
Governed by RMUTK's IP Management Regulations B.E. 2559, with shares allocated between the inventor, the university, and sponsors.
Must I join the Incubator immediately after completing this stage?
No — you can proceed at your own pace. But if you meet the criteria and wish to continue, you may apply to the Incubator immediately.

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