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5) This phase begins in Year 3 and runs through Year 5, with a budget of 20 million
baht per year, totaling 60 million baht. Overall, the full 5-year implementation plan

requires a total budget of 270 million baht.

5) Examples of Expected Outcomes
1) At least three new technological innovations per year that can be practically applied
in social enterprises.
2) Development of technologies and practical manuals for at least five groups of social
enterprises, particularly community enterprises.
3) An increase of at least 30 social enterprises within five years that adopt NRCT
innovations, whether technological or social.

4) Formation of at least 10 collaboration networks among social enterprises, researchers,
and public/private sector entities.

6) Key Agencies for Collaboration
1) NSTDA, PMU, and the National Innovation Agency (NIA)
2) Universities and incubator centers
3) Social enterprise networks and mission-driven organizations
4) Social enterprise funding agencies

7) Target Groups and Strategic Partners
1) Social enterprises in Thailand, whether formally registered or not.

2) Early-stage social entrepreneurs looking to launch or scale impactful ventures.
3) Researchers, technologists, and innovators working on social issues or challenges.
4) Support agencies for social enterprises, such as the Office of Social Enterprise
Promotion, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the National Innovation
Agency (NIA), foundations, government agencies, and social finance institutions.

8) Sample Research Topics (By Category)
Sample Research Topics by Sector

Sector Sample Research Topic Target Beneficiaries
Integrated system design for smallholder farming
operations, supporting accounting, household food
Agriculture management, and technology for food traceability, Smallholder farmers
and agricultural SMEs
including digital platforms and traceability tech.
e.g., food processing with improved technology
Development of low-cost rehab technologies for the
Medical and Health elderly and persons with disabilities, including Elderly, persons with
disabilities, rural
Sciences wearable health monitoring systems and real-time
emergency alerts for remote communities. communities

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