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7. Target Groups and Strategic Partners

(1) Social enterprises in Thailand, both registered and unregistered

(2) Early-stage social entrepreneurs

(3) Researchers, technologists, and innovators working on social issues

(4) Organizations supporting SEs, including the Office of Social Enterprise Promotion (OSEP),
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), 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
Smallholder farmers and
Agriculture management, and technology for food traceability,
agricultural SMEs
including digital platforms and traceability tech.
e.g., food processing with improved technology
Development of low-cost rehab technologies for the
Elderly, persons with
Medical and Health elderly and persons with disabilities, including wearable disabilities, rural
Sciences health monitoring systems and real-time emergency alerts communities
for remote communities.

Project Types and Budget Guidelines

Estimated Budget Estimated Number
Project Type Description
(Million Baht/Project) of Projects
Develop models at the lab
Prototype Development or local social enterprise 0.8 – 1.5 50
level
Test in a real-world
Pilot Project 1.5 – 3.0 4
context with end users
Expand models with clear
Scale-Up business potential or 3.0 – 5.0 12
community demand

9. Governance and Support Mechanisms

(1) The initiative will be funded through a joint mechanism involving public agencies, such
as the National Innovation Agency (NIA), National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT), and
National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), and private sector partners.

(2) A Strategic Steering Committee will be established, composed of representatives from
social enterprises (SEs), researchers, policymakers, and community stakeholders.

(3) A monitoring and evaluation (M&E) system will be implemented to measure both
outcomes and social impact.
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