Mahidol University’s INT supports ‘MUKA x Industry x Business Challenge Day’ to strengthen
university-industry partnerships, drive innovation, and foster collaboration.
On February 1, 2026, the Mahidol Industry Conection Center (MICC), under the supervision of the Institute of Technology and Innovation Management (INT), Mahidol University, supported the organization of the Mahidol University–Industry Partnerships Forum under the theme “MUKA x Industry x Business Challenge Day” as part of the Mahidol Connect initiative. The event was hosted by Mahidol University, Kanchanaburi Campus, at Felix Hotel, Kanchanaburi, with the objective of strengthening collaboration between the university and the industrial sector.
The opening ceremony was led by Asst. Prof. Dr. Thatchavee Leelawat, Vice President for Kanchanaburi Campus, Mahidol University. The event was also attended by Assoc. Prof. Dr.Krissada Asavaskulkiet, Deputy Director for Academic Service and Industry Partnership, Institute of Technology and Innovation Management (INT), who shared perspectives on advancing university–industry partnerships to drive research, technology, and academic services toward real-world industrial applications.
The forum featured a range of activities designed to connect knowledge, technology, and business opportunities, including a Showcase of Testing and Analytical Centers highlighting capabilities in food analysis, environmental testing, and materials testing; an Industry Challenge Reception where private sector partners presented real business challenges for joint solution development with researchers and experts; and a Business Matching Zone facilitating in-depth discussions to foster future collaborations.