History of the Institute for Technology and Innovation Management (iNT)
The Institute for Technology and Innovation Management or iNT, an Institute of Mahidol University that aims to leverage the university’s research as a leader in innovation both nationally and internationally. It focuses on fostering the transformation of research into products and services that effectively address societal needs, improve quality of life, and create commercial value.
Mahidol University has professors, researchers, personnel and students with expertise across various fields. To advance its goal of becoming a world-class university, the institution has developed key mechanisms for managing and integrating diverse bodies of knowledge. This journal began in 1985 with the establishment of the Center for Applied Research and Academic Management, followed by the consolidation of units into two entities: the Intellectual Property Management Center and the Knowledge Development Center. These two units were later merged to form the Mahidol Institute of Technology Transfer and Innovation (MITI), which eventually evolved into the Institute of Technology and Innovation Management (iNT) at Mahidol University. Today, iNT serves as the primary unit responsible for intellectual property management, commercialization, and academic services. It plays a crucial role in promoting entrepreneurial ecosystems and fostering research and innovation collaborations between Mahidol University and partners across public and industrial sectors. By supporting innovations that offer both commercial potential and societal benefits, iNT drives Mahidol University’s transformation into an entrepreneurial university and positions it as a hub for innovation management on national and international levels.
The establishment of the Institute for Technology and Innovation Management (iNT) aims to create a mechanism that drives the university’s operations to support both the industrial sector and the community. Through research and innovation development, iNT seeks to foster excellence in the university’s technology and innovation management. The goal is for Mahidol University to become a world-class institution, utilizing technology and innovation for the benefit of humanity.