On May 9-10, 2026, Ms. Korakot Thanarit Suwan and Ms. Atiporn Boonthan, students from the Digital Technology for Education program, Faculty of Education, Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University, participated in the “Smart Innovator Bootcamp: From Prototype to Impact.” Dr. Wiparat Dee-ong, Director of the National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT), presided over the opening ceremony and delivered a special lecture on “Strategies for Driving Thai Innovation: From Research Prototype to Creating Sustainable Impact” at the General Sarit Thanarat Conference Room, NRCT.

The “Smart Innovator Bootcamp: From Prototype to Impact” is considered an important platform for empowering young innovators to develop research into tangible applications. The NRCT aims for participants to use the knowledge and experience gained to further develop innovations that address national needs in the dimensions of economics, society, and the quality of life of the people. The event was organized by the National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT), Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research, and Innovation.