Research Promotion, Innovation Utilization & Recognition

Recognizing Achievement, Inspiring Innovation and Connecting Research with Society

The National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT) promotes research, invention and innovation by recognizing outstanding achievements, creating opportunities to present research and inventions, and supporting their connection with users, society and the international community.

NRCT organizes and supports national platforms, awards, exhibitions, competitions and other activities that provide opportunities for researchers, inventors and young people to present their work, exchange knowledge and develop their potential.

Recognition and public communication are part of the process of connecting research and innovation with society and supporting opportunities for further utilization.

🏆 National Research Awards

NRCT organizes the National Research Awards to recognize outstanding achievements in research and innovation.

The awards cover major areas including:

• National Outstanding Researcher Award

• Research Award

• Thesis Award

• Invention Award

Through these awards, NRCT recognizes researchers, students and inventors whose work contributes to the advancement of research and innovation.

NRCT also presents the NRCT Quality Achievement Award to recognize high-quality research, theses and inventions.

💡 Thailand Inventors’ Day

Thailand Inventors’ Day is a major national platform for promoting research, invention and innovation.

The event provides opportunities to:

• Present research, inventions and innovations

• Recognize researchers and inventors

• Promote invention and innovation

• Exchange knowledge and experience

• Create opportunities for research utilization

• Communicate research and innovation to the public

The event also brings together researchers, inventors, students, educational institutions, government agencies, the private sector and the public.

👨‍🎓 Inspiring the Next Generation of Inventors

NRCT promotes opportunities for children and young people to develop creativity and innovation.

The Thailand New Gen Inventors Award (I-New Gen Award) provides a platform for students at secondary, vocational and higher education levels to present and develop their inventions and innovations.

The I-New Gen Junior Award also supports younger students in developing interest and experience in invention and innovation.

These activities encourage young people to develop ideas, solve problems creatively and gain experience in presenting their inventions.

🔬 Thailand Research Expo

The Thailand Research Expo is a national platform for presenting and communicating research and innovation to society.

The event connects researchers and research organizations with government agencies, businesses, entrepreneurs, investors, communities and the public.

It provides opportunities to:

• Showcase research and innovation

• Exchange knowledge

• Present research applications

• Connect researchers with potential users

• Promote research utilization

• Build networks across the research and innovation system

The Expo therefore serves both as a platform for research communication and as a space for connecting research and innovation with potential users and partners.

🌟 Recognizing Research and Innovation

NRCT also uses exhibitions and presentation platforms to recognize organizations and research teams that communicate their research and innovation effectively.

The Thailand Research Expo Award recognizes outstanding research and innovation exhibitions and presentations.

The award promotes quality in research communication and encourages organizations to communicate research knowledge to the public in ways that support understanding and practical utilization.

🌏 Connecting Thai Research and Innovation with the International Community

NRCT supports Thai researchers and inventors in presenting their research, inventions and innovations at international exhibitions and competitions.

NRCT supports the selection and preparation of Thai inventions and innovations for participation in international platforms, creating opportunities for Thai researchers and inventors to present their work, exchange knowledge and gain international recognition.

NRCT also participates in international research and innovation activities and works with international research networks and partners to strengthen connections between Thailand and the international research community.

🏅 International Research Recognition and Collaboration

NRCT supports international cooperation that provides opportunities for research recognition, knowledge exchange and collaboration.

Through international networks and joint activities, NRCT connects Thai researchers and research organizations with researchers and organizations from other countries.

These activities provide opportunities to exchange expertise, recognize research achievements and strengthen research relationships across countries.

🔄 From Recognition to Utilization

NRCT connects recognition with the broader promotion and utilization of research and innovation.

The process can be viewed as:

Research & Creativity → Recognition → Communication → Networking → Utilization

Awards recognize achievements and encourage researchers and inventors. Exhibitions and public activities create opportunities to communicate research and innovation. Networks connect researchers with potential users and partners.

Together, these activities create pathways for research, inventions and innovations to reach wider audiences and move toward practical use.

🚀 Building a Culture of Research and Innovation

Through national awards, Thailand Inventors’ Day, Thailand Research Expo, youth innovation programmes, exhibitions, competitions and international activities, NRCT creates opportunities for people across the research and innovation system.

These activities bring together researchers, inventors, students, research organizations, businesses, international partners and the public.

NRCT’s role is to provide platforms that recognize achievement, encourage creativity, communicate research and innovation, build connections and support opportunities for research and innovation to be utilized.

2. The atmosphere at the "Thailand Research Expo 2026"

The atmosphere at the "Thailand Research Expo 2026" held at the Centara Grand Hotel and Bangkok Convention Center, CentralWorld, Bangkok.

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