Thai Inventors and Researchers Showcase Innovations at Taiwan Innotech Expo 2026
18 September 2026
Taipei, Taiwan, September 17–19, 2026 — The National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT), under the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI), led a delegation of Thai inventors and researchers to exhibit their inventions and innovations and participate in competitions at the Taiwan Innotech Expo 2026 (TIE 2026), held at the Taipei World Trade Center Exhibition Hall in Taipei, Taiwan.
Organized by the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), TIE is an international platform that brings together inventors, researchers, investors, and academics from the public and private sectors to showcase inventions, exchange knowledge, and explore opportunities for innovation and commercialization. The 2026 event featured more than 1,000 inventions and innovations from over 10 countries, including Thailand, India, the Czech Republic, Türkiye, Japan, Singapore, the United Kingdom, Norway, the Netherlands, Israel, Germany, the Republic of Korea, Indonesia, Malaysia, Poland, and the United States.
During the event, Mr. Narong Boonsatheanwong, Executive Director of the Thailand Trade and Economic Office in Taipei, assigned Ms. Suphara Pengsrithong, Deputy Executive Director, to visit and encourage the Thai inventors and researchers participating in the exhibition and competition.
Ms. Pornpan Pirompanich, Director of the Thai Trade Center in Taipei, also visited the Thai delegation and provided advice on market-entry strategies for Thai products in Taiwan. She highlighted the potential of research-based products to increase market value and competitiveness. For young participants, she offered guidance on project planning and future development, commending their creativity and innovative thinking.
Thai Inventions and Innovations Across Multiple Fields
Thai inventions, research outputs, and innovations were showcased across a range of fields, including:
- Biochemistry and Medicine
- Biotechnology
- Design
- Electric Digital Data Processing
- Electric Power
- Foods
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Medical Engineering
In addition to the main competition and exhibition areas, TIE 2026 featured specialized zones such as the Smart Sustainability Pavilion, Patented Merchandise Area, Innovation Economy Pavilion, and Future Tech Pavilion. These areas provided opportunities to explore emerging technologies, innovation-driven business development, and the commercialization of intellectual property.
NRCT continues to promote and support the development of Thai inventions, research outputs, and innovations, with the aim of translating intellectual property into economic and social value. By facilitating international exposure and collaboration, NRCT seeks to strengthen the potential of Thai inventors and researchers and support the sustainable development of Thailand’s innovation ecosystem.
