NRCT Presents Honorable Mention Awards to Thai Inventors at iENA 2026 in Germany
12 November 2026
On 2 November 2026, the National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT), under the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI), presented the NRCT Honorable Mention Awards to Thai inventor teams participating in the International Trade Fair – Ideas, Inventions and New Products (iENA 2026), held at the Nuremberg Exhibition Centre in Nuremberg, Germany. Dr. Wiparat De-ong, Executive Director of NRCT, presided over the award presentation ceremony and congratulated the Thai inventors on their participation in this international exhibition of inventions and innovations.
The NRCT Honorable Mention Awards recognized a total of 45 inventions and innovations developed by researchers and inventors from universities, educational institutions, government agencies, private companies, and schools. The award-winning works covered a wide range of fields, including healthcare, agriculture, environmental protection, artificial intelligence, digital technology, energy, food innovation, and social development.
Among the recognized inventions were “CF Fidelity Histo: Formalin-Free Tissue Preservation Solution for Advanced Histology” from Chulalongkorn University; “Self-Powered Temperature Alert Device for Food Processing Lines Using Hot–Cold Process Streams and Supercapacitor Energy Storage” from Chiang Mai University; and “Portable Three-Mode AI Device for Environmental Awareness among People with Visual Impairments” from King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang.
Other notable works included “FreshGuard: Plasma-Activated Micro/Nanobubble Technology to Extend the Shelf Life of Agricultural Produce” from Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna; “A Centralized Platform for Electricity Cost Calculation for Small Power Producers” from the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT); and “A Bioavailability-Enhancing Softgel Innovation from Marigold Waste Extract Using a Self-Emulsifying Nanoemulsion System” from the Thailand Institute of Scientific and Technological Research (TISTR).
The recognized innovations also featured contributions from the private sector and young inventors, including “PM Magnet: A Surface-Coating Spray for Efficient Particulate Matter Capture” from Sustain Innotech Co., Ltd.; “XEDO: An AI-Satellite Oil Spill Detection System Combined with Drone-Delivered Bio-Microcapsules for Real-Time Mangrove Restoration” from Princess Chulabhorn Science High School Pathum Thani; and “A Smart Insole Innovation for Children with Congenital Clubfoot, Featuring Real-Time Weight-Bearing Feedback through a Mobile Application” from The Prince Royal’s College.
The presentation of the NRCT Honorable Mention Awards recognizes the creativity, dedication, and potential of Thai inventors and research teams. Their participation in iENA 2026 provides an opportunity to showcase Thai research and innovation on the international stage, exchange knowledge and experiences, and explore opportunities to further develop their inventions for practical application and wider use.
NRCT remains committed to supporting Thai researchers and inventors in developing research-based innovations and gaining international recognition, thereby contributing to the advancement of Thailand’s research and innovation capabilities.
