Thai Inventors Receive NRCT Special Awards for 30 Outstanding Innovations 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), held the NRCT Special Award presentation ceremony at the International Trade Fair – Ideas, Inventions and New Products (iENA 2026) in Nuremberg, Germany. The awards aim to encourage and support Thai inventors in developing high-quality inventions and showcasing their work on the international stage.
A total of 30 outstanding inventions and innovations were selected to receive the NRCT Special Awards at iENA 2026. The award-winning works represented a wide range of research fields, including healthcare, agriculture, biotechnology, environmental protection, energy, engineering, artificial intelligence, and digital technology.
Among the recognized inventions were “CF SmartPerfuse: An Intelligent Pressurized Tissue Preservation Solution Injector” from Chulalongkorn University; “Smart Glaucoma Screening Software” from Thammasat University; and “Upcycling Rubber Serum through Biotechnology into High-Value Functional Ingredients for Novel Foods, Functional Foods and Cosmeceuticals” from Prince of Songkla University.
Additional award-winning innovations included “CHARMONICA: A Place-Based Innovation Transforming Rice Straw into High-Value Personal Care Products Using Biochar” from King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi; “PunCharge: An Intelligent Charging Station for Shared Energy and Battery Care” from Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna; and “A Reliable and Commercially Scalable Health Monitoring Software for Bearings and Gears in Rotating Machinery” from the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT).
The awards also recognized innovations from the private sector and young inventors, including “Senovate AI: A Real-Time Predictive AI Platform for Tropical Dairy and Beef Cattle Using High-Precision Sensors to Predict Estrus and Disease, Reduce Farming Costs, Increase Profitability and Manage Carbon Footprints” from Senovate AI Co., Ltd.; “WolffChargeUp™: A Ready-to-Eat, High-Energy Emergency Food Innovation Made from Wolffia Peptides, Perilla Seeds, Macadamia Nuts and Thai Honey for Food Security during Crises” from Product Kin Dee Limited Partnership; and “Engineered Nano-Spike Surfaces for Chemical-Free Mechanical Bacterial Inhibition” from The Prince Royal’s College.
The NRCT Special Awards recognize the achievements of Thai inventors and their contributions to research and innovation. Through participation in iENA 2026, Thai innovators have the opportunity to present their inventions to an international audience, exchange knowledge, and establish connections that can support further development and practical application.
NRCT remains committed to supporting Thai researchers and inventors, promoting the development of high-quality innovations, and creating opportunities for Thai inventions to gain international recognition, thereby contributing to the advancement of Thailand’s research and innovation capabilities.
