SME D Bank and NFI Launch FOODNext SME D Navigator Program

MGR Online•General•20d ago

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SME D Bank and the National Food Institute have launched the FOODNext SME D Navigator Program and the FOODNext SME D Navigator Forum 2026 to enhance the potential of Thai food industry entrepreneurs.

•SME D Bank and the National Food Institute (NFI) launched the FOODNext SME D Navigator Program and Forum 2026.
•The program provides training in business management, food innovation, AI, and export marketing at no cost to entrepreneurs.
•SME D Bank is offering special loans with a 3% annual interest rate fixed for the first 3 years, with a maximum limit of 30 million baht.

Overview

•SME D Bank and the National Food Institute (NFI) launched the FOODNext SME D Navigator Program under the concept "Flip Thinking, Create Opportunities, Guiding New Era Food SMEs to the Global Market".
•SME D Bank and the National Food Institute (NFI) organized the FOODNext SME D Navigator Forum 2026 to share knowledge, business trends, and food innovation.
•Pichit Mitravong, Managing Director of SME D Bank, stated that the partnership integrates financial expertise and innovation to upgrade the capabilities of Thai SMEs.
•SME D Bank provides special loans with a 3% annual fixed interest rate for the first 3 years, a maximum credit line of 30 million baht, and a repayment period of up to 10 years.
•SME D Bank provides business development via Onsite and Online activities through the DX platform at dx.smebank.co.th.
•Ubonrat Khapheng, Assistant Managing Director of SME D Bank, noted the program's goal is to enable food entrepreneurs to increase product value and expand markets through partner networks.
•Arunee Usaha, Director of the Entrepreneur Business Development Department at the National Food Institute (NFI), detailed that the curriculum covers branding, AI, digital technology, and Cross-border E-Commerce.
•Interested food, beverage, and processed agricultural entrepreneurs can apply via the National Food Institute (NFI) or the DX by SME D Bank platform.

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Key Entities

Organization

SME D Bank

The Small and Medium Enterprise Development Bank of Thailand (SME D Bank) providing financial support and business development for SMEs.

National Food Institute(สถาบันอาหาร)

The National Food Institute (NFI) which develops the potential of Thai food industry entrepreneurs.

Person

Pichit Mitravong(พิชิต มิทราวงศ์)

Managing Director of SME D Bank.

Ubonrat Khapheng(อุบลรัตน์ ค่าแพง)

Assistant Managing Director of SME D Bank responsible for the entrepreneur and customer relations line.

Arunee Usaha(อรุณี อุสาหะ)

Director of the Entrepreneur Business Development Department at the National Food Institute (NFI).