STeP Launches UBI-Alpha 2026 to Boost Northern Innovators

Thansettakij•Economy•265d ago

Reader Briefing

UBI-Alpha 2026, organized by the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, launched a regional contest in the North to foster entrepreneurial skills and commercialize university innovations.

•The UBI-Alpha : Business Contest 2026 for the Northern region aims to enhance entrepreneurial potential in university students.
•The event, held from January 22-23, 2024, included Bootcamp & Workshop sessions and a pitching forum for innovative business concepts.
•Seventy-two teams participated, with 15 selected to represent the North in the national competition, focusing on Future Food, Green and Climate Change Solutions, and AI and Digital categories.

Overview

•The UBI-Alpha : Business Contest 2026 for the Northern region was held on Jan 22–23, 2024, to nurture entrepreneurial talent.
•The Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation organized the event in order to elevate the entrepreneurial potential of university students.
•The UBI-Alpha : Business Contest 2026 featured Bootcamp & Workshop sessions with expert speakers to impart practical knowledge.
•A pitching forum was provided within the UBI-Alpha : Business Contest 2026 for participants to present business ideas, prototypes, and commercialization plans.
•The UBI-Alpha : Business Contest 2026 aims to connect new entrepreneurs with mentors, investors, and the private sector, creating opportunities for growth.
•A total of 72 teams from the Northern network participated in the UBI-Alpha : Business Contest 2026 regional rounds.
•Fifteen finalist teams were selected from the initial 72 teams in the Northern region's UBI-Alpha : Business Contest 2026 to advance to the national competition.
•The UBI-Alpha : Business Contest 2026 is divided into three business categories: Future Food, Green and Climate Change Solutions, and AI and Digital.

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Key Entities

Organization

Science and Technology Park Chiang Mai University(STeP)

The Science and Technology Park Chiang Mai University (STeP) acts as a hub for innovation development and networking in the Northern region.

Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI)(สำนักงานปลัดกระทรวงการอุดมศึกษา วิทยาศาสตร์ วิจัยและนวัตกรรม (อว.))

The Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI) is the organizing body behind the UBI-Alpha 2026 initiative.

Bureau of Promotion and Coordination for Science, Research and Innovation Benefits(กองส่งเสริมและประสานเพื่อประโยชน์ทางวิทยาศาสตร์ วิจัยและนวัตกรรม)

The Bureau of Promotion and Coordination for Science, Research and Innovation Benefits collaborated with the UBI network to organize the event.

University Business Incubator (UBI) Network(เครือข่ายหน่วยบ่มเพาะวิสาหกิจในสถาบันอุดมศึกษา (UBI))

The University Business Incubator (UBI) Network is a collaborating partner in organizing the UBI-Alpha 2026 initiative.

Place

Queen Sirikit National Convention Center(ศูนย์การประชุมแห่งชาติสิริกิติ์)

The Queen Sirikit National Convention Center is the venue for the national finals of the UBI-Alpha : Business Contest 2026.