Mae Fah Luang University Elevates Comprehensive Innovation Services, Bringing Local Ideas to National Stage
Mae Fah Luang University is expanding innovation services to help students and entrepreneurs commercialize ideas, from prototype development to patent registration. A student team's ant-egg product "Pamori" won a national award, demonstrati
Mae Fah Luang University is advancing comprehensive innovation and business development services to help students, faculty, staff, and entrepreneurs successfully commercialize their knowledge and research. The university's Intellectual Property and Innovation Management Division offers end-to-end services beginning with innovation design that develops concepts into market-responsive prototypes with expert consultation. This is coupled with intellectual property management services covering patent searches, registration, work protection, technology transfer, and commercialization guidance.
A key highlight is the MFU Cosmetic Pilot Plant, which supports semi-industrial product development from formula testing through prototype production to quality standard advancement, particularly for Thai herbal products with high growth potential. The university also provides creative business and innovation spaces where entrepreneurs can develop ideas, create prototypes, and network with experts, investors, and business partners to foster a sustainable innovation ecosystem.
One success story exemplifying the system's effectiveness involves students who developed a product from "ant eggs" in collaboration with Mee Chiva community enterprise in Wieng Chai district, Chiang Rai. The project received systematic incubation through design, branding, intellectual property registration, and prototype production at the university's facility. Their product, branded "Pamori," won the "Best of the Best" award in the Omsin Youth Development and Local Preservation Project 2025, competing against entries from 67 educational institutions and 342 communities nationwide. The product exemplifies the integration of local wisdom with modern innovation and commercial potential.
This success aligns with sustainable development goals SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) by supporting new entrepreneurs and economic growth from innovation, and SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure) by promoting innovation infrastructure, research, and technology development for real-world application. The achievement underscores Mae Fah Luang University's crucial role in driving innovation-based economics, cultivating new entrepreneurs, and elevating Thai products to future markets sustainably.
Interested parties can contact the Intellectual Property and Innovation Management Division via Facebook, email (mfii@mfu.ac.th), or phone (0-5391-7003) for services and inquiries.
