ส.อ.ท. ผนึกกำลัง 11 องค์กร ขับเคลื่อนนวัตกรรมไทยในงาน “Thailand Synergy เพื่อ SMEs ไทยสู่ IDEs”FTI Collaborates with 11 Organizations to Drive Thai Innovation at “Thailand Synergy for Thai SMEs to IDEs”

On July 24, 2026, Ms. Pimjai Leeissaranukul, Chairwoman of the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI), along with Mr. Narongrit Panitchiwa, Vice Chairman of FTI, attended the event “Thailand Synergy for Thai SMEs to IDEs” and the announcement ceremony of the “7 Innovation Awards 2026,” held for the 13th consecutive year at the PIM Convention Hall, Panyapiwat Institute of Management.

The event was honored by Professor Dr. Yotchanan Wongwasana, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI), who presided over the opening ceremony and delivered a keynote speech on the topic “Thailand Innovation Synergy: Integrating Research, Technology, and Innovation to Propel Thai SMEs to IDEs.”

FTI is one of 11 public and private sector partner organizations driving collaboration on national innovation aimed at promoting Thai SMEs and Startups to develop products, research, and innovations for commercial use, enhance competitiveness, and create sustainable growth.

This year, the 7 Innovation Awards 2026 selected outstanding innovations, totaling 31 works from across the country, with FTI member entrepreneurs receiving awards, reflecting the potential of the Thai industrial sector to create competitive innovations on a national level.

Additionally, FTI supported its members to participate in showcasing and selling innovative products at the event, gathering over 90 works from award recipients, both current and previous years, to provide opportunities for business development and market expansion.