ส.อ.ท. ผนึกสวีเดน สร้างโอกาสใหม่ด้านนวัตกรรมและดิจิทัลFTI Collaborates with Sweden to Create New Opportunities in Innovation and Digital Technology

On September 3, 2025, Mr. Wiwatan Hemmantharap, Vice President of the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) and President of the Innovation Institute for Industry, along with Mr. Pannath Thitaworn, Vice President of the FTI and President of the Institute of Information Technology and Communication for Industry, and Dr. Wiboon Ruksasancharoen, Executive Committee Member of the FTI, welcomed Kjell Håkan Närfelt, Head of Strategic Planning at Vinnova, from Sweden at the Mongkolsuthee Meeting Room, 8th Floor, FTI.

During this discussion, both parties exchanged knowledge and strategies for developing innovation systems in their respective countries and discussed future collaboration opportunities. A representative from Vinnova suggested that Thailand should leverage its strengths in the food and agriculture industries to advance FoodTech through the promotion of systemic innovation. Additionally, the importance of creating an innovation ecosystem was emphasized, which involves linking cooperation between the government, business sector, and educational institutions to effectively and sustainably drive innovation projects.

Sweden is the second country in Europe to have a Strategic Partnership with Thailand, with cooperation in various areas, particularly innovation, technology, and industrial development.