Bridging Innovation: When Ideas Meet Execution
In the world of innovation, great ideas are often left sitting on a shelf - trapped in research papers, buried in lab notebooks, or waiting to be discovered in university archives. Meanwhile, aspiring changemakers - those eager to launch impactful projects - struggle to find the right technology or research to bring their visions to life. The reality is that those who create breakthroughs and those who turn them into reality are not always the same people.
But what if we could change that? What if we put these minds in the same room, allowing sparks to fly, collaborations to form, and groundbreaking ideas to take shape?
CSII Innodating: Connecting Thinkers and Doers
This was the driving force behind CSII Innodating, an exciting event hosted by Chulalongkorn School of Integrated Innovation (CSII) on February 3, 2025 at CSII Digital Auditorium. Designed as a unique matchmaking experience for researchers, technologists, and aspiring entrepreneurs, Innodating unites thinkers and doers. This first-time event brought together individuals with game-changing ideas - 'IDEA's, and those with the drive and skills to execute them - 'IDO's.
The event was organized by CSII Launchpad, a newly established unit under CSII focused on helping researchers commercialize ideas and drive real-world impact. With participants from the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Science, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, and Faculty of Medicine, the event highlighted the power of cross-disciplinary collaboration within Chulalongkorn University. By fostering meaningful connections across departments, CSII Launchpad aims to bridge the gap between research and commercialization, ensuring that promising innovations don't remain ideas but become solutions that benefit society.
Chulalongkorn University: A Vast Landscape of Opportunities, Resources, and Ideas
As universities evolve, their role extends beyond conducting research - they must also ensure that their discoveries create tangible benefits for society. With 90 faculties and departments and 240 professors (highest in the nation), Chulalongkorn University leads the country in academic expertise. However, with such a vast ecosystem, connecting brilliant minds across disciplines and facilitating impactful innovation can be challenging.
CSII is committed to bridging these gaps and creating opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration. Innodating unites thinkers and doers, but it is just the first step in a broader vision: to help Chulalongkorn University shine even brighter by unlocking the potential of its research and turning it into meaningful innovation through entrepreneurship.
Driving Thailand’s Innovation Ecosystem Forward
At CSII, we firmly believe that progress happens when knowledge is shared and collaboration thrives. Whether it’s supporting researchers, connecting students with industry experts, or driving Thailand’s innovation ecosystem forward, we are proud to play a role in shaping the future of entrepreneurship and innovation.
As BAScii students continue to immerse themselves in real-world problem-solving, and as CSII Launchpad continues to expand its initiatives, we look forward to empowering the next generation of innovators - one idea at a time.
📸 More photos from the event can be found on CSII Facebook: CSII Innodating 2025
