“MOST and NSTDA will stage NSTDA Investors Day on September 20 at Centara Grand, CentralWorld” said Dr. Thaweesak Koanantakool, President of NSTDA at a press conference this morning. Stressing the need for the country research community to include private sector factor in their research project Dr. Thaweesak said that by implementing this setup will greatly enhance the nations’ economic competitiveness in global arena.

Gone are the days when doing research is only for self interest of the researchers. To days research activities need to contribute to national development. The research paradigm must involve 3 factors; the researcher, the research institution, and the private sector group. The 3 factors must be in sync if the research result is to be of benefit. 

Mrs, Suwipa Wanasathop, Vice President at NSTDA said that the highlight will be the 7 mins business pitching by the product representatives to potential investors. The decision on the best business pitching will be base on vote count by the investors. General Yuthasak Sasiprapha, Deputy Prime Minister has been invited to give the Opening Remarks.

MOST/NSTDA will pitch 10 research projects from the 3 research agencies (BIOTEC, NECTEC, and NANOTEC) for potential investors’ consideration at the NSTDA Investors Day 2012. NANOTEC has been selected to pitch 2 highlight projects; Eco-Catal (nano catalyst from egg shell) and QAcnes (nano encapsulation of mangosten extract for acne treatment).

MOST/NSTDA invites Thai investors to join the NSTDA Investors Day 2012 next week.