Advancing “Living Better Bangkok” Through Youth Innovation Dr. Wuttipong Panitsettakorn Serves as Judge at KU Innovation Contest Season 5

Driving the “Living Better Bangkok” Vision Toward an Innovation-Driven City

KU Innovation Contest Season 5 marks another significant milestone in the collaboration between the academic sector and the public sector in advancing the vision of an “Innovation-Driven City.” The initiative aims to sustainably enhance the quality of life for the people of Bangkok.

The Foundation of Collaboration: Government × University

On 18 August 2025, a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was officially signed between the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and Kasetsart University. The agreement was represented by Dr. Damrong Sriphraram, Acting President of Kasetsart University, and Associate Professor Dr. Chadchart Sittipunt, Governor of Bangkok.

This partnership seeks to create opportunities for the younger generation to actively participate in proposing solutions for urban development. Through systematic processes of analysis, critical thinking, and innovation design, students are encouraged to address real-world, area-based challenges in Bangkok.

During the ceremony, the Governor delivered a special lecture entitled:
“Bangkok’s Challenges: Innovation for Enhancing Quality of Life.”
The lecture highlighted key urban challenges across social, economic, environmental, and quality-of-life dimensions, emphasizing the critical role of innovation in driving meaningful transformation.

KU Innovation Contest Season 5 “Living Better Bangkok – A Better City, A Better Life”

Season 5 of the project was organized under the theme:
“Living Better Bangkok – A Better City, A Better Life.”

The initiative aims to provide students from all faculties of Kasetsart University with the opportunity to collaboratively develop innovative solutions addressing Bangkok’s urban challenges. Participants engaged in experiential learning, field research, problem exploration, and the creative design of sustainable solutions.

This year, the project was led by:

• The Faculty of Social Sciences

• The Faculty of Engineering

• The Faculty of Veterinary Technology

The contest also welcomed students from a wide range of faculties, including Agriculture, Business Administration, Fisheries, Humanities, Forestry, Science, Engineering, Education, Economics, Architecture, Social Sciences, Environment, Agro-Industry, and the College of Integrated Science.

This interdisciplinary integration reflects a commitment to Interdisciplinary Innovation, combining science, technology, social sciences, humanities, and business expertise to develop comprehensive urban solutions that address the multifaceted challenges of city life.

Dr. Wuttipong’s Role as a Member of the Judging Panel

On 21 February 2026, the project concluded with the final innovation competition and award ceremony at Sutthum Areekul Hall, 50th Anniversary Building, Kasetsart University.
Dr. Wuttipong Panitsettakorn, Managing Director of Technopreneur International Business Developer Co., Ltd. (TIBD), was honored to serve as a member of the judging panel.

As an expert in technology development and business commercialization, Dr. Wuttipong evaluated the projects based on creativity, technological feasibility, and the potential for real-world application—both socially and commercially.

His participation reflects TIBD’s philosophy of bridging “Innovation to Implementation,” ensuring that innovative ideas can be effectively translated into tangible solutions that generate positive and measurable societal impact.

The Power of Youth Innovation

The awarded projects covered diverse dimensions, including economic development, social innovation, environmental sustainability, health, education, and urban safety. Each project demonstrated the creativity, determination, and systematic problem-solving capabilities of the students.

All participating teams showed the courage to think boldly, take initiative, and integrate knowledge across disciplines—creating value that goes far beyond the scope of competition.

Continuing the Mission into Season 6

A key highlight of the closing ceremony was the official flag handover to the host faculties for KU Innovation Contest Season 6, symbolizing continuity and the ongoing commitment to fostering innovation.

Over the past five seasons, the project has consistently delivered impactful outcomes through cross-disciplinary collaboration, becoming an important platform for nurturing visionary student innovators.

Although Season 5 has concluded, the spirit of learning, collaboration, and inspiration continues forward—driving the shared mission of building a better Bangkok across all dimensions.