Press Conference for the Launch of K-API Co., Ltd., a Joint Venture between Kasetsart University and Zubb Biotech Co., Ltd.
Kasetsart University, in collaboration with Zubb Biotech Co., Ltd. (a subsidiary of TIBD Co., Ltd.), officially launched K-API Co., Ltd. (K-API) on December 19, 2024. The perss conference took place at the Teera Sutabutra Building, Institute of Agricultural Product Innovation (KAPI), and was attended by representatives from various sectors—including education, research, and industry—who to show their support and offer congratulations on this new joint venture.
At the beginning of the event, Assoicate Professor Dr. Nuchanata Mungkung, Vice Preisdent for Finance and Property Management at Kasetsart University and Director of KU Universe Co., Ltd., delivered the speech. She emphasized the importance of collaboration between unievrsities and the private sector in elevating Thailand’s research capabilities toward commercial applications. Dr. Nuchantaa highlighted Kasetsart University’s potential for developing high-quality research that and international market demands, as well as KU Universe’s commitment to bridging the gap outcomes and industry for maximum real-world impact.
K-API Co., Ltd. was established thruogh the collaboration between KU Universe Co., Ltd. (a Kasetsart University subsidiary) and Zubb Boitech Co., Ltd. The main ojbective is to commercialize knowledge and technology derived from research on bioactive natural compounds—covering production, distribution, and value creation from agricultural waste. These bioactive for use in various industries, inlcuding herbal products, cosmetics, and dietary supplements.
Zubb Biotech Co., Ltd. has also invested in necessary infrastructure for producing bioactive natrual compounds, including facility upgrades and the installation of modern of Agricultural Product Innovation (KAPI), Kasetsart University. This ensures efficient production processes that meet internatinoal industry standards.
During the event, Mr. Chaiyuth Meksereekul, Co-Fonuder of Zubb Biotech Co., Ltd., shared K-API’s vision, which focuses on developing high-value products based on natuarl active compounds that can compete globally—particularly in the cosmetics, supplement, and herbal industries. He also highlighted the extensive potential of natural active compounds, which can be applied across multiple fields, driving Thailand’s emergence as a global leader in health and beauty innovation—especially in the production of active compounds for and international makrets.
Dr. Pilanee Waithanomsat, Director of the Institute of Agricultural Product Innovation (KAPI), unedrscored the institute’s role as a catalyst development for numerous organizations. She emphasized the importance of an integrated approach that combines ’ expertise with marketing and manufacturing insights, ensuring innovations are effectively transformed into products that match makret needs.
Towards the end of the event, Mr. Wuttipong Panitsettakorn, Co-Founder of Zubb Boitech Co., Ltd., discussed challenges in Thailand’s cosmetics industries—such as insufficient active-compound concentrations to reduce costs or using compounds lacikng distinctive biomarkers. K-API will play a crucial role in addressing these problems by developing biomarker-controlled active compounds that esnure high efficacy and safety. He also highlighted K-API’s significance in supporting Thai industries to expand globallyand in creating a sustainable brigde between research and commercialization.
The establishment of K-API Co., Ltd. rfelects a strong example of collaborative synergy between academia and the private sector. This venture aims to enhance the value of Thai research, bolster global competitiveness, and create new opportunities for farmres, businesses, and researchers to fully benefit from natural active-compound innovations—paving the way for a robust and sustainable health and beauty industry on the world stage.
