Mae Fah Luang Intellectual Property Management and Innovation Division (MFii) led three teams MFU student teams who advanced from the Northern regional round to the Startup Thailand League 2025 Final Pitching. This event, organised by the National Innovation Agency (NIA) of the Ministry of Higher Education Science Research and Innovation and its partners, was a part of SITE 2025 (Startup x Innovation Thailand Expo), held at Siam Paragon, Bangkok from 4 – 6 July 2025. The competition aimed to foster innovation among youth in higher education by encouraging them to transform their ideas into innovative startups capable of competing at both the national and global levels.
The Klora team secured the First Prize, receiving a 50,000 Baht award and a trophy, for their innovative effervescent tablet product. This product utilises biotechnology to maintain floral freshness in an effervescent tablet form, effectively extending the lifespan of flowers and adding commercial value to the floriculture and horticulture industries.
Klora Team Members:
1. Ms. Kanlayakorn Misakkha – School of Management
2. Ms. Ploipailin Kampirapaeng – School of Management
3. Ms. Wanatchakorn Khotthanu – School of Management
4. Mr. Keerati Jareonphon– School of Health Science
5. Ms. Nathchaya Pengsawat – School of Agro-Industry
Advisers:
1. Asst. Prof. Dr. Wirongrong Tongdeesoontorn – School of Agro-Industry
2. Dr. Niramon Suntipabvivattana – School of Agro-Industry
3. Ms. Sudsiri Rungruang – School of Management
Two other MFU teams were also selected to showcase their prototypes at the Final Exhibition:
The Bactron team developed Fish Guard, a bio-enhancement agent utilizing bacteriophage technology to boost immunity in freshwater animals. This product is a further development of Asst. Prof. Dr. Nanthanit Jaruseranee’s research on “Anti-biofilm activity of Phages against Pseudomonas aeruginosa TISTR1287.”
Bactron Team Members:
1. Mr. Suppajak Nanthinawakhun – School of Cosmetic Science
2. Ms. Natthaphat Singpakwaen – School of Cosmetic Science
3. Ms. Praipha Suken – School of Applied Digital Technology
4. Mr. Chatcharat Sorotkulangkoon – School of Management
Advisers:
1. Asst. Prof. Dr. Nanthanit Jaruseranee – School of Science
2. Ms. Sudsiri Rungruang – School of Management
The EZspa team developed an innovative seedless scrub made from Phulae pineapple extract, utilising Enzymatic Exfoliant Innovation. This innovation provides a gentle exfoliation process that minimizes skin irritation often caused by traditional scrubs containing abrasive particles.
EZspa Team Members (School of Cosmetic Science):
1. Mr. Rungrot Rueangwongrot
2. Miss Pimchanok Pongpisutvanich
3. Miss Woraphan Jarusiritharangkroon
4. Miss Pavittra Theprak
5. Miss Pitchaya Sodhoung
Advisers:
1. Assistant Professor Dr. Punyawatt Pintathong – School of Cosmetic Science
2. Dr.Mayuramas Wilai – School of Cosmetic Science
3. Ms. Sudsiri Rungruang – School of Management
In addition to the impressive team achievements, Mae Fah Luang University (MFU) received the prestigious “University of the Year” award from the Startup Thailand League 2025 programme. This award is a testament to the university’s strong ecosystem for innovation and entrepreneurship. It reflects the outstanding potential of MFU students to develop market-ready innovations, as well as the unwavering support provided by lecturers across various disciplines.
This success not only affirms the high quality of education at MFU but also serves as an inspiration for future generations of students to become innovation-driven entrepreneurs, capable of driving sustainable economic and social development.
