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Innovation and Entrepreneurship Team of the Year (Rising Star) Award

AIT Entrepreneurship Center Team – Creation of an Inclusive Multicultural Learning Environment

Finalist of the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Team of the Year (Rising Star) Award

Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) - Thailand

"Supporting Social Impact with Innovation"


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Summary

he AIT Entrepreneurship Center (AITEC) has a pivotal role in organizing events that feature successful individuals or companies sharing their experiences and journeys with participants, thus inspiring new ideas. Leveraging our cutting-edge hybrid event system, we enable participants to engage with speakers regardless of their physical location, fostering inclusivity and promoting knowledge exchange. Our commitment to cultivating an environment that inspires creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship remains unwavering.

During the workshop, we provided technical support to ensure that the discussions were meaningful and productive. Our technical assistance included the use of a hybrid workshop, which enabled participants from different locations to participate in the workshop through virtual means. As an organizer of the workshop, AITEC takes great pride in contributing to the promotion of sustainable practices that can lead to a cleaner and more resilient Mekong River Basin.

AIT Entrepreneurship Center Incubation Service Program is designed to support early-stage startups by providing them with the resources, mentorship, and guidance necessary to turn their innovative ideas into successful businesses. Our incubation service program is designed to cater to the needs of entrepreneurs at different stages of their entrepreneurial journey, from ideation to market validation and growth. We provide a variety of services, including access to co-working space, mentorship from industry experts, networking opportunities, legal and financial advice, and access to funding opportunities. We aim to foster a culture of entrepreneurship and innovation by creating a supportive environment where entrepreneurs can learn, grow, and thrive.

Key People


Prof. Dieter Trau
Director, AIT Entrepreneurship Center (AIT EC)
AIT Entrepreneurship Center (AIT EC) ,  AIT Entrepreneurship Center (AIT EC)


Acknowledgements

I am honored and humbled to express my sincerest gratitude to the Asian Institute of Technology for selecting me to serve as the Dean of the School of Engineering and Technology and Director of the AIT Entrepreneurship Center. This opportunity is a great privilege, and I am excited to embark on this new journey with such a prestigious institution.

I am grateful to be joining a community of dedicated educators and researchers who share a passion for excellence in engineering and entrepreneurship education. I look forward to collaborating with my colleagues to advance the Institute's mission of providing quality education and research programs that address the critical challenges facing our world today.

I wanted to take a moment to express my sincere appreciation to my AIT Entrepreneurship Center Team for the outstanding work that they have done in supporting our center's mission. Since my appointment as the Director, I have been fortunate to work alongside such a talented and dedicated team, and I am grateful for each one of you. My team hard work, passion, and commitment have been instrumental in advancing our shared vision of fostering entrepreneurship and innovation in the region.

I am eager to work with all stakeholders, including the AIT alumni, industry partners, and policymakers, to build a thriving ecosystem that supports entrepreneurship and innovation in the region. Together, we can create opportunities for economic growth and social development, while also advancing the frontiers of knowledge in engineering and technology.

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Prof. Dieter Trau role in Collaboration & Partnerships

Fostering AIT as The Board of Investment approved Science and Technology Park (STP)

AIT EC provides opportunities for students and alumni to build their business under an Incubation Program.

AITEC-Event-Sustainability Hackathon

AIT Entrepreneurship Center Expert Talk on How to Get Funding with an Impressive Outreach Plan

IMPACT STORY

Impacting lifes

The AIT Entrepreneurship Center (AITEC) is an organization committed to promoting innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship. AITEC plays a leading role in fostering sustainable economic growth in the region.
AITEC's commitment to promoting sustainable practices is evident in its organization of events such as the UNEP Mekong stakeholders workshop. The workshop aimed to promote a cleaner and more resilient environment in the Mekong River Basin by identifying practical solutions to address plastic pollution and climate change. AITEC's technical assistance, including the use of a hybrid workshop format, ensured that the discussions were inclusive and productive, with stakeholders having an opportunity to contribute their perspectives.
As an organization committed to promoting sustainable practices, AITEC recognizes the vital role that forests play in maintaining a healthy planet. AITEC's collaboration with the Natural Resources Management academic program to organize an event on the International Day of Forests aimed to raise awareness about forest conservation and the threats that forests face.
AITEC's Expert Talks also feature highly accomplished individuals sharing their insights on various topics related to entrepreneurship and innovation. The talks provide an opportunity for participants to learn from experts such as Dr. Bernd Willems from Twisted Bioscience, who shared valuable knowledge and perspective on the future of synthetic biology engineering, and Dr. Aarni Moisala, who shared his insights on new co-creative online business opportunities and sources of income for universities and students.
Overall, AITEC's initiatives and events demonstrate its commitment to promoting sustainable practices and fostering an environment that inspires creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

LEARNINGS

Lessons learned

1. Inspiration and knowledge exchange: AITEC's Expert Talk events provide a platform for successful individuals or companies to share their experiences and journeys with participants, inspiring new ideas and promoting knowledge exchange.

2. Inclusivity and accessibility: AITEC leverages cutting-edge hybrid event systems to enable participants to engage with speakers regardless of their physical location, fostering inclusivity and promoting knowledge exchange.
3. Sustainable economic growth: AITEC is committed to cultivating an environment that inspires creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship, playing a leading role in promoting sustainable economic growth in the region.
4. Sustainable practices: AITEC is dedicated to promoting sustainable practices, as evidenced by their organization of the UNEP Mekong stakeholders' workshop and their collaboration with the Natural Resources Management academic program to raise awareness about forests and their ecosystems.
5. Technical support: AITEC provides technical support to ensure that discussions and workshops are meaningful and productive, including the use of hybrid workshops to enable participation from different locations and ensure inclusivity.
6. Expert insights: AITEC's events feature a lineup of experts who provide valuable insights into a range of topics, including the future of synthetic biology engineering, the impacts of plastic pollution and climate change, and new co-creative online business opportunities and sources of income for universities and students.

FUTURE PLANS

What's coming?

Starting in August 2023, the AIT Entrepreneurship Center will be launching a Minor in Entrepreneurship (MES) for both second year and graduating students. This program will provide a strong foundation in business acumen, including understanding product and service development, market fit, marketing and sales, and the essentials of starting and managing a company.

The AIT Entrepreneurship Center has teamed up with UNEP to launch an initiative to promote environmentally friendly startups with a primary objective to bolster small and medium-sized enterprises that offer inclusive, sustainable, and low-carbon products and services. To support this initiative, the AIT Entrepreneurship Center has developed the Green Startup Toolkit, which is designed to guide environmentally conscious startups and individuals interested in becoming eco-entrepreneurs.

The AIT Entrepreneurship Center and the Department of Development and Sustainability jointly organize an annual Sustainability Hackathon. The objective of the Hackathon is to develop solutions that can contribute towards achieving global sustainability, by combining classroom knowledge, real-world experience, global trends, international conventions, sustainable financing, digital technologies, indigenous knowledge, and collective strengths.

The AIT Entrepreneurship Center provides an Incubation Service Program that offers support to students and alumni to develop and grow their businesses. This program is designed to provide entrepreneurs with resources such as office space, mentorship, networking opportunities, and access to funding to help them bring their ideas to fruition. The Incubation Service Program also offers a range of workshops, events, and training programs to help entrepreneurs develop their skills and knowledge and connect with potential investors and customers.


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