SIDUP Isan: SSRU Creates an Innovation Space Connecting Research with Social Impact

On October 12, 2026, the Institute for Research and Development, Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University, organized the “SIDUP-Isan Research and Social Innovation Showcase” together with the forum “Creating Innovation, Empowering Communities” under the theme “Innovation for Sustainable Communities.” The event is being held from October 12–14, 2026, from 10.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m. at the Promotion Area, 2nd Floor, Westgate Square, Central Westgate. The event is supported by research funding from the National Innovation Agency (Public Organization) (NIA) and the Fundamental Fund (FF).

The opening ceremony was presided over by Dr. Sriyada Palimapun, D.D.S., Advisor to the Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, representing the Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation. Also in attendance were Miss Panisara Kanchanajitra, Deputy Governor of Nonthaburi Province; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Rosjana Chandhasa, Vice-President for Research and Development, Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University; and Dr. Sura-at Supachaturas, Deputy Executive Director for Innovation Financing, National Innovation Agency (Public Organization) (NIA).

The event features a wide range of activities showcasing Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University’s capacity to drive social innovation into practical application. Highlights include SID-Talks, presentations of social innovations by leading researchers, an exhibition featuring 20 research and innovation projects, demonstrations of social innovation, more than 14 booths offering research-based and community enterprise products, and hands-on workshops conducted by researchers who received funding under the SIDUP-Isan project.

The success of the event reflects strong collaboration among government agencies, the private sector, communities in Udon Thani Province, as well as university executives, faculty members, researchers, and personnel of the Institute for Research and Development, Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University. Their collective efforts contribute to the creation and advancement of innovations that support sustainable development.

The initiative also reflects Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University’s mission as a university committed to local development and sustainability, in alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 4: Quality Education, SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, and SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals.