NIA Invites the Nation to Embrace ‘Impactful Innovation’ — Adapt, Transform, Create, Add Value, and Generate Positive Impact to Drive Thailand Forward
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BANGKOK, THAILAND - Media OutReach Newswire - 25 July 2025 - In a rapidly evolving world marked by unprecedented technological advancements, shifting consumer behaviors, and unpredictable global economic changes, relying on outdated thinking is no longer viable. Adaptability and creativity have become essential attributes for every country seeking to thrive in the modern era. 

Dr. Krithpaka Boonfueng, Executive Director of the National Innovation Agency (NIA)
Today, 'innovation' is more than a buzzword, it is embedded in our daily lives and plays an increasingly prominent role in national development. Countries that have succeeded in the modern economy share a common foundation: strategic investment in 'Impactful Innovation' that improves lives, enriches society, and drives tangible economic growth. At the heart of 21st-century development lies innovation that is not just "usable" but must also "have an impact." Today, Thailand stands at a crucial crossroads between being merely a consumer of foreign technology and becoming a country capable of producing, creating, and exporting its own "Impactful Innovations." Redefining "Impactful Innovation" Through the Lens of Thailand's Innovation LeadersDr. Krithpaka Boonfueng, Executive Director of the National Innovation Agency (NIA), explains that genuine innovation is not simply about introducing new ideas or trendy products. In the business context, innovation means adaptation, identifying new opportunities, responding to evolving consumer needs, and securing competitive advantages. It must be actionable, value-driven, and capable of generating widespread positive impact. What matters is not merely whether a product sells, but whether it can be scaled to create economic and social value across a broad spectrum. In today's consumer-centric world, people are dictating the direction of product and service development. Personalization and niche segmentation have overtaken mass production, with increasing demand for specialized products from health-focused functional foods to nutrition tailored for the elderly and patients with specific medical needs. 'Impactful Innovation' therefore refers to innovation that creates meaningful transformation in quality of life, economy, society, or environment, and can spark profound structural change. To navigate this transformation, NIA plays a critical role in positioning Thailand as an 'Innovation Nation,' acting as a Focal Conductor across both policy and practice. The agency supports innovative entrepreneurs from startups and SMEs to social and community enterprises in developing innovations that yield positive and sustainable outcomes for the economy and society. NIA's '4G Strategy' offers a comprehensive framework: - Groom: Cultivating and nurturing innovation capacity
- Grant: Providing funding to bring ideas to life
- Growth: Unlocking market access and investment channels
- Global: Scaling into the international arena
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