Empowering Sustainable Innovation to Accelerate Global Progress Towards the SDGs
Under the auspices of the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI), the Thai Business Incubators and Science Parks Association (Thai-BISPA) convened the annual Thai-BISPA Day 2025 under the theme “Thailand’s Next Innovation Force: People Who Drive Innovation.”
The event brought together leading public agencies and innovation enablers — including NIA, NSTDA, TED Fund, PMU-B, and OSMEP — as well as universities, science parks, and business incubators from across the country, to strengthen Thailand’s innovation ecosystem and connect it with global sustainability markets.
Strategic Partnership for Global Sustainable Innovation
A major highlight of the event was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Sustainism Initiatives — operating under the Agricultural and Food Marketing Association for Asia and the Pacific (AFMA), an intergovernmental organization established by UN ESCAP and FAO — and Thai-BISPA.
This collaboration aims to integrate sustainability principles (ESG & SDG alignment) into Thailand’s innovation ecosystem and to elevate Thai innovators to compete in global markets through the newly launched Initiative “IFS – Inno for Sustain.”
The core mission of this initiative is to
“Connect global sustainable buyers with the innovation capabilities of Thailand.”
Through this mechanism, the IFS Initiative will bridge the needs of international markets with sustainable innovations developed by Thai entrepreneurs, utilizing Thai-BISPA’s nationwide network and the international platforms of Sustainism Initiatives, such as the Climate & Sustainability Capital Forum (CSCAP) at the United Nations.
Thailand as a Global Hub for Sustainable Innovation
Thailand stands at the forefront of the global sustainability transformation — not only as a fast-emerging innovation nation but also as a strategic enabler for global sustainable development.
- Accelerating Carbon Neutrality:
Thailand is among the most committed developing countries in advancing towards carbon neutrality by 2050 and Net Zero by 2065, positioning itself as a key partner in the world’s green transition. - Hosting the UN ESCAP Headquarters:
As the host country of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN ESCAP), Thailand serves as a regional bridge between global policies and practical implementation, embodying the role of a Sustainable Global Partner. - A Complete Innovation Ecosystem:
With a robust network of science parks, incubators, universities, and over 10,000 innovation-driven enterprises, Thailand possesses the infrastructure and talent required to drive sustainable technological advancement.
Expected Outcomes of the Partnership
- Establish Thailand as the Global Hub for Sustainable Innovation Investment
Attract ESG-driven investors worldwide and channel their resources towards solutions that accelerate the achievement of the SDGs. - Empower Thai Innovators to Access Global Markets
By leveraging internationally recognized frameworks and the CSCAP–SSA recognition mechanism under the United Nations. - Build a Global Sustainable Value Chain
Integrating sustainable buyers, innovators, and financiers through transparent, traceable, and responsible innovation-driven systems.
Towards a Sustainable Future: Thailand’s Global Role
Thai-BISPA Day 2025 represents more than an innovation showcase — it marks a new chapter in Thailand’s contribution to global sustainability.
By positioning innovation at the heart of sustainability, Thailand commits to accelerating the world’s progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals.
As a nation that hosts UN ESCAP and advances rapidly towards carbon neutrality, Thailand stands ready to serve as the Global Sustainable Innovation Hub —
a partner of trust and transformation, driving innovation that enables the world to achieve sustainability faster, together.
Contact in Thailand (Coordinator and Operations)
O2OESG
Ms. Nichakorn Veerakul
Director, O2OESG for IFS (Inno for Sustain)
+66 9703 43220
Contact at Sustainism Secretariat
Sustainism Initiatives
Ms. Chotika Wonganawat
Assistant Director of the Secretariat
secretariat@stnsm.org