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For Researchers

Turn your research into an enterprise.

For Chula faculty and researchers with patentable IP. Keep ownership, find a co-founder, and reach investors — through a structured, three-month program.

Why this is for you

Keep IP ownership

Licensing is structured into the new venture per Chula's standard IP policy.

Find a business co-founder

Phase 1 Matching Day pairs you with vetted operators selected for your sector.

Access an investor network

Demo Day at Chula IP Expo puts your venture in front of 6–8 active investors and sector corporates.

What you'll do

  1. Phase 1
    Researcher Workshop & Matching Day
  2. Phase 2
    Bootcamp with your matched co-founder
  3. Phase 3
    Pitching Intensive — decks, coaching, narrative
  4. Phase 4
    Demo Day at Chula IP Expo + structured Matching Zone

IP eligibility

Patentable research originating at Chulalongkorn — granted patents or pending applications. We prioritize commercializable IP with a clear path to a venture-scale product.

  • HealthTech, Biotech, MedTech
  • ChemTech, ClimateTech
  • DeepTech (materials, hardware, AI)
  • AgriTech, FoodTech
  • Adjacent fields evaluated case-by-case

Applications for Cohort 2026 close 10 June.

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