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Congratulations to Team Kakiha Cider (Persimmon Cider) on Receiving the TED Youth Startup Grant

15 July 2026
Faculty of Agro-Industry
Faculty of Agro-Industry, Chiang Mai University Celebrates Success of Students, Faculty Members, and Young Innovators in Securing TED FUND 1/2026 Grants

The Faculty of Agro-Industry, Chiang Mai University (CMU), proudly congratulates its students, faculty members, and young innovation entrepreneurs on receiving startup funding under the TED YOUTH STARTUP program through the Ideation Incentive Program (IDEA) and Proof of Concept (POC) schemes for the first funding round of 2026.

The supported projects reflect the Faculty's commitment to fostering research, innovation, entrepreneurship, and the commercialization of technologies that create value for society and industry.

Proof of Concept (POC) Program
1. TibSa UP-RELIEF

An innovative phytotherapy spray developed from upcycled longan seed extract for physical recovery

Grant Award: THB 1,285,000
Industrial Partner: Growth My Herb Products Co., Ltd.
Project Advisor: Assistant Professor Dr. Nipawan Panthi, Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Agro-Industry, Chiang Mai University
2. Kakiha Cider

Persimmon Cider Innovation

Grant Award: THB 1,090,000
Principal Advisor: Associate Professor Dr. Julaluk Khemacheewakul
Production Advisor: Dr. Kamon Yakool
Marketing Advisor: Assistant Professor Dr. Wisuwat Wannamakok
Ideation Incentive Program (IDEA)
1. EMOTIX

A platform for analyzing consumer emotions and interests

Grant Award: THB 150,000
Project Advisor: Associate Professor Dr. Sujinda Sriwatana, Department of Product Development Technology, Faculty of Agro-Industry, Chiang Mai University
2. MARIBON

Milk tablets fortified with bee pollen extract, encapsulation technology, and the probiotic Bacillus coagulans

Grant Award: THB 150,000
Project Advisor: Assistant Professor Dr. Wisuwat Wannamakok, Department of Marine Product Technology, Faculty of Agro-Industry, Chiang Mai University
3. G-SANDBEE

Smoked honey powder derived from natural honey for flavor enhancement in the beverage industry

Grant Award: THB 150,000
Project Advisors: Associate Professor Dr. Supattra Kanchanapratum and Dr. Teerasak Charoennapharat, Department of Marine Product Technology, Faculty of Agro-Industry, Chiang Mai University

The Faculty of Agro-Industry congratulates all grant recipients on this outstanding achievement and wishes them continued success in transforming innovative ideas into impactful products and sustainable businesses that contribute to Thailand's innovation ecosystem.

Photo Credit: Food Innovation and Packaging Center (FIN)
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