STeP Fact Sheet

Science and Technology Park
Chiang Mai University

Vision Core Values

To Become the ASIA’s Make Innovation Simple
Leading University Science Park SIMPLE / SERVICE / SINCERE
Utilizing University Resources for Business
Innovation and Total Value Creation. History of STeP

Missions 2010-2011 Technology Development Center for Industry
Chiang Mai University
QUADRUPLE HELIX MODEL On December 30th, 2011, the University
Provide inclusive platforms which connect Council approved the establishment of
academic sector, private sector, government TDCI, a one-stop service center to support
sector, and community sector to develop their the operations between Chiang Mai
products, processes, and services using science, University and industry.
technology, and innovation.
2012
TECH COMMERCIALIZATION
Enhance technology commercialization with In December 2012, the organization's name
experienced specialists. has changed from Technology Development
Center for Industry to Science and Technology
ONE STOP SERVICE Park, Chiang Mai University (STeP)
Provide Total Innovation Solutions service for
technology business development with quality 2013
infrastructure.
The corporate identity and logo was launched.
STARTUP The color yellow related to innovation.
Develop a smart business incubation system for
tech startups and innovative entrepreneurs. 2021-Present

The corporate logo was rebranded in order
to modernize the organization's image

Science and Technology Park, Chiang Mai University (STeP) is also the headquarter of Northern
Science Park (NSP), working in collaboration with thirteen other universities in the Northern region of
Thailand (Maejo University, Mae Fah Luang University, University of Phayao, Naresuan University,
Pibulsongkram Rajabhat University, Uttaradit Rajabhat University, Chiang Mai Rajabhat University,
Chiang Rai Rajabhat University, Lampang Rajabhat University, Kamphaeng Phet Rajabhat University,
Nakhon Sawan Rajabhat University, Phetchabun Rajabhat University, Rajamangala University of
Technology Lanna). NSP offers total innovation solutions for enterprises by using science and
technology resources from these 14 universities. NSP also provides a smart launchpad for tech startups
and incubation programs. The NSP building is fully equipped with facilities for innovative business
development and supportive innovation ecosystem.

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STeP's Approaches

Approaches to Cross the Valley of Challenge

Science and Technology Park, Chiang Mai University
(STeP) is working as a bridge for university-industry
linkage (UIL), linking university with industry, private
sector, government agency, public sector, and local
community. To utilize the university resources (research
results, researchers, and research tools), and create value
in economic and social development, we develop three
key operational approaches:

1) Inside-out Approach: Enhancing university research, IP,
and promoting commercialization.

2) Outside-in Approach: Conducting research and
development in responding to the requirements of the
private sector.

3) Tech Startup Approach: Fostering tech startup business
from tech and research-based business.

▪ Inside-out Approach

Driving Research Into Commercialization

STeP operates as a licensing coordinator for Chiang Mai University, the owner of the technology
and research, allows the applicant (Licensee) the right to use the technology to the extent and
under the terms agreed upon. To improve trade and economic competitiveness within domestic
and international.

Example Cases

Longan Essence Research UTD RF TECHNOLOGY

Longan essence extraction, Radio frequency technology as a
a smart solution to Thailand's non-chemical treatment technology
longan market crisis. which intentionally applies for
eliminating insects in rice.

▪ Outside-in Approach

Collaborative Research In Responding to The Requirement of The Private Sector
We are the match-maker, matching SMEs and private companies’ requirements with experts in the
university. With research results, we can contribute to the needs of corporate expansion and
development.

Example of Our Clients

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▪ Startup Approach

Startup From Research to Support University Students, Researchers, SMEs and Entrepreneur.

From 2013 to the present, 69 incubates have been incubated by STeP. The companies can be divided into 4
clusters which are IT Software and Digital Content, Agriculture and Food, Medical and Bio-Technology, and
Energy Technology and Material.

The award of success

THE WINNER

INCUBATOR OF THE YEAR 2019 OF ASIA

Open Innovation Partnerships and Networks

STeP operates on an open innovation concept, collaborating and building strong partnerships
with both government agencies and the private firms in the country. Furthermore, we have
established a network and developed collaboration relationships with over 10 foreign entities
around the world. There are cooperation networks with at lease 20 organizations, with the
purpose of cooperation comprising knowledge exchange, academic and business collaboration,
and the creation of marketing prospects.
Collaboration and Partnership Networking

(As of 2022)

International cooperation partners more than 10 countries and 20 organizations

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Example of international collaboration projects

MIE-Thailand Innovation Center
Collaborative project between Japan MIE Prefecture and
Thailand Ministry of Industry. The project to collaborate
between MIE Prefecture and Chiang Mai Province is also
proposed.

Thai – Korean Research Collaboration Center TKRCC
Establishing food safety standards and value-added to
agricultural products with cold plasma technology.

Northern Science Park Building

Northern Science Park Building (Chiang Mai Province) is located in Mae Hia Campus
(Chiang Mai University), with the usage area of 22,000 square meters. The
construction was completed on 15 December 2017, and the facility has been fully
operated since May 2018. This building serves as a Quadruple Helix for the
government sector, private sector, universities, and local communities. In order to
build an innovative environment and ecosystem that will lead to the development
of a perfect R&D and technology business settlement.

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Northern Science Park Building Supported by
Construction 2015-2017

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