NIANews · 2026-04-08 00:00

NIA partners with Mahidol University and Harvard to host a hackathon, aiming to boost Thailand's medical innovation industry internationally.

The National Innovation Agency (NIA) is partnering with Mahidol University and Harvard Health Systems Innovation Lab to host the Mahidol x Harvard Health Systems Innovation Lab Hackathon 2026. This initiative aims to foster international collaboration in the medical industry and develop Thailand's medical innovation ecosystem.

This partnership is crucial for advancing Thailand's "Medical Innovation Hub" vision, driving the wellness economy, and strengthening the country's position in global health tech. The hackathon provides a platform for developing AI and health system solutions with expert guidance.

Fast Facts

·Event: Mahidol x Harvard Health Systems Innovation Lab Hackathon 2026
·Organizers/Partners: NIA, Mahidol University, Harvard Health Systems Innovation Lab
·Event dates: April 3-4, 2026
·Focus: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Health Systems solutions
·Goal: Expand Thailand's medical industry internationally, drive Wellness Economy
·NIA initiative: Thailand Medical Innovation Hub
·Opening ceremony location: Faculty of Dentistry, Mahidol University
·Associated district: Yothi Medical Innovation District

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People Mentioned

Parivart Wongsamran

Deputy Director for Innovation Systems at National Innovation Agency (NIA)

Montha Kaihirun

Director of Startup Promotion at National Innovation Agency (NIA)

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wiriya Techapinyawat

Director of the Institute for Technology and Innovation Management at Mahidol University

Ekkaraj Panjaveenin

null at True Corporation Public Company Limited

Dr. Pongthorn Kiatdamrongwong

null at BDMS

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NIA partners with Mahidol University and Harvard to host a hackathon, aiming to boost Thailand's medical innovation industry internationally.