The Thailand Cabinet resolved on June 28, 2016, to endorse the principle of an Eastern Economic Corridor development "to be a focal point for Thailand’s promotion of 10 strategic "industries to become the “New Engines of Growth” to drive "the country’s economy. Based in Chonburi, Rayong and "Chachoengsao provinces, the Ministry of Science and "Technology recognizes that support for these aspects of the new industrial environment will be crucial if Thailand’s "Eastern Economic Corridor is to become a hub of business, investment and human resources for the country and the ASEAN region. The development of the target industries will need high-level technologies, knowledge that supports "innovation and proficiency, to enable them to meet the "government’s “Thailand 4.0” vision and connect technology and innovation to modern commercial practices and "transportation. The Ministry of Science and Technology, "therefore, proposed the development of the
Eastern Economic Corridor of Innovation (EECi) to be a new innovation zone in the Eastern Economic Corridor that are properly equipped to generate an “innovation ecosystem”, "supporting innovative research and development and involving the government, private-sector organizations, universities and local communities. It aims to advance and transform existing industries as well as to nurture the new strategic industries, both within the Eastern Economic Corridor and in other parts of the country. Its ultimate goal is to make Thailand a country that thrives on innovation, in the course of which the quality of life of local people will be upgraded and the country set on a path towards a sustainable future.
(1) Technology and innovation research and development that can be “translated” into practical industrial applications, so called the Translational Research.
(2) Transferring technologies to the industrial sector in order to develop the country’s 10 targeted industries, by upgrading and strengthening existing industries and creating new industries with high levels of technology. The EECi will also promote startups with high levels of technology and innovation a move that is seen as fundamental to the growth of new industries, both within the Eastern Economic Corridor and in other parts of the country.
(3) Creating links to networks of research and development both within Thailand and overseas, to help generate an innovative "society with high levels of technology and to achieve a working integration between the private sector, educational and research institutes, and government organizations, or “triple helix” "relationship. And extend concept by involving people in local communities, thus creating a “quadruple helix” working "integration.
The “Eastern Economic Corridor of Innovation” or EECi will filled with a complete elements of innovation ecosystem. It will have new economic areas focused on research, development and "innovation, including government and private-sector laboratories, living laboratory, leading testing and analysis centers, pilot plants and demonstration plants. All of this will improve the quality of life of local people. This innovation ecosystem and its operational model are comprised of
Concentrated research and innovation that aims to address the needs of industries, both within the EECi and throughout the country, through a working integration of private-sector organizations, educational and research institutes, and the government.
Concentration of public and private laboratory to promote co-working, and exchanges of knowledge as well as equipment and tools.
Pilot scale production testing and development facilities (Scale-up, Testbeds & Living Lab, Green House, Field Demo) to scale-up innovations to serve the growth of industries.
Pilot scale production testing and development facilities (Scale-up, Testbeds & Living Lab, Green House, Field Demo) to scale-up innovations to serve the growth of industries.
The EECi will establish a regulatory framework for research, development and innovation, effectively becoming a “sandbox” for regulatory adjustment, in order to serve as a testing ground for products, devices, platforms, and associated applications.
Act as solution for the community by providing technology and innovative solutions to support better lifestyles and working conditions, while also caring for the local environment and helping to manage community resources.
Existing industry upgrade by transferring high levels of technology and innovation. This will apply to both industries within the EEC and other parts of the country which will enhance manufacturing processes, increase productivity and reduce both time and labor consumption.
Support startups and SMEs through incubating new entrepreneurs, developing new technology businesses and promoting ecosystems in which new businesses may grow, especially within the convenient setting of an innovation community. It will become a hub for both local and international venture capitalists and angel funding for technology and innovation.
Create large innovators community through linkage network of innovators, technology inventors, innovation investors. Support collaboration in technology transfer and innovation development between local and international networks of innovators and will promote investment and technology development in the EEC from world-class companies and research institutes.
Develop new industries that use high levels of technology and innovation. As well as support small- and medium-sized enterprises that are focused on technology and innovation, both within the EEC and elsewhere. It will help to develop an industrial workforce, along with specialists in technology and innovation, to support the new industries in the future.
Act as solution for the industry by offering technology and innovative solutions. Enhancing the performance of industries with innovations and improved manufacturing processes will lead towards “industry 4.0”, which focuses on production efficiency with reduced time and labor consumption.
160 km (99 mi) from Bangkok
170 km (105 mi) Don Mueang International Airport
130 km (80 mi) from Suvarnabhumi International Airport
90 km (55 mi) from U-tapao International Airport
90 km (55 mi) from Pattaya
78 km (48 mi) from Laem Chabang Deep Seaport
68 km (42 mi) from Map Ta Phut Port
110 km (68 mi) from Sattahip Commercial Port
Eastern Economic Corridor of Innovation (EECi) is an innovation zone which will drive the EEC toward prototype area where "innovation induce new industries with high technology, level-up existing industries to be the innovation-based industries and coexist with the community sustainably. Its 6 target industries are
EECi sites at Wangchan Valley, Rayong which also occupied by the Vidyasirimedhi Institute of Science and Technology (VISTEC). The EECi will concentrate on 3 categories of innovation: "BIOPOLIS, ARIPOLIS, and SPACE INNOPOLIS. It aims to create "collaboration among universities, government and private sector organizations, communities, as well as local and international technology organizations; to develop EEC through technology and innovation. This innovation ecosystem will encourage joint technology development with fully integrated infrastructure for work and living. The EECi will be equipped with translation "research and development elements including pilot plants, demonstration plants, production testing plants, testbeds, "testing and analysis centers, specialized laboratory. Private and public organizations, and universities from local and "international can take advantage with this advance "infrastructure, R&D rental space, or long term leased-hold land to set up their own R&D center. EECi tenants will also enjoy maximum BOI privileges and becoming a “sandbox” for "regulatory adjustment, in order to serve as a testing ground for their innovation. Its ultimate goal is to create innovation in EEC under environment and mechanism that encourage exchange of knowledge and technology integration to drive the country’s "advance production and services towards “Thailand 4.0”.
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