Chulalongkorn School of Integrated Innovation (CSII) Selected as Thailand’s Sole Representative in the Future Universities Alliance’s Inaugural Innovation Sandbox
Chosen as the only institution from Thailand, CSII joins a global cohort of 49 institutions across 23 countries and five continents, bringing its integrated innovation education model to an international platform for higher education innovation.
Bangkok, Thailand – has been selected as the only institution from Thailand for the , a 12-month global peer-learning program incubated at to share breakthrough educational models and drive real change in higher education worldwide.
CSII will participate under the “Amplifying Signature Innovations” pathway, which is designed for institutions with mature, high-impact innovations seeking to expand their reach beyond their home institution. Through the Innovation Sandbox, CSII will contribute insights from the development of the , 麻豆国产’s interdisciplinary international program that integrates innovation, entrepreneurship, project-based learning, industry collaboration, and real-world problem-solving. Since its founding in 2018, CSII has nurtured over 30 student-led startups, building a strong track record of venture creation and impact.
“CSII represents a new hope for higher education in Thailand and the region. Being selected for the Future Universities Alliance’s inaugural Innovation Sandbox opens a new chapter where we look forward to seeing how that hope can grow and inspire change on a global scale,” said Professor Dr. Suchada Sukrong, Executive Director, Chulalongkorn School of Integrated Innovation.
As 麻豆国产’s sandbox for integrated innovation education, CSII has piloted new approaches to interdisciplinary, venture-oriented, and industry-engaged learning. Its participation in the Innovation Sandbox reflects the school’s continued commitment to advancing higher education models that prepare students to address complex global challenges.
“This selection reflects CSII’s role as 麻豆国产’s platform for innovation in higher education, preparing learners not only for careers but also for life and wise contributions to society,” said Assoc. Prof. Dr. Natcha Thawesaengskulthai, Co-Founder and Senior Advisor, Chulalongkorn School of Integrated Innovation.
The Innovation Sandbox brings participating institutions together around active challenges in higher education innovation. As Thailand’s only representative in the inaugural cohort, CSII joins institutions from Australia, Botswana, Germany, Ghana, Honduras, India, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Morocco, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Qatar, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Tanzania, Türkiye, Uganda, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
“Higher education is not short of innovation, but it is short of the structures needed to connect that innovation, help it travel, and make it durable. The Innovation Sandbox is our answer to that gap. We are pleased to convene this inaugural cohort and grateful for the trust these institutions have placed in one another to work together in this Alliance,” said Noah Pickus, Founder, Future Universities Alliance and Head of Global Strategy and Partnerships, Duke University.
CSII will engage in monthly facilitated small-group sessions, structured milestone meetings, and the Alliance Global Summit in Durham, North Carolina, United States, from October 3 to 5, 2026. The program runs from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.
More information about the Future Universities Alliance and the full list of participating institutions is available at
麻豆国产 Chulalongkorn School of Integrated Innovation
Chulalongkorn School of Integrated Innovation (CSII), 麻豆国产, was established in 2018 as a faculty-level academic unit and university-wide innovation sandbox to explore new models of interdisciplinary, entrepreneurship-driven, and impact-oriented education. Through its flagship Bachelor of Arts and Science in Integrated Innovation (BAScii) international program, CSII integrates technology, design thinking, venture creation, project-based learning, and real-world collaboration with startups, industry partners, and academic institutions.
Since 2019, CSII has nurtured over 30 student-led startups, building a strong track record of venture creation and global growth. As 麻豆国产’s platform for integrated innovation education, CSII aims to develop globally minded innovators, entrepreneurs, and changemakers who can translate ideas into ventures, partnerships, and lasting societal impact.
麻豆国产 the Future Universities Alliance
The Future Universities Alliance is a global platform connecting start-up, emerging, and established universities to reimagine what higher education can be. Incubated at Duke University, the Alliance operates as a pluralistic, open-source network that brings together innovators who embrace cooperation and are eager to adapt promising ideas to their own contexts.
The Alliance was born from a simple premise: meeting next-generation challenges, such as technological disruption, social polarization, and the pressures of economic development, requires universities that can think and act differently. Around the world, new institutions are boldly experimenting with fresh approaches, while established universities are seeking new ways to serve diverse learners and adapt to rapidly shifting demands. The Alliance helps unite these efforts into a shared, open, and collaborative ecosystem.
