{"id":15151,"date":"2024-12-27T17:05:38","date_gmt":"2024-12-27T10:05:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tibdgroup.com\/?p=15151"},"modified":"2026-10-01T15:57:22","modified_gmt":"2026-10-01T08:57:22","slug":"press-conference-for-the-launch-of-k-api-co-ltd-a-joint-venture-between-kasetsart-university-and-zubb-biotech-co-ltd","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tibdgroup.com\/en\/press-conference-for-the-launch-of-k-api-co-ltd-a-joint-venture-between-kasetsart-university-and-zubb-biotech-co-ltd\/","title":{"rendered":"Press Conference for the Launch of K-API Co., Ltd., a Joint Venture between Kasetsart University and Zubb Biotech Co., Ltd."},"content":{"rendered":"
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”” woodmart_inline=”no” text_larger=”no”]Kasetsart University, in collaboration with Zubb Biotech Co., Ltd.<\/a> (a subsidiary of TIBD Co., Ltd.), officially launched K-API Co., Ltd. (K-API) on December 19, 2024. The press conference took place at the Teera Sutabutra Building, Institute of Agricultural Product Innovation (KAPI), and was attended by representatives from various sectors\u2014including education, research, and industry\u2014who came to show their support and offer congratulations on this new joint venture.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”15132″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=”” parallax_scroll=”no” woodmart_inline=”no”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”” woodmart_inline=”no” text_larger=”no”]At the beginning of the event, Associate Professor Dr. Nuchanata Mungkung, Vice President for Finance and Property Management at Kasetsart University and Director of KU Universe Co., Ltd., delivered the opening speech. She emphasized the importance of collaboration between universities and the private sector in elevating Thailand\u2019s research capabilities toward commercial applications. Dr. Nuchanata highlighted Kasetsart University\u2019s potential for developing high-quality research that meets both domestic and international market demands, as well as KU Universe\u2019s commitment to bridging the gap between research outcomes and industry for maximum real-world impact.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”15112″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=”” parallax_scroll=”no” woodmart_inline=”no”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”” woodmart_inline=”no” text_larger=”no”]K-API Co., Ltd. was established through the collaboration between KU Universe Co., Ltd. (a Kasetsart University subsidiary) and Zubb Biotech Co., Ltd. The main objective is to commercialize knowledge and technology derived from research on bioactive natural compounds\u2014covering production, distribution, and value creation from agricultural waste. These bioactive compounds will be further developed for use in various industries, including herbal products, cosmetics, and dietary supplements.\r\n\r\nZubb Biotech Co., Ltd. has also invested in necessary infrastructure for producing bioactive natural compounds, including facility upgrades and the installation of modern machinery at the Institute of Agricultural Product Innovation (KAPI), Kasetsart University. This ensures efficient production processes that meet international industry standards.\r\n\r\nDuring the event, Mr. Chaiyuth Meksereekul, Co-Founder of Zubb Biotech Co., Ltd., shared K-API\u2019s vision, which focuses on developing high-value products based on natural active compounds that can compete globally\u2014particularly in the cosmetics, dietary supplement, and herbal industries. He also highlighted the extensive potential of natural active compounds, which can be applied across multiple fields, driving Thailand\u2019s emergence as a global leader in health and beauty innovation\u2014especially in the production of potent natural active compounds for both domestic and international markets.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”15118″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=”” parallax_scroll=”no” woodmart_inline=”no”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”15116″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=”” parallax_scroll=”no” woodmart_inline=”no”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”” woodmart_inline=”no” text_larger=”no”]Dr. Pilanee Waithanomsat, Director of the Institute of Agricultural Product Innovation (KAPI), underscored the institute\u2019s role as a catalyst for research and product development for numerous organizations. She emphasized the importance of an integrated approach that combines researchers\u2019 expertise with marketing and manufacturing insights, ensuring that active compound innovations are effectively transformed into products that match market needs.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”15128″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=”” parallax_scroll=”no” woodmart_inline=”no”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”15126″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=”” parallax_scroll=”no” woodmart_inline=”no”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”” woodmart_inline=”no” text_larger=”no”]Towards the end of the event, Mr. Wuttipong Panitsettakorn, Co-Founder of Zubb Biotech Co., Ltd., discussed challenges in Thailand\u2019s cosmetics and dietary supplement industries\u2014such as insufficient active-compound concentrations to reduce costs or using compounds lacking distinctive biomarkers. K-API will play a crucial role in addressing these problems by developing biomarker-controlled active compounds that ensure high efficacy and safety. He also highlighted K-API\u2019s significance in supporting Thai industries to expand globally and in creating a sustainable bridge between research and commercialization.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”15130″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=”” parallax_scroll=”no” woodmart_inline=”no”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”15120″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=”” parallax_scroll=”no” woodmart_inline=”no”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”” woodmart_inline=”no” text_larger=”no”]The establishment of K-API Co., Ltd. reflects a strong example of collaborative synergy between academia and the private sector. This venture aims to enhance the value of Thai research, bolster global competitiveness, and create new opportunities for farmers, businesses, and researchers to fully benefit from natural active-compound innovations\u2014paving the way for a robust and sustainable health and beauty industry on the world stage.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”15134″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=”” parallax_scroll=”no” woodmart_inline=”no”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”15142″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=”” parallax_scroll=”no” woodmart_inline=”no”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”15114″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=”” parallax_scroll=”no” woodmart_inline=”no”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”15124″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=”” parallax_scroll=”no” woodmart_inline=”no”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”15138″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=”” parallax_scroll=”no” woodmart_inline=”no”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”15140″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=”” parallax_scroll=”no” woodmart_inline=”no”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”15136″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=”” parallax_scroll=”no” woodmart_inline=”no”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section]<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"excerpt","protected":false},"author":237,"featured_media":15152,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[200],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-15151","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news-en"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/tibdgroup.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15151","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/tibdgroup.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/tibdgroup.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tibdgroup.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/237"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tibdgroup.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=15151"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/tibdgroup.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15151\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":19549,"href":"https:\/\/tibdgroup.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15151\/revisions\/19549"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tibdgroup.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/15152"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/tibdgroup.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=15151"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tibdgroup.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=15151"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tibdgroup.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=15151"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}