BUGRAD x BCH Organizes "Mini MBA#2: InnovateMed Final Pitching" - A Platform Showcasing Healthcare Innovation Leaders
The Graduate School, Bangkok University (BUGRAD), in collaboration with the Research and Educational Innovation Development Division and Bangkok Chain Hospital Public Company Limited (BCH), organized the "Mini MBA#2: InnovateMed Final Pitching" event. This platform allowed learners from the 2nd cohort of the Mini MBA: InnovateMed program to present their innovative healthcare management system projects under the concept "InnovateMed Finale 2025: Pitch. Shine. Honor." The event was held at the Banquet Room, Tourism Tower Building, Bangkok University.
This event is part of a Work-Based Learning & Coaching process aimed at developing learners' potential to create innovations that can be scaled and practically applied in organizations. It reflects the readiness of learners as new generation leaders in the healthcare industry who can tackle future challenges and changes.
The event was honored by the presence of Assoc. Prof.Dr.Natthaphob Nimpitiwan, Vice President for Research and Educational Innovation Development; Asst. Prof. Dr. Somporn Harnphanich, M.D., Chairman of the Board of Directors, Member of Executive Committee, Deputy CEO, Member of Sustainability, Governance and Risk Management Committee; and Dr. Pornsuda Harnphanich, C.P.S., Director, Member of Executive Committee, Member of Sustainability, Governance and Risk Management Committee, Nomination and Remuneration Committee and Chief Financial Officer, who delivered opening remarks and congratulated the learners. They were joined by an expert committee from Bangkok University and the BCH network who provided in-depth feedback to participants.
During the closing ceremony, certificates were presented to graduates of the Mini MBA: InnovateMed program, 2nd cohort. In the evening, a "Thank You Party" was held at the Thanyaburi Room, Novotel Future Park Rangsit, to officially celebrate the success
On this occasion, Dr.Supong Limtanakool, Executive Vice President for External Affairs, graciously presented awards to outstanding groups and individuals, along with the "InnovateMed Excellence Scholarship" worth 230,000 baht from the Dr. Supong Limtana Fund to promote and enhance the potential of learners with excellence in innovation and leadership.
Group Awards
Reflecting innovation, creativity, practical implementation, and sustainability:
- Best Innovative Healthcare Business Model Award
- For groups presenting outstanding innovative healthcare business prototypes with scale-up potential
- Creative Solution for Sustainable Impact Award
- For groups presenting creative concepts that address health problems and create sustainable outcomes
- Most Practical Implementation Award
- For groups presenting feasible business approaches ready for real-world implementation
- People's Choice Award
- For the group receiving the highest votes from peers, hospital directors, and committee members
Individual Awards (Overall Outstanding Learners)
- InnovateMed Excellence Award
- For learners with outstanding performance in both learning and participation throughout the program
- InnovateMed Leadership Award
- For learners who demonstrated leadership and inspired their peers
- InnovateMed Commitment Award
- For learners who showed dedication, time investment, and continuous self-development throughout the learning journey
The event concluded with networking opportunities for cross-organizational collaboration, reinforcing the partnership between Bangkok University and the BCH network in jointly developing new generation leaders with healthcare innovation capabilities, ready to drive Thailand's healthcare system toward true sustainability in the future.
