Jirapan Christian Linares

Jirapan Christian Linares

University of Strathclyde

Business and Innovation Award Finalist

Project analyst, Program Management Unit for Competitiveness (PMUC)

Jirapan is playing a key role in shaping an ecosystem where innovation and business converge, creating an impact on universities, industries, and the economy. As a project analyst, she supports research commercialisation and fosters academia-industry collaboration. As a facilitator, she helps Thai researchers and entrepreneurs develop skills and scale businesses, strengthening Thailand’s innovation landscape. 

Graduating from the University of Strathclyde, Jirapan has been inspired by the UK’s dynamic ecosystem, where universities actively provide a bridge between research and industry. This has shaped her efforts in driving UK-Thai partnerships and knowledge exchange. 

Looking ahead, Jirapan aims to expand these connections and promote the role of facilitators in business success. In celebration of Thai-UK ties, she remains committed to fostering innovation-driven synergies that drive growth in both countries.