Integrating Entrepreneurship and Technopreneurship in TVET Curriculum

Date: January 26-30, 2026 /
Program Type: In-Country Program /

Program Contents

Special Lecture: Achieving UN-SDGs through Entrepreneurship and Technopreneurship Development in TVET (Prof. (Dr.) Suresh K. Dhameja)
Purpose: Introduce core rationale and regional relevance

Theme Papers

  • Theme Paper 1: Building Sustainable Business Ventures in TVET Green Innovation and Circular Economy (Mrs. Vibeke Lyssand LeirvĂ„g)
  • Theme Paper 2: Entrepreneurial Intelligence: The Role of Mindset, Resilience, and Risk Literacy in TVET Education (Prof. Heidi Uy)
  • Theme Paper 3: Technopreneurship in the Digital Economy: Opportunities for TVET Learners (Prof. Heidi Uy)
  • Theme Paper 4: Environmental Scanning and Business Opportunity Identification (Prof. (Dr.) S.K. Dhameja)
  • Theme Paper 5: From Craftsmen to Creators: Transforming Traditional Vocational Skills into Scalable Innovative Enterprises (Prof. Heidi Uy)
  • Theme Paper 6: Financing Innovation: Strategic Policies and Institutional Support by Banks/Financial Institutions for Entrepreneurs (Mr. Weerachai Tanglamlert)

Group Work Activities (GWA)

  • GWA 1: A. Design Thinking Challenge – Innovate a TVET Product/Service
    B. Business Model Canvas & Innovation Mapping Workshop (Each group may prototype their individual business idea) (Prof. Heidi Uy)
  • GWA 2: Tech Integration Mapping for TVET Specializations (Prof. Heidi Uy)
  • GWA 3: Action Planning: Integrating Entrepreneurship and Technopreneurship in TVET Curriculum of Thailand (Prof. (Dr.) Suresh K. Dhameja)