Pruksa has introduced the social enterprises selected from the Accelerate Impact with PRUKSA Season 2 project. The finalists will receive funding to expand their businesses from Pruksa and participate in the Accelerate Impact activities to enhance their knowledge and skills through various expert-led sessions. They will also receive close mentorship from Pruksa's executives and staff, along with the opportunity for each team to present their business plans again for additional funding from the Wichitpongpan Fund, an investment from Pruksa under its Corporate Venture Capital, and a significant chance to partner with Pruksa.

Mr. Uthen Lohachitpitak, CEO of Pruksa Holding Public Company Limited, stated that the success of the first season of the Accelerate Impact with PRUKSA project created a positive impact on people by reducing income inequality and providing proactive solutions for elderly care. The positive feedback from the first season motivated Pruksa to continue and expand its impact to a broader society, leading to the launch of Accelerate Impact with PRUKSA Season 2. This season aims to find social entrepreneurs who will work together to improve the quality of life and well-being of Thai people under the concept of "Live Well, Be Happy." This year's competition continues to focus on promoting good physical and mental health, reducing inequality, and enhancing essential skills for job opportunities, while also introducing new challenges with competition topics that create positive environmental impacts.

The Accelerate Impact with PRUKSA Season 2 project held this year received an excellent response, with over 70 social enterprises from across the country applying to participate. The selection committee included esteemed experts from other business sectors, such as Mr. Krating Poonpol, Chairman of Kasikorn Business-Technology Group, Ms. Sukulthip Keerathiphanthawong, Secretary-General of the Sustainable Business Development Promotion Association, and Ms. Onpaka Wutthikhosit, Industry Manager at Google Thailand, along with executives from Pruksa Holding and its subsidiaries, who rigorously selected the finalists that met the project's objectives.

  1. Agnos Health Team from Agnos Health Co., Ltd., which develops an application that analyzes symptoms and assesses risks while providing coping methods to help reduce the burden on doctors for minor ailments and lower healthcare costs.
  2. PHARMCARE Team from PHARMCARE Group Co., Ltd., which developed the "PHARMCARE" platform, an intelligent assistant that enables the public to access quality healthcare services, find pharmacies with knowledgeable pharmacists, and receive health checks and preliminary disease analyses without additional costs.
  3. Labmove Team from Labmove Co., Ltd., which provides at-home blood draw services by medical technicians to reduce congestion in hospitals, allowing patients to avoid long wait times and increasing convenience for blood tests.
  4. WONGPHAI Team from Wongphai Co., Ltd., a business that assists communities in managing leftover bamboo and addresses environmental issues related to acidic soil in agricultural plots by producing KN Biochar from agricultural waste to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and create community economies.

Mr. Uthen further stated, "All selected teams will not only receive funding of 600,000 baht but will also undergo intensive training through the Accelerate Impact activities to enhance their knowledge and develop various skills from experts in different fields. They will receive mentorship from Pruksa's executives and staff, who will closely support each team's work, and they will have access to necessary tools and resources from Pruksa for business development throughout the project's duration. Additionally, all teams will have the opportunity to present their business plans to the committee again for consideration of additional funding from the Wichitpongpan Fund and may be selected for investment from Pruksa under its Corporate Venture Capital, which is a great opportunity for further development or expansion of their businesses to grow robustly.

"Accelerate Impact with PRUKSA not only supports funding but also facilitates knowledge exchange among organizations with shared goals. These efforts will help social entrepreneurs grow sustainably and strengthen their readiness to innovate products and services that promote well-being for people, society, and the environment, aligning with Pruksa's objectives," Mr. Uthen concluded.

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