01Project objective
Objective
Turn orchard knowledge into stronger quality systems, differentiated products and higher-value market opportunities.
Open Innovation · NIA 2026
Supported by Thailand’s National Innovation Agency (Public Organization)
Innovation rooted in
the quality of Thai durian.
Siam Diamond is using this support to advance research and product development—turning orchard expertise into stronger quality systems, differentiated products and higher-value market opportunities.
RESEARCH · VALUE · EXPORT
01Support mechanismOpen Innovation
02Programme year2026 / B.E. 2569
03PurposeResearch · Develop · Create value
Project evidence
A project overview
designed for accountability.
A concise view of status, intended outputs and measurement focus—clearly separating confirmed facts from outcomes still being developed.
02Brand-confirmed
Status
Supported under NIA Open Innovation 2026, with the research and development framework defined.
034 workstreams
Workstreams
Research · Validate · Develop · Scale
04Intended output
Expected output
Tested selection approaches, product concepts, processes and market-readiness evidence.
05Measurement framework
KPI focus
Quality consistency, prototype validation and readiness for the target market.
06Programme period
Timeline
Delivered within the 2026 / B.E. 2569 Open Innovation programme cycle.
From research to market
From orchard knowledge
to competitive innovation.
NIA’s Open Innovation mechanism supports commercial prototype development and real-world testing across use, production and market contexts. For Siam Diamond, it is an important catalyst connecting Thai durian quality with systematic product development.
Programme context referenced from Thailand’s National Innovation Agency.Understand quality more deeply
Extend knowledge of maturity, sweetness, flesh structure and the factors shaping a premium durian experience.
Develop repeatable processes
Advance selection, quality control and product preparation for greater consistency and commercial readiness.
Design value for export
Develop products and presentation for higher-value markets, creating new opportunities for Thai durian and agriculture.
Innovation pathway
Building innovation
from harvest to market.
Siam Diamond’s development framework considers product quality, process readiness and customer value together, helping innovation move purposefully from concept to practical use.
Research
Study critical durian attributes and new product opportunities.
Validate
Test selection methods, product experience and market fit.
Develop
Advance process, quality, packaging and delivery formats.
Scale
Prepare for market expansion and greater export value.
Value for Thai agriculture
When research connects with markets, Thai durian becomes more than a harvest—it becomes innovation that creates value for growers, entrepreneurs and Thailand’s economy.
- 01Stronger Thai agricultural products
- 02Greater standards and confidence
- 03Access to higher-value markets
Official programme context
References from NIA
Siam Diamond’s grant status is brand-confirmed. The programme mechanism and 2026 Open Innovation context are referenced from the official website of Thailand’s National Innovation Agency (Public Organization).
Innovate Thai value together
Take Thai durian
further through innovation.
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