SDG 1 No Poverty
1.4.1 Local start-up assistance
Phetchaburi Rajabhat University promotes local entrepreneurship and community-based economic development through various programmes and projects aimed at empowering individuals and communities to become self-reliant. Key initiatives include:
1. University Business Incubation Project, Fiscal Year 2025–2026
Phetchaburi Rajabhat University, through the University Business Incubator (UBI), implements business incubation initiatives to promote and strengthen the capacity of entrepreneurs. The program supports two Start-up products and four Pre-Incubation products, while providing entrepreneurs with knowledge and skills in accounting, taxation, and business plan development. These activities aim to enhance entrepreneurs’ business management capabilities and prepare them for sustainable business growth.
2. Project “One Faculty, One District”
Phetchaburi Rajabhat University implements the “One Faculty, One District” project by applying the knowledge, expertise, and capabilities of each faculty to support community and local entrepreneur development. The project focuses on promoting livelihoods, developing local products, adding value to local wisdom and resources, and transferring knowledge and skills that can be applied to occupational activities and income generation.
The project emphasizes collaboration with local communities and relevant partner networks to ensure that development activities are aligned with local contexts and community needs. These efforts contribute to creating economic opportunities, generating income, and strengthening the economic resilience of local communities in a continuous and sustainable manner.
3. Creative Tourism and Local Economic Development Project
The project promotes creative tourism and strengthens the local economy through activities such as the “Creative Souvenir Product Design from Discarded Fishing Nets” activity. The activity provides knowledge and skills on transforming waste materials available in local communities into creative products that reflect local identity. This approach adds economic value to local resources and supports the development of products with potential for further commercialization, thereby creating sustainable income-generating opportunities for local communities.
4. Community Enterprise and Local Economy Development Project
The project promotes the development of community enterprises and strengthens the local economy through the development of the “Umami Mon Senbei” product. The activity applies agricultural processing innovations to add value to local community products and further develop them for commercial markets. This initiative supports income generation, enhances the competitiveness of community products, and contributes to strengthening the local economy in a sustainable manner.
5.Academic Outreach Activity for Community Enterprise Development
Phetchaburi Rajabhat University provides academic outreach services to support the development of community enterprises in Kaeng Krachan District. The University conducted field-based activities to support the Ban Phu Sawan Community Enterprise Group in registering its business, developing product formulations, and preparing production facilities to meet the requirements for certification. These activities aim to enhance the capacity and competitiveness of the community enterprise, improve product quality and standards, and promote sustainable income generation for the local community.
