German electronics company Infineon has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with a Thai government agency to collaborate on artificial intelligence (AI), the IoT and other emerging technologies.

The MoU with Thailand Science Research & Innovation (TSRI) aims to drive growth, innovation and entrepreneurship in Thailand.

Infineon and TSRI will jointly promote the development of an ecosystem for start-ups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Thailand that have the potential to leverage Infineon’s semiconductor technology in the development of innovative products. The two parties will also work together on upskilling the workforce and fostering talents for the local semiconductor industry.

To this end, they plan to encourage research, education and training programmes related to semiconductor products at academic institutions.

“We are excited to partner with TSRI in advancing AI and IoT innovation in Thailand,” said Chua Chee Seong, managing director of Infineon in Asia Pacific. “This collaboration will enable us to support the growth of start-ups and SMEs in Thailand and to help develop a robust and cyber-resilient digital economy in the country, further driving decarbonisation and digitalisation.”

As part of the collaboration, the parties will develop a secure and scalable AIoT platform, encompassing frameworks for AIoT edge, IoT device security, firmware and middleware to support domestic and global cyber-security certifications, data services and product innovation.

“We are dedicated to increasing funding for research initiatives within higher education institutions to foster innovation and meet the challenges of the future,” said Supachai Pathumnakul, permanent secretary of the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research & Innovation. “We aim to enhance our educational standards and research capabilities through collaboration with global institutions like Infineon. Prioritising science, technology, engineering and mathematics (stem) education will empower our students with the skills needed for success in the competitive landscape of tomorrow.”

Infineon (www.infineon.com) recently broke ground for a new semiconductor backend production site in Samut Prakan, south of Bangkok, optimising and diversifying its manufacturing footprint.

TSRI (www.tsri.or.th) is a government organisation under Thailand’s Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research & Innovation. Established under the Industry 4.0 economic model to expand its role in fostering science, technology and interdisciplinary collaboration, it funds critical projects in agriculture, healthcare, sustainability and digital transformation while bridging academia, industry and policymakers to turn research into real-world implementations.