Chiang Mai University
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Chiang Mai University (CMU) is a public research university in northern Thailand. SEA Bridge's partner unit is the Chiang Mai University Business School (CMUBS), and the university's Science and Technology Park (CMU STeP) runs startup incubation for the region.
Chiang Mai
Thailand
What they focus on
- CMUBS has been AACSB-accredited since 2021, covering bachelor's, master's (including an Executive MBA in Business Innovation) and doctoral programs.
- CMU STeP, the university's science and technology park, runs startup incubation (EIC), business incubation (ISI), technology transfer and spin-offs (IPTI / Tech Spin), deep-tech prototyping, SME consulting and food testing, for startups, SMEs, companies, students, researchers and government.
- CMU STeP is an IASP member and operates the Northern Science Park with a network of 13 other northern universities.
- CMUBS's Management Innovation Center (MIC), a semi-autonomous unit, runs executive programs, corporate training and capacity building for government, business and communities in northern Thailand and the Greater Mekong Subregion.
- With the Stock Exchange of Thailand, CMU runs Builds, a student entrepreneurship platform with programs, an incubator, a startup club and financial support.
Programs
- CMU STeP incubation. Smart business incubation for tech startups and innovative entrepreneurs, with technology transfer and consulting.
- CMU Builds. Student entrepreneurship platform with five programs, online courses, an education sandbox for study credits, an incubator, a startup club and financial support.
- CMUBS Management Innovation Center (MIC). Business school center for management innovation.
- CMU STeP EIC startup incubation. From idea to startup: product development, team building, market testing and partner connections
- CMU STeP ISI business incubation. Market, finance and partnership development for growing businesses
Sources
Last checked
November 7, 2026
SEA Bridge and Chiang Mai University Business School work together under an agreement made in July 2025.