✨ Sharing Professional Experiences and Creating Opportunities for Youth in Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Phnom Penh, on 25 October 2026, H.E. KEO Socheat, Director General of National Institute of Science, Technology and Innovation (NISTI), participated as a speaker at the Cambodia Agriculture Forum & Exhibition 2026 (CAFE26) under the theme “Building Stronger Pathways for Youth Innovation, Enterprise and Partnerships.”

During the discussion, H.E. the Director General shared professional experiences and highlighted NISTI’s key roles and initiatives in promoting innovation, technology transfer, and entrepreneurship, particularly in the field of food processing technology.

H.E. shared insights into Cambodia-Korea Food Processing Task Center (FTC), which supports micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises through technical assistance and capacity development. The project also creates opportunities for young people to participate in internship programs, gain practical work experience, and engage in startup development initiatives.

NISTI’s participation reflects its commitment to fostering an enabling environment for innovation, strengthening partnerships among academic institutions, the private sector, and relevant stakeholders, and empowering young people to become key drivers of innovation, entrepreneurship, and national economic development.