Eastern Economic Corridor of Innovation Project or Wangchan Valley Project is located in Wangchan District, Rayong Province, THAILAND. The project has 3,454 Rai ( approximately 553 Hectares) which is organized by PTT Public Company Limited together with National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) which is affiliated to The Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation. Wangchan Valley Project uses 7 Smart City concept certified by Digital Economy Promotion Agency (depa) to develop the city as one of the best Smart Cities that provides Innovation Ecosystem in Southeast Asia.
According to PTT vision “Powering Life with Future Energy and Beyond”, our goal is to convert Thailand traditional industry toward National Strategy Thailand 4.0 (New S-Curve), to help improve both economics and quality of life.
In order to create a vibrant city with the most livable and well-being lifestyle, we invest sustainable infrastructure, information technology and facilities with smart technology. Besides, we reserve 60% green area to provide environmental friendly surrounding for our people.
PTT, NSTDA, and partners are willing to assist the enterprises, Start-ups, entrepreneurs including the industrial sectors who are facing with the limitation of resources for Innovation development.
With a concept of Smart Natural Innovation Platform, there are 3 mains development zones as follows;
1. Education Zone is developed for Education and Learning to strengthen research, create innovation and collaborate for local innovations, comprising of Vidyasirimedhi Institute of Science and Technology (VISTEC), Kamnoetvidya Science Academy (KVIS) and Wangchan Forest Learning Center.
2. Innovation Zone is developed with smart infrastructures to support future research and innovation. EECi Headquarter by NSTDA locates in this area as well composed of 4 EECi’s innovation platform, BIOPOLIS for Biotechnology Platform, ARIPOLIS for Automation, Robotics and Intelligent System Platform, FOOD INNOPOLIS for food industry related technology platform, and SPACE INNOPOLIS for aviation and aerospace technology platform.
3. Community Zone is the area that is designed for convenience and relaxation to fulfill population needs. It is undeniable that living among nature and comfort help to create and cultivate the innovative spirits. You can explore accommodations, retails, convention center, co-working space, international school etc.
4. Additionally, there has been a development of infrastructure and utilities area within the city, with consisting of more than 416 rai.Meanwhile, green space in the city dedicates to improve environmental conditions and increasing biodiversity. These green spaces serve as the main leisure areas for urban residents, covering over 608 Rai.
