CABI-SEA · Prince of Songkla University

Antimicrobial innovation, engineered from Southeast Asian nature.

We translate breakthrough research on natural-product antimicrobial biomaterials into commercial solutions for health, agriculture, and industry.

120+
Peer-reviewed publications
15+
Patents & IP filings
30+
Industry & academic partners
20
Years of translational R&D
What we do

From petri dish to product.

A specialised Southeast Asian hub built to move discoveries out of the lab and into the hands of manufacturers, clinicians, and growers.

Discovery

Bioprospecting regional botanicals and microbes for novel antimicrobial compounds with real-world efficacy.

Development

Formulating natural-product actives into stable biomaterials — coatings, dressings, additives, and topicals.

Deployment

Licensing, co-development, and technology transfer with industry partners across ASEAN and beyond.

CABI-SEA researchers collaborating at Prince of Songkla University
Why CABI-SEA

A rare bridge between the lab and the market.

Led by Prof. Supayang Voravuthikunchai — past president of the Asian Society of Natural Products — our team combines two decades of translational science with a network of clinical, industrial, and governmental collaborators.

  • Nature-based antimicrobial expertise unmatched in the region
  • Patent portfolio positioned for licensing and co-development
  • Facility-backed by Prince of Songkla University
  • Track record of grants, awards, and industry pilots
Who we work with

Built for the people who move innovation forward.

Investors

De-risked, IP-backed platforms in a growing antimicrobial-resistance market.

Distributors

Ready-to-scale actives and prototypes for agri, personal-care, and medical channels.

Research partners

Joint grants, shared facilities, and co-authored publications across ASEAN.

Funders & agencies

Public-good outcomes in infection control, food safety, and sustainable agriculture.

Let's build the next generation of antimicrobial solutions.

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