National Science and Technology Development Agency

LEADING THE WAY

Since its establishment in 1992, NSTDA has served as a major base where leading scientists and experts can meet and work on scientific and technological issues of immediate concern to both the national and international communities. The focus of the Agency is to nurture research and development to strengthen Thailand’s sustainable competitiveness, complemented by technology transfer and the development of human resources and science and technology infrastructure, with results that have a positive impact on society and the economy. To achieve the goal, NSTDA provides and manages research grant focusing in the following industrial clusters and areas:

• food and agriculture;
• medical and health;
• software, microchip and electronics;
• automotive;
• renewable energy;
• environment;
• textiles;
• rural community and the underprivileged;
• platform technology which includes basic research.

The Agency encompasses a number of research centers viewed as critical towards developing science and technology in the country. These include the National Nanotechnology Center (NANOTEC), the National Metal and Materials Technology Center (MTEC), the National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC), the National Electronics and Computer Technology Center (NECTEC) and the Technology Management Center (TMC).

In its relatively short lifetime, NSTDA has managed to implement and support a wide range of programs and activities that have greatly enhanced the economic and social development of Thailand. These have been carried out through cooperation and networking with more than 30 universities, educational institutions and government agencies, as well as with the business community.

For more information, please visit: National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA).