National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA)
สำนักงานพัฒนาวิทยาศาสตร์และเทคโนโลยีแห่งชาติ (สวทช.)
NSTDA is Thailand's national science and technology agency, based at Thailand Science Park. Its ITAP program gives SMEs expert technology consulting with part of the project cost covered.
Pathum Thani
Thailand
What they focus on
- NSTDA's role is to accelerate science, technology and innovation development in Thailand so the country can meet industry needs and strengthen its competitiveness.
- It runs national research centers (BIOTEC, MTEC, NECTEC, NANOTEC and ENTEC) and platforms including Thailand Science Park, Software Park Thailand and EECi.
- ITAP gives SMEs a free technical diagnosis by specialists, then co-funds custom technology projects at 50%, up to THB 400,000; ITAP does not claim the IP.
- Companies can also work with NSTDA through technology licensing (TLO), company-directed R&D, its testing labs, joint investment through the NSTDA Investment Center, and an R&D corporate income tax privilege.
- Internationally, NSTDA has bilateral ties with more than 20 countries, mostly formalized through MoUs, and sets up joint labs and joint programs with foreign partners.
Programs
- ITAP (Innovation and Technology Assistance Program) · 50% of project cost, up to THB 400,000 a project. Expert technology and innovation consulting, project management and part of project costs
- Startup Voucher · Up to 75%, max THB 800,000 a project. Marketing, promotion and international events to scale up
- Business Incubation Center (BIC) · Not stated. Mentoring, workshops, links to researchers, investors and markets
- Technology Licensing Office (TLO) · Not stated. Licensing of NSTDA technologies to companies
- Company Directed Technology Development Program (CD) · Not stated. Incentive for businesses to perform R&D
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Last checked
November 7, 2026
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