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National Science and Technology Development Agency

Provides National Science and Technology Development Agency as Thailand's source for competitive innovation grants and commercialization support.

Thailandwww.nstda.or.th
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Programs4
Active grants3
Total grants4
About

The National Science and Technology Development Agency, known as NSTDA, is Thailand's main government science and technology agency under the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation. It was created to promote science and technology development for national benefit, and it now sits at the centre of Thailand's applied research and industrial support system. The agency combines…

Programs & grants under this funder
NSTDA Chair Professor Program

Funds elite research chairs in Thailand through NSTDA Chair Professor grants across science, materials, energy, and health-focused programs.

1 grant
NSTDA Chair Professor Program
Open
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Innovation and Technology Assistance Program (ITAP)

Supports cost-share consulting grants to Thai small and medium-sized enterprises adopting technology through expert matchmaking.

1 grant
ITAP — Innovation and Technology Assistance Program
Between cycles
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NSTDA-NRCT High-Potential Research Team Grants

Supports Joint NSTDA and NRCT grants to develop research teams with major socio-economic impact.

1 grant
NSTDA-NRCT High-Potential Research Team Grants
Open
— pool
NSTDA Research Chair Grant

Supports Flagship grants to senior scientists leading high-impact research with societal and economic benefit.

1 grant
NSTDA Research Chair Grant
Open
— pool
Last verified: 31 May 2026Source: www.nstda.or.th