The National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) was established in December 1991 as an autonomous government agency under the National Science and Technology Development Act 1991. NSTDA is affiliated to the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, with the Minister serving as the chairman of NSTDA Governing Board.
NSTDA is entrusted with an important task to accelerate science, technology and innovation development in Thailand in order to respond to the need of the industry and enhance the country's competitiveness in the global economy, and as a result, making contribution to national economic and social development. Our mission is to perform and support Research and Development, Design and Engineering, Technology Transfer, Science and Technology Human Resource Development and Infrastructure Development. This mission is implemented through working with partners from academic, government, private, and non-government sectors, both domestically and internationally.
NSTDA comprises five national research centers. These are:
- National Electronics and Computer Technology Center (NECTEC)
- National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC)
- National Metal and Materials Technology Center (MTEC)
- National Nanotechnology Center (NANOTEC)
- National Energy Technology Center (ENTEC)
Vision:
The national powerhouse in science, technology, and innovation for the government, private and public sectors to improve and strengthen the research and innovation ecosystem that can eradicate major obstacles leading to a great leap in national development.
Mission:
The main missions of NSTDA are to promote research, development, design and engineering to reach technology transfer, as well as to strengthen human resource development and infrastructure in science and technology necessary to build the national competitiveness and sustainability, while striving for an effective internal management system to support all functions and operations.
Goal:
NSTDA will function as the national powerhouse in science, technology, and innovation for the government, private and public sectors to improve and strengthen research and innovation ecosystem that can eradicate major obstacles leading to a great leap in nation development.
NSTDA Core Value :
NSTDA Strategic Plan 2024 - 2028
Strategy 1: Drive BCG Implementation Plan
Strategy 2: Collaborate with Strategic partners
Strategy 3: Implement platform technology to support the national S&T ecosystem
Strategy 4: Upgrade resource management with NSTDA One