NATIONAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY

The National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) is a government agency under the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation of Thailand. Its core mission is to conduct, support, and promote research and development in science, technology, and innovation to enhance the country's competitiveness and improve the quality of life for its citizens. NSTDA operates several national research centers, fosters technological advancement, facilitates technology transfer, and develops human resources in science and technology.

NSTDA is neither a factory nor a trading company. It is a national research and development agency.

The National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) of Thailand, as a government agency, primarily focuses on conducting research and development, providing technology transfer, and offering specialized services rather than mass-producing or selling consumer products directly.

The "products" and services NSTDA produces or contributes to include:

Technology and Innovation-Driven Applications and Platforms

* **Traffy Fondue:** A citizen engagement and empowerment platform for enhancing the efficiency of public services.

* **Digital Healthcare Platform.**

* **FoodSERP** (likely a platform or initiative related to food services/research).

* **Thailand i4.0 Platform.**

Research and Development Focus Areas (Leading to potential products/technologies for industry):

* **Precision Agriculture:** Technologies for improving crop quality and quantity, developing climate-resilient crops (rice, oil palm, sugarcane, herbs), germplasm databases, smart greenhouses, GIS tools for agriculture, IoT solutions, automation in animal farming, and vaccines.

* **Food and Feed:** Technologies and processes for functional carbohydrates, food for vulnerable populations (e.g., easily chewable food for the elderly), food safety evaluation, diagnosis of foodborne pathogens, and smart packaging.

* **Biochemicals and Bioproducts:** Natural product discovery, chemical synthesis and modification, specialty enzymes (for food, feed, cosmeceuticals, nutraceuticals), and development of effective bioproducts.

* **Nanotechnology (via NANOTEC):** Nanoencapsulation and biodelivery systems, nanocatalysis, advanced nanocharacterization, hybrid materials, and nanosensors.

* **Electronics and Computer Technology (via NECTEC).**

* **Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (via BIOTEC).**

* **Metal and Materials Technology (via MTEC).**

* **Energy Technology (via ENTEC).**

* **EnPAT** (Safe Transformer Oil Derived from Thai Palm Oil) (via ENTEC/NSTDA).

Specialized Production and Service Facilities:

* **Bioprocessing Facility (BBF):** Offers production services.

* **Nanoparticles and Cosmetics Production Plant:** Provides services for trial small-scale and industrial-scale cosmetic production, adhering to ASEAN GMP Cosmetic standards.

* **Characterization and Testing Services (via NSTDA and NANOTEC):** Efficiency and safety testing for nanomaterials, cosmeceutical, and nutraceutical products; sensomics analysis (aroma/flavor); IDDSI tests (food textures); various skin and toxicity tests; and auto parts testing services.