TBIR

Principles

TBIR

Fund Recipients Target

The private sector with potential to manage most RDI on its own

Collaborative Research Agencies

Acceptable with or without collaborative research agencies

The Percentage of Subcontract That Is Possible for Project Supports

  • Not exceeding 33% in Phase I
  • Not exceeding 50% in Phase II

The Percentage of Budget Framework That PMUs Must Allocate According to TBIR/TTTR Measures

As announced annually by CSRP

TTTR

The private sector with the potential to manage RDI projects on its own, but may lack equipment, tools, infrastructure or specialised personnel

Require research institutions or educational institutions as collaborative research agencies

  • Not Exceeding 60% in Both Phases

As announced annually by CSRP

Phase I (Feasibility Study)Phase II (Prototype Development)Phase III (Commercialisation)
Operation GuidelinesTSRI, in collaboration with PMUs, proceed with the following operations:
  • Collect/analyse SRI needs from research users by selecting research topics and creating innovations appropriate for TBIR/TTTR measures
  • Assess technical merit and commercial usage, including market potential, technological risks and user requirements
  • Assess the qualifications of the private sector fund recipients who have potential in the SRI field (Project leader)


TSRI, in collaboration with PMUs, proceed with the following operations:
  • Evaluate the result of phase I
  • Emphasise assessing the commercial viability, including factors related to successful commercial expansion; in this regard, a commercialisation plan must be specified in the project proposal
PMUs proceed to:
  • Provide supports with mechanisms and other measures in line with the existing missions of the Program Management Unit, such as NIA and PMU “C” support, etc.
  • Recommend other funding sources that focus on the commercial utilisations of technology or research, such as other funds, venture capital or corporate venture capital, etc.
Notes* Might provide funding for 2-3 project proposals under the same research and innovation topic
* PMUs are responsible for defining criteria and processes for receiving funds		* Fund recipients of TTTR Phase I can apply for the TBIR Fund Phase II
* If the project demonstrates technical and marketing potential evidently, PMUs can provide Phase II funding without requiring passage through Phase I
* PMUs are responsible for defining criteria and processes for receiving funds
Period of performanceNot exceeding 1 year, with PMUs able to extend the time period as seen appropriate to the projectNot exceeding 2 years, with PMUs able to extend the period as appropriate to the project
Amount of awards and PaymentNot exceeding 3 million baht per projectNot exceeding 10 million baht
* PMUs can extend the funding limit up to a maximum of 15 million baht
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