Call for Thailand Joint Industrial Technology Pilot Projects

The focus areas of this call include Agritech, Clean Energy, Circular Economy, Foodtech, Manufacturing, Digital Health, and Cyber Security. The program supports science and technology development that leads to commercial success, social good, and mutual benefits for both Thailand and Israel.

The program was established under the 2018 bilateral agreement between the Government of the Kingdom of Thailand and the Government of the State of Israel and is jointly implemented by the National Innovation Agency (NIA) of Thailand and the Israel Innovation Authority. It supports collaborative pilot projects involving at least one eligible Thai company and one eligible Israeli company. Additional companies may participate, while academic and research organizations may join only as subcontractors.

Projects must focus on piloting a new product or process, demonstrate meaningful contributions from partners in both countries, maintain a balanced collaboration, and have a maximum implementation period of three years. Applicants are also required to agree on intellectual property rights and commercialization arrangements, with a Letter of Intent, preliminary agreement, or draft Memorandum of Understanding required at the submission stage.

Thai applicants must be companies carrying out pilot activities in Thailand, while Israeli applicants must be registered companies conducting pilot activities in Israel. Funding is provided separately by each country’s implementing agency. In Thailand, NIA may fund up to 75% of eligible and approved pilot costs, while in Israel, the Israel Innovation Authority may fund up to 50% of eligible and approved costs in the form of a conditional grant, subject to its national regulations.

For more information, visit Israel Innovation Authority.