Development of Science Parks in Thailand

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1 Development of Science Parks in Thailand Prof. Dr. Chachanat Thebtaranonth Senior Advisor STI, TRF, NSTDA Minister of Science Advisory Group The Asia Pacific Forum on Science and Technology Parks November 2017 Hefei City, Anhui Province China

2 Thailand s Competitiveness Need for Innovation

IMD World Competitiveness Rank 2017 27 th

3 IMD World Competitiveness Rank th of 61 Source: IMD World Competitiveness Online

4 Competitiveness Landscape of Thailand in 2017 Source: IMD World Competitiveness Online

5 GDP PER CAPITA (USD) 30,000 25,000 20,000 15,000 Post Crisis Economic Growth inasia Middle Income Thailand $6,228 Malaysia $9,348 Korea Rep. $27,538 China $8,099 %GERD/GDP (2015) ,000 5, Source: IMD WORLD COMPETITIVENESS ONLINE

6 Thailand has joined the ranks of middle-income countries, but further growth will have to come from innovation and efficiency improvements in the manufacturing and service sectors Source : Thailand Innovation Profile Innovation in Southeast Asia- OECD

7 Innovation Role of science Parks

8 Important Factors that Drive Innovation Important Factors Thailand World average Best Practice 1. Investment in R&D / GDP (Israel) 2. R&D investment ratio: Private : Public 70:30 54:46 85:15 (Israel) 3. R&D personnel per 10,000 population (Denmark) 4. Ph.D graduates per 1 million population per year* 5. Number of patents grants (PCT) in ,449 (U.S.A) , ,939 (Japan) 6. Number of incubators 60 - > 1,000 (China) Source: IMD WORLD COMPETITIVENESS 2017 *Source : Thailand Science & Technology Indicators National Science Technology and Innovation Policy Office

9 Innovation Ecosystem Laws / Regulations Incentives Infrastructure Manpower 9

10 Roles of Science Park Science Parks combine many innovation ecosystem elements in a single location such as: Facilitate knowledge transfer from academia to industry Facilitate growth of existing industry Facilitate formation of new clusters through active collaboration of academia, industry, government Attracts high-tech international companies Incubates start-ups Facilitates commercialization of technology Links universities, research labs, and companies Stimulate interactions to help build the trust needed to sustain co-operation Generates employment 10

11 Thailand Science Park Infrastructure for Science, Technology and Innovation Infrastructure to Support R&D and link University-Industry-Government 11

Location: ~42 km from Bangkok, ~14 km from International Airport Second Phase opened 2012: 4

12 Thailand Science Park Established in 2002 by The National Science Technology and Development Agency, MOST Housing 4 National Research Centers: MTEC, NECTEC, BIOTEC, NANOTEC + TMC Area: 80 acres, Location: ~42 km from Bangkok, ~14 km from International Airport Second Phase opened 2012: 4 integrated towers Gross area of around 126,900 sq.m. Clean rooms, sensitive labs, heavy equipment areas available

13 Facilitating Innovation Incubator Area Small areas available for rent to start-up companies or small projects Low cost of doing R&D Excellent Facilities made affordable Corporate Facilities Multi-tenant Buildings for rent High bandwidth connectivity for internet and networking, electronic library, video conference Conference, Exhibition and Training Centers Pilot plants, Green house, Design Service Center Long-term Leased Land For large companies and multi-national corporations who can construct their own R&D facilities.

14 TSP: Attracting High-Tech International Companies Research Collaboration University NSTDA Industry Research & development 2600 staff 60% Researchers Technology Development

15 TSP: Incubating Start-ups Supportive Services to foster business to success 8. Business networks and Alliances 1. Workspace and facilities 2. Business and Technical Training 7. Business Matching Start-up companies 3. Coaching / mentoring and consultation 6. Access to Markets/Trade Exhibitions 5. Access to funding & venture capital finance 4. Access to industry experts

16 Government Support Examples Land Investment Annual budget Human Resource Research: National Research Centers, University labs contract research, collaborative research. Talent Mobility Innovation & Technology Assistance Program Financial: Soft loans Joint Investment Innovation voucher Startup voucher Technical Services: IP Service Technology Licensing Office, TLO MSTQ

itap: Innovation & Technology Assistance Program itap solves technical problems, upgrades technology in firms and assists the private sector to acquire appropriate technology Diagnose production

17 itap: Innovation & Technology Assistance Program itap solves technical problems, upgrades technology in firms and assists the private sector to acquire appropriate technology Diagnose production problems, source local or overseas experts to solve problems, subsidize expenses Attach local university people to overseas experts, help technology transfer to firms and universities Promote university researchers as experts, create industry-university linkage, encourage collaborative and contract R&D Linking Universities, Government, and Companies 17

Tax Incentives BOI Exemption of corporate income tax for 8 years Import Tax exemption for machines, equipment and materials for R&D Accelerated depreciation of

18 Tax Incentives BOI Exemption of corporate income tax for 8 years Import Tax exemption for machines, equipment and materials for R&D Accelerated depreciation of machinery and equipment Work permit and visa for foreign researchers and experts Allowance for foreign ownership Revenue Department 300% deduction of research expenses

Support for Science Parks and Incubators Assisting Universities to Set up Science Park Science Parks developing science parks in the main regions of the country Thailand Science Park North: Chiang

19 Support for Science Parks and Incubators Assisting Universities to Set up Science Park Science Parks developing science parks in the main regions of the country Thailand Science Park North: Chiang Mai Northeast: Khonkaen, Nakorn ratchasima Mahasarakam, Ubon ratchathani South: Songkhla, Phuket, Pattani,Pattalung, Suratthani, Nakorn Srithammarat East: Krenovation Park Incubators currently over 60 incubators, mostly in universities

20 Recent Trends

21 Global Food Trend and Opportunities Specialty Foods (Personalized Food, Sport Food Food for Aging Population) Healthy & Tasty Food (Low salt, Low sugar, Low calories) Premium Food (Organic Food, Plant Proteins) Natural Ingredients & Compounds (Preservatives, Flavors, Herbs & Spices) Food Safety (Chemical & Biological Safety) Sustainability of Food Materials Automation & New Technology in Food Manufacturing Food Delivery and Transportation

22 at Thailand Science Park Thailand A Food Innovation Hub in ASEAN Great variety of Raw Materials Strategic Location Integrated Nationwide Resources and State-of-the-Art Facilities Excellent Research Capabilities and Human Resource in Food Science and Technology

23 FOOD INNOPOLIS ASEAN Food Innovation Hub HeadQuarter: One Stop Service Center Central Labs& Facilities Food and Feed Innovation Center Ready to move-in labs & Pilot Plant Leasehold land for corporate R&D centers and much more..

24 ATTRACT NEW TALENT

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