Technology and Human Resource for Industry Programme (THRIP)

Call for THRIP applications is open until further notice

The Technology and Human Resources for Industry Programme (THRIP) previously implemented by the National Research Foundation (NRF) is a grant designed to leverage collaborative partnerships between government and industry working together with academia and /or scientific researchers for applied research and development of projects in science, engineering, and technology on a cost-sharing basis, to produce highly skilled human resources and technology solutions, improved industry and enterprise competitiveness.

For NRF website click this link: https://www.nrf.ac.za/

OBJECTIVE OF THRIP

  • Development of new technologies for industry application, subsequent industrialisation and commercialisation through applied research and development,
  • Improved Knowledge exchange and technology transfer through increased interaction and mobility among researchers in Higher Education Institutions (HEI`s) and Science, Engineering and Technology Institutions (SETI`s) as well as technology personnel in South African Industries h
  • Increases investment by industry and government, in applied research and technology development
  • Technology transfer, product or process improvement or development, through applied research collaboration between enterprises (large and small), HEI`s and SET`s

THE OBJECTIVES WILL BE SUPPORTED THROUGH THE FOLLOWING PRIORITIES OF THE PROGRAMME:

  • Applied research and innovation projects
  • Projects within the priority sectors for development as identified by the dtic and aligned with master plans where new technology innovations will increase local content supply and employment.
  • Achieving transformation with respect to Nationality and race of students involved, involvement of previously disadvantaged higher education institutions and strengthening of black-owned enterprises.
  • Strengthening participation of SMMEs in new technology innovations
  • Improving prospects for industrialisation and commercialisation post-THRIP support

BENEFITS

RESEARCH EXPENDITURE AND MATERIALS COSTS

  • THRIP offers advance or pre-payment grant of up to ninety percent (90%) for approved project costs. The grant offering is from R5 million to a maximum of R15 million per approved project paid through milestones.
  • Researcher’s remuneration costs including those of research assistants and post-doctoral fellows (non-bursary holders).
  • The incentive or grant covers 100% of qualifying bursary costs for all students involved in the project,
  • The costs of graduates placed in the projects on a cost-sharing basis for a fixed contract of two (2) years,
  • Local travel costs up to a maximum of R30 000 per annum on a cost-sharing basis.

COMPETITIVENESS COSTS

  • The costs of qualifying research equipment and materials on a cost-sharing basis,
  • Intellectual Property (IP) Legal Costs to a maximum of R50 000 once off, Patent Registrations and Litigation costs on a cost-sharing basis up to a maximum of R1 million
  • Pre-commercialisation costs of up to R250 000 per annum on a cost-sharing basis

“Applicants must comply with all the requirements of the THRIP guidelines and must adhere to all applicable legislative requirements of the Republic.

Complete application and the required supporting documentation must be submitted to: thripapplications@thedtic.gov.za

Contact details to be used for Incentive Applications and Claims from

Applications thripapplications@thedtic.gov.za
Extensions thripextensions@thedtic.gov.za
Enquiries thripqueries@thedtic.gov.za

THRIP Applications Contact Details:

Ms Malebo Moepi MMoepi@thedtic.gov.za +27 (12) 394 3128
Mr Dion Mphahlele DMphahlele@thedtic.gov.za +27 (12) 394 1737
Ms Lindiwe Dhaldhla LDhladhla@thedtic.gov.za +27 (12) 394 1127
Mr Dimakatso Kgomo Dkgomo@thedtic.gov.za +27 (12) 394 3128

General email address for THRIP applications inquiries and submissions: thripapplications@thedtic.gov.za

THRIP Claims contact details:

Dr Zuko April Zapril@thedtic.gov.za +27 (12) 394 1137
Ms Maki Mohoje MMohoje@thedtic.gov.za +27 (12) 394 1227
Ms Tshepiso Dawedi TDawedi@thedtic.gov.za +27 (12) 394 3848
Ms Olivia Nobela ONobela@thedtic.gov.za +27 (12) 394 1649
Ms Gomolemo Kgokong GKgokong@thedtic.gov.za +27 (12) 394 1040

General email address for THRIP claims inquiries and submissions: thripclaims@thedtic.gov.za

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