The National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) is a government agency established in 1991 under Thailand's Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation. NSTDA supports science and technology development across various sectors to drive national economic and social advancement. It operates through five main research centers: NECTEC, BIOTEC, MTEC, NANOTEC, and ENTEC, focusing on fields such as biotechnology, nanotechnology, materials technology, and energy. NSTDA is instrumental in promoting technological innovation and supporting initiatives aligned with Thailand's 'Thailand 4.0' economic model.