Abstract
The Technology and Human Resources for Industry Programme (THRIP) is a partnership programme funded by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and managed by the National Research Foundation. On a cost-sharing basis with industry, THRIP supports science, engineering and technology research collaborations focused on addressing the technology needs of participating firms. THRIP also encourages and supports the development and mobility of research personnel and students among participating organisations. The programme was established in 1992 with a budget of around R5 (US$0.6) million and is currently supporting in excess of 400 projects, to the tune of R250 (US$31.25) million (industry plus Government). It is considered to be one of DTI's most successful “supply side” support initiatives which boasts some impressive success stories. One of these is a research project co-funded (THRIP and de Beers) to the value of R300,000 (US$37,500) which has led to a body scanning machine, which is the only one of its kind in the world and is expected to earn de Beers R1.2 (US$0.15) billion.
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