1. Technology and Human Resources for Industry Programme
(THRIP)
(Established 1991/2)
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2. 1 Objective & Priorities
2 Mechanisms
3 Criteria for Support
4 Funding
5 Wits Performance in THRIP
6 Processing of Applications

3. Objectives 1 Objective & Priorities
To contribute to increase in No. & quality of people with
appropriate skills in devt. & management of technology for
industry
To promote increased interaction among researchers &
technology managers in industry, HEIs & SETIs
To stimulate industry & govt to increase their investment in
research, technology devt., technology diffusion & promotion
of innovation

4. PRIORITIES To support an increase in No. of black & female students
who intend to pursue technological & engineering careers
To promote technological know-how within the SMME
sector
To facilitate & support multi-firm projects

5. HEI/SETI-led research
2 Mechanisms
HEI/SETI-led research
Industry
THRIP
Skilled People
& Technology
HEI/SETI

6. Technology Innovation Promotion
TIPTOP
Technology Innovation Promotion
through the
Transfer Of People

7. TIPTOP 1 - Exchange of researchers (@) & technology managers (#)
Industry
THRIP @ #
HEI/SETI

8. TIPTOP 2 - set graduates in firms TIPTOP 3 - set graduates in SMME
Large
Industry
THRIP 2
SMME
MSc - 2 yr
PhD - 3 yr 3
Degree not
compulsory
HEI/SETI

9. TIPTOP 4 - set-skilled employees
in HEI/SETI
THRIP
Industry
MSc - 2 yr
PhD - 3 yr
HEI/SETI

10. 3 Criteria for Support
1. High quality SET research with outputs to improve
industry partner’s competitive edge
2. At least 1 SA student involved per R of
THRIP investment
3. Scientific/technology and human resource outputs
defined for each year of support
4. “First-time applicants” at a technikon or HBU - clearly
defined technol outputs for year 1 may be overlooked

11. Criteria contd. 5. Project leaders at SETIs must involve students
6. At least 1 HEI & 1 industrial partner must be involved
7. Industrial partner must indicate that project will
benefit Co
8. Must be investment commitment from industrial
partner

12. Criteria contd.
9. Foreign industrial partner - must indicate how SA will
benefit from technol outcomes
10.IPR issues must be resolved. Agreement may not
restrict publication for more than 2 years
11.Receipt of complete/satisfactory proposal
12.Application for continuation of support, should include:
) Progress/Annual report
) Industry’s evaluation of progress as being
satisfactory

13. 4 Funding R1 for R2 Projects satisfying all THRIP criteria or
Where, in addition to criteria being met, at least 1 of the
following apply:
Involves at least 5 students - at least 50% black or female
Only SMMEs (1 or more) investing financially
More than 1 industrial partner collaborating - second
highest at least 10% of the highest

14. SETI-Based Expertise Contracted to HEI
Max 30% of total THRIP contribution to project
TIPTOP Options
Funded at same ratio as projects overall
Max R per person
IPR Agreement
Once-off contribution, Max R5 000 from THRIP:
SMME - 50:50 shared cost
HEI-based Project Leader - 100%

15. Values for 2001/02 are as at 5 Nov 2001

16. Policy Changes Informing Funding
Policies Introduced
Total Economy programme
Included support for SET Awareness - phase out begins 1998
Over-subscription triggers prioritisation - guided by “THRIP priorities”
Prioritisation for manufacturing:
Included prioritising biotech & IT where applicable to manufacturing
Guided by SIC codes
Introduction of MCDM for THRIP
Introduction of specialist Panels to evaluate proposals
Pre-
1999
1999
2000
2001

17. THRIP MCDM Score Sheet

18. 5 Wits Performance in THRIP

19. History of THRIP Grants for Wits
Values for 2001 as at 5 Nov 2001

20. Status of Wits Applications for 2001 as at 05/11/01
APPROVED

21. Thank You