The Technology and Human Resources for Industry Programme (THRIP) is a partnership programme that is funded by the Department of Trade and Industry (the dti) and managed by the National Research Foundation (NRF). THRIP promotes partnerships in pre-commercial research between business and the public-funded research base, including universities and research institutions. THRIP supports Science, Engineering and Technology (SET) research collaboration on a cost-sharing basis with industry and is focused on addressing the technology needs of the participating firms. All projects funded by THRIP must include human resource development, whereas the choice of technological focus for the activities to be supported by THRIP is left to the industrial participants and their partners. THRIP funding is matched with the THRIPable industry contribution by applying a funding ratio that depends on the size of the industry partner or the size of an association of partners, as well as whether the industry partner(s) is a Black Empowerment Enterprise (BEE). Funding ratios vary from 1:3 (THRIP contribution: Industry contribution) for large companies to 2:1 for companies that are Small, Medium or Micro Enterprise (SMME) and BEE companies.

For the THRIP objectives and priorities please refer to the THRIP GUIDE. When preparing a proposal it also important to refer to the Multi-Criteria Decision Model (MCDM) which guides the proposal assessment by the THRIP panel of external experts.

Name	Telephone	Email
SU THRIP Coordinators
Dr Margot Steyn	021 886 4040	This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Dr Sarita Groenewald	021 855 0573	This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
SU THRIP Financial officer
Mr Johan Mostert	021 808 4473	This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
SU THRIP Designated authority and Manager: Research contracts
Ms Cornelia Malherbe	021 808 3546	This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Please direct all THRIP enquiries directly to Margot or Sarita.