3. New Generation Researchers Development
To promote and encourage the young generation to have more interest in IT, NECTEC has initiated four activities all of which the main objective is to create new generation researchers in the country. These activities are as follows:

3.1 Young Scientist Competition in Computer Science and Engineering Project (YSC.CS & YSC.EN)
The project aims to build and develop science and technology capacity and standards of Thai secondary students in the country. The activities urge and support students to perform their abilities in computer and engineering by submitting their creative projects to the competition. The qualified students shall be selected as representatives of Thailand to participate in the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair, an international competition organized in the U.S.A.

3.2 NECTEC e-Camp
NECTEC, in association with over 20 leading universities nationwide, has organized the NECTEC e-Camp Project with the main purpose of supporting the development of secondary studentsี skills in designing and assembling electronic circuit. The participating students will learn basic technology of electronic circuit, and designing, and some techniques applicable in the real circumstances.

3.3 The National Software Contest
To support and facilitate software development among the new generation in Thailand, NECTEC creates a project aimed to build studentsี skills and practices in computer software applications and development. This is also to inspire and encourage students to become professional researchers in the future.

3.4 NECTEC Linux Installation Competition
NECTEC Linux Installation Competition was initially arranged by NECTEC in 2001. Its objectives are to enhance knowledge on Linux installation and implementation at a low cost, as well as to set a stage for testing and developing knowledge of Linux program, server technology, and installation methods for secondary students and also general public.