Trivandrum Engineering Science and Technology Research Park

The Trivandrum Engineering Science and Technology Research Park (TrEST), commonly known as TrEST Research Park is the first technology research science park in Kerala and is founded by the Government of Kerala.^[2] It is a concentration of collaborative research in microprocessor design, electric vehicle research, and other emerging technologies and has strong links with College of Engineering, Trivandrum^[4] and APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University.^[5]

TrEST Research Park

Trivandrum Engineering Science and Technology Research Park
Abbreviation	TrEST
Formation	2015 [1]
Headquarters	Trivandrum
Location	Thiruvananthapuram, India
Owner	Government of Kerala[2]
Affiliations	College of Engineering, Trivandrum and APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University[3]
Website	trestpark.org

The science park is currently situated about 11 km to the north of Thiruvananthapuram city centre, in the College of Engineering Trivandrum (CET) campus.^[6] The park will be moved to a 50 acre campus at Vilappilsala, adjacent to the APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University campus.^{[citation needed]}

Project Overview

The EV Industrial and Research Park is proposed to be established Trivandrum dedicated to the EV Park itself. The project follows a hub-and-spoke model to allow future expansion ^[7]

The park will host:

Research and development centers

Testing and prototyping facilities

Manufacturing units for batteries, motors, power electronics,b and all EV components

Common facilities accessible on a fee basis for startups and small enterprises^[8]