Tthe Science and Technological Development Fund (STDF) was created in the course of a restructuring of the S&T governance in 2007, in addition to the creation of the Higher Council for Science and Technology (HCST).
To realize its vision and accomplish its mission, the following objectives are set:
- Improving the research and development Environment
- Providing funding for scientific research and technology development
- Supporting and developing the innovation capabilities of the science and technology community
- Supporting the complete cycle of scientific research and product development
- Disseminating information on science and technology in Egypt
- Exploring fund-raising mechanisms to support STDF activities
- Empowering the role of STDF as a major research-funding organization and continuously improving its performance
