Operational Programme "Science, Technology, Innovation"

There are four main objectives of the activities carried under the POCTI support:

1) To overcome the scientific backwardness through:

• The promotion of a competitive scientific production according to international standards
• The development of a modern network of R&D institutions
• The organisation of a solid matrix of scientific equipment
• The mobilisation of the co-operation capacity of the country

2) To expand innovation activities through:

• The internationalisation of scientific and technological innovation
• Provide added value to the results of R&D activities
• The development of integrated and inter-sectorial programmes
• The promotion of co-operation between firms and R&D institutions

3) To promote a scientific and technological oriented culture through:

• The establishment of a solid base: 'Alive Science in the School' programme
• The introduction of science within the 'map of culture'
• The increase of resources for broad dissemination of science and technology.