The Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT) is the national public agency that supports research in science, technology and innovation in all areas of knowledge. It is a public institute of special regime under responsibility of the Ministry of Science, Technology and Higher Education.

Vision

To establish Portugal as an international reference in science, technology and innovation

To ensure that knowledge generated by scientific research is fully used for economic growth and the well-being of citizens.

Mission

FCT's mission is to continuously promote the advancement of scientific and technological knowledge in Portugal, attain the highest international standards of quality and competitiveness in all scientific and technological domains, and encourage its dissemination and contribution to society and to economic growth.