CONCYTEC is the governing body of SINACYT, in charge of directing, promoting, coordinating, supervising and evaluating State actions throughout the country in the field of science, technology and technological innovation ; guides the actions of the private sector; and executes support actions that promote the scientific and technological development of the country.

National Council of Science, Technology and Technological Innovation (CONCYTEC) is an entity attached to the Presidency of the Council of Ministers .