Applied Scientific Research and Innovation. Establishment of Technological Parks, Research Centers, Labs and Innovation Hubs. Commercialization of applied research and innovation products as well as patenting - copyright - modeling and prototyping.

Innovation science and technology. Initiative for the creation of innovative enterprises - Creative and Competitive. Start-ups and new ventures. Knowledge and Technology Transfer. Smart Cities. Digital Economy. E-Communication, ICT, cyber security. Artificial intelligence. Cultural and creative industry.

Areas of Research and Innovation

- PROGRAM I: COMPETITIVENESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
- PROGRAM II: CREATIVE INDUSTRIES, TOURISM AND RELATED SECTORS
- PROGRAM III: INNOVATION AND THE DIGITAL FUTURE
- PROGRAM IV: “SMART” CITIES AND URBAN GROWTH
- PROGRAM V: GOVERNANCE AND THE RULE OF LAW
- PROGRAM VI: HUMAN CAPITAL FOR SUSTAINABLE GROWTH
- PROGRAM VII: HEALTH, SPORTS AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION