Ministerio de Ciencia, Tecnologia e Innovacion (Colombia)

Ministerio de Ciencia, Tecnologia e Innovacion (MinCiencias) is Colombia's national government ministry responsible for public policy formulation, planning and execution in science, technology and innovation. Business segments and products include development and coordination of national research and innovation policies, funding programs and grants for scientific research and technological development, oversight of strategic initiatives to support R&D across sectors, and administration of national innovation ecosystems involving universities, research centers and private sector partners. Geographic scope and reach is national, coordinating with regional authorities, academic institutions and international partners to strengthen Colombia's science and technology capacity. Key assets include strategic policy instruments, funding frameworks, institutional research networks and national research agendas. Strategic focus & positioning emphasize enhancing Colombia's competitiveness through science and innovation, promoting inclusive access to knowledge generation, facilitating technology transfer and supporting human capital development in STEM fields.