FTP funds researchers carrying out basic research within technology and production sciences, motivated by a specific problem or having a clear application-oriented perspective aimed at solving a specific problem, developing new technologies and production systems or new ways of meeting the needs of society.
The council covers the following main scientific fields: animal and dairy science, biotechnology, civil engineering, electronic engineering, electrical engineering, food sciences, information engineering, agricultural sciences, chemical engineering, communication engineering, materials engineering, mechanical engineering, medical engineering, micro- and nano-technology,
Environmental engineering, plant production, veterinary science, use of natural resources and environmental protection.
The 18 members of the Council are recognised researchers and officially appointed by the Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation within their personal focus areas.
