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Science, Technology & Innovation Funding Authority

Funds Egyptian science, technology, and innovation research through competitive programs and institutional partnerships.

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Active grants1

Total grants4

About

STDF is Egypt's Science, Technology & Innovation Funding Authority, established in 2007 under the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. It is the country's operational competitive-grants body for university and research-institution projects, distinct from the Academy of Scientific Research and Technology.

Its mechanisms span capacity building, development and innovation, centres o…

Programs & grants under this funder

STDF Applied Sciences Research Program

Funds STDF Applied Sciences Research Program, applied innovation work grants for Egyptian universities and research centers, focused on translating science into practical.

1 grant

Joint Egyptian Japanese Scientific Cooperation Research Projects

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STDF Basic Sciences Research Program

Funds STDF Basic Sciences Research Program, competitive grants for fundamental research at Egyptian universities and research institutions, to all scientific disciplines.

STDF BRICS International Cooperation

Funds STDF BRICS International Cooperation, joint BRICS Science and Technology grants co-funded by STDF and BRICS partner agencies.

2 grants

BRICS 7th Coordinated Call — Call 1

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BRICS Pilot STI Flagship — Call 1

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STDF Capacity Building Grants

Funds STDF Capacity Building Grants, suite of STDF grants supporting Egyptian research infrastructure, young researchers, returning scientists, fellowships, and scientific events.

Faculty For Factory Program

Runs Faculty For Factory Program FFF /, deploys university faculty into Egyptian factories to bridge the industry-academia gap with applied innovation work.

1 grant

Faculty For Factory Program — Call 19

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Egypt-US S&T Cooperation Grant

Funds Egypt-United States Science and Technology Cooperation Grant, supports joint United States-Egypt collaborations advancing scientific capability across both countries.

Last verified: 31 May 2026Source: stdf.eg