STDF mission is to generate the human, logistic and other resources that are needed for the completion of the cycle of innovation. Accordingly, the STDF Specific objectives are to improve Egypt's research and development (R&D) environment,fund S&T activities, develop innovation capacity, enhance and monitor S&T systems and develop appropriate and flexible funding mechanisms for S&T.

Within this context, the STDF Board of Directors has approved the launching of an open new funding mechanism on a competitive basis, to Support of Scientific Events (STDF-SSE), with the aim of providing universities and scientific research institutions with financial support for holding seminars, forums, workshops, training courses & conferences. With this grant, STDF supports both the human resources capacity building and the dissemination of information on science and technology in Egypt, both of which are main components of STDF's mandate.

For more informations http://www.stdf.org.eg