Science and Technology Policy Council
The Science and Technology Policy Council of Finland, chaired by the Prime Minister, advises the Government and ministries in important matters concerning research, technology and their utilisation and evaluation. The Council is responsible for directing and coordinating science and technology policy and for preparing related plans and proposals.
Duties
The remit of the Council shall be to assist the Government and its ministries by:
- following international developments in research and technology and the development needs they cause in Finnish research and technology;
- addressing major matters relating to science and technology policy and preparing plans and proposals concerning them for the Government;
- addressing the overall development of scientific research and researcher training;
- addressing the development and utilisation of technology and technology impact analysis;
- addressing important matters relating to international science and technology cooperation;
- addressing the development and allocation of public research and innovation funding;
- addressing important legislative questions concerning research, technology and scientific education; and
- taking initiatives and putting forward proposals in matters within its remit to the Government and its ministries.
Council Secretariat
Esko-Olavi Seppälä, Secretary-General
Ministry of Education
Tel. +358 9 1607 7362
forename.surname@minedu.fi
Kai Husso, Chief Planning Officer
Ministry of Employment and the Economy
Tel. +358 9 1606 3683
forename.surname@tem.fi
Tuomas Parkkari, Chief Planning Officer
Ministry of Education
Tel. +358 9 1607 7223
forename.surname@minedu.fi
