Scientific and Technological Activities (STA) Survey

The survey on public funding for Scientific and Technological Activities (STAs) gives insight into the level and pattern of public investment in the science and technology sector as well as the trends in actual and budgeted expenditure over the medium term.

The survey is conducted annually by the Department of Science and Innovation as part of monitoring the performance of the National System of Innovation (NSI) and policy implications into science and technology as required in terms of the 2019 White Paper on Science, Technology and Innovation (STI).

STA: “comprise systematic activities which are closely concerned with the generation, advancement, dissemination and application of scientific and technical knowledge in all fields of science and technology.  These include such activities as scientific and technological innovation (STI) which includes research and development (R&D), scientific and technical education and training (STET), and scientific and technological services (STS).