Research and development structure
The main principles of R&D in Estonia are
defined in the Organization of the Research and Development Act
It sets the bases for the organization of R&D and secures the legal means for
the preservation and further development
of research and development work as a part
of the Estonian culture and economy.
Policy design and goal setting is carried
out by the Estonian Parliament and
the Government of the Republic.
The Research and Development Council advises on matters relating to the R&D strategy.
The Ministry of Education and Research implements the national research policy, organizes the
financing and evaluation of the activities
of R&D institutions.
The Minister of Education and Research is advised by the Research Policy Committee.
All ministries shall perform R and D actions within their area of governance.
The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications is responsible for planning, coordinating
and executing research and development activities and innovation policy related to business.
The Minister of Economic Affairs and Communications is advised by the Innovation Policy Committee.
The Estonian Research Council provides research grants for scientist , supporting international
research co-operation and hosting the contact points of EU R and D Framework Programmes;
running Estonian Research Information System (ETIS), supporting popularization activities.
The Archimedes Foundation coordinates and implements different international and national
programmes and projects in the fields of training, 
education and research.
Archimedes is also the implementing body of
Dora Plus, Kristjan Jaak, Erasmus+, ENIC/NARIC
and various other institutions.
Enterprise Estonia promotes business and regional
policy in Estonia.
Enterprise Estonia is one of the largest institutions
within the national support system for entrepreneurship.
It provides financial assistance, support
measures, counselling, cooperation opportunities
and training.
The Estonian Academy of Sciences is an association
of top-level scientists and scholars with
commitment and responsibility to advance scientific
research.
