The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine decided to approve the list of priority thematic areas of scientific research and scientific and technical developments.
Among the key areas:
- National Security and Defense;
- Research on the most important problems of development of scientific, technical, socio-economic, socio-political, human potential;
- Information and communication technologies;
- Energy and energy efficiency;
- Rational environmental management;
- Life sciences, new technologies for the prevention and treatment of the most common diseases;
- New substances and materials.
These directions were determined on the basis of previously conducted analytical studies of scientific and technological development and proposals from central executive authorities and academies of sciences and take into account the current needs of the state during martial law.
Important clarification: The updated list will be valid until December 31 of the year following the termination or lifting of martial law in Ukraine.
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The resolution was prepared in pursuance of the provisions of the Law of Ukraine from December 21, 2023 No. 3534-IX “On amendments to certain laws of Ukraine on priority areas for the development of science and technology and innovation activities.”