The main objectives of DTDS in general are to conduct research and provide consultancy and education as well as produce publications in the following areas:
- S&T strategies, policies and plans;
- Management of R&D processes at national, sector and firm level;
- International co-operation in the course of technology development;
- Assessment of capabilities and their role in technology development;
- National Innovation Systems (NIS);
- Intellectual Property Rights;
- Forecast and foresight;
- Technology transfer models;
- Commercialization of scientific research results
- Science and Technology Diplomacy.
- Entrepreneurship
- Sustainable Development
