The Foundation for Research and Technology - Hellas (FORTH) was founded in 1983 and is one of the largest research centers in Greece with well organized facilities, highly qualified personnel and a reputation as a top-level research institution worldwide.
FORTH focuses on interdisciplinary research and innovation activities on areas of major scientific, social, and economic interest, such as Microelectronics, Lasers, Materials, Molecular Biology and Genetics, Biotechnology, Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Robotics, Telecommunications, Applied and Computational Mathematics, Chemical Engineering Sciences, Human and Social Sciences.
FORTH conducts targeted scientific research on strategic sectors of high added value and cooperates tightly with Academic and Research Foundations in Greece and abroad. It pays special attention to educating and training young scientists such as graduate students and postdocs. It has contributed significantly to the scientific, societal and economic development of the Regions where its Institutes are based. Today, FORTH is one of the main actors in the Smart Specialization Strategy design and implementation in Greece.
Scientific outcome (2010-2016), Web of Science
Publications: 3,743
Sum of Times Cited: 56,530
h-index: 82
Average citations per item: 15.1
Citing articles: 44,846
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FORTH INSTITUTES
In Heraklion
In Chania
In Rethymnon
In Patras
FORTH has also founded:
Contact Details
Foundation for Research and Technology, Hellas
Address: Nikolaou Plastira 100, Vassilika Vouton, Heraklion, Crete
Postal Code: GR 70013 GREECE
Tel: +30 2810 391500-2
Fax: +30 2810 391555
Email: central@admin.forth.grr
Website: www.forth.gr