Foundation for Research and Technology - Hellas (FORTH)

The Foundation for Research and Technology - Hellas, established in 1983, is one of the largest research centers in Greece with well organized facilities, highly qualified personnel and a reputation as a top-level research foundation worldwide. The Foundation, with headquarters in Heraklion, includes ten Research Institutes in different parts of the country: In Heraklion • Institute of Electronic Structure & Laser • Institute of Molecular Biology & Biotechnology • Institute of Computer Science • Institute of Applied & Computational Mathematics • Institute of Astrophysics In Rethymnon • Institute for Mediterranean Studies In Chania • Institute of Geoenergy In Patras • Institute of Chemical Engineering Sciences In Ioannina • Biomedical Research Institute In Athens • Institute of Human Genomics FORTH’s activities are complemented by: • Crete University Press • Skinakas Observatory • Science and Technology Park of Crete • PRAXI Network