The Norwegian Academy of Technological Sciences (NTVA) is an independent organization that was founded in 1955. The Academy is a member of the Council of Academies of Engineering (CAETS) and of the European Council of Applied Sciences and Engineering (Euro-CASE).

OBJECTIVES

The objectives of the Academy are to

• promote research, education and development within the fields of technology and the natural sciences
• stimulate international cooperation within these fields
• promote the understanding of technology and natural sciences among the authorities and the public

to the benefit of  Norwegian society and industrial development in Norway.

• distinguished scientists and industrial leaders in Norway and abroad
• the total number of members is 400
• there is no membership fee

MAIN ACTIVITIES

The main activities of NTVA are

• regular meetings for members in Trondheim and Oslo
• national and international seminars and symposia
• expert studies and workshops on selected topics, development of policy recommendations
• international cooperation (CAETS and Euro-CASE)
• publications of The Annual Report, Seminar and Project Reports, etc.

FUNDING

NTVA receives contributions to its operations from the Research Council of Norway, The industrial fund of NTNU and from a number of industrial companies and research institutions.

The annual budget for normal operation is approximately NOK 2 million. Some projects are funded separately.