Fonacit celebrates 25 years of scientific development in Venezuela

The National Fund for Science, Technology and Innovation (Fonacit) in Venezuela celebrated its 25th anniversary on September 25, 2026. The event included a commemorative mass at the San Francisco Church in Caracas and a floral offering at the statue of Simón Bolívar.

During a ceremony at the Hugo Chávez Frías Auditorium, officials presented certificates and longevity buttons to over 80 employees for their service ranging from 5 to 30 years. Minister of Science and Technology Yván Gil Pinto noted that the institution was established in 2001 under the Organic Law of Science, Technology and Innovation to align scientific financing with the practical needs of the population.