The aim of the Directorate of Scintific Affairs the Budapest University of Technology and Economics is to promote research excellence and innovation potential within the university and beyond. The Directorate supports scientific programmes that give BME international visibility while strengthening links with domestic industry and society. In addition to supporting research, the Directorate pays particular attention to talent management, the industrial and economic exploitation of scientific results and the development of innovative solutions for sustainable development. Our mission is based on openness, collaboration and a commitment to excellence, which will enable BME to become a leading player in the international scientific community.