Forfás (Irish pronunciation: [ˈfˠɔɾˠfˠaːsˠ]) was the national policy advisory board for enterprise, trade, science, technology and innovation in Ireland.

Members were appointed to the Board of Forfás by the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment and as provided for in the Industrial Development legislation.

Forfás fulfilled its mandate through three policy divisions: The Competitiveness Division supported the Board of Forfás in providing advice to the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, the development agencies and other government departments.

It was made up of the following departments: Forfás provided the secretariat to a number of committees established by Government.

In addition, the programme aims to raise the level of perception of science, technology, innovation and engineering among students and society in general.