The Ministry of Science and Technology is a government ministry in Israel, headed by the Science and Technology Minister.

The portfolio has been renamed several times since its creation, and has previously included Culture and Sport, which is now the responsibility of the Culture and Sport Ministry.

[1] The ministry is responsible for defining national policy on issues related to Science and technology in Israel, and promoting scientific and technological research, infrastructure and projects.

In addition, under its jurisdiction, it acts to develop human capital, increase the social and economic vigor of Israeli society, and maintain equal opportunity in all areas of science and technology.

Another central goal of the Ministry is to strengthen as well as initiate international scientific collaborations with other countries and international organization.