The aim of the Estonian Research Council (ETAg) is to support the development and implementation of the national research, development and innovation policies in an efficient way, and to strengthen the social and economic impact and synergy of research and innovation. Amongst other responsibilities, the Estonian Research Council is the coordinating body of the Reseach and Technology Pact – a cooperation agreement between various partners to allow an increase in the popularity of STEM among the youth and society in general, to raise the quality of the education and the appreciation for work in these areas. ETAg invites stakeholders to participate in the initiative and helps schools of general education and companies to find each other and cooperate.