The R + D Program finances projects in areas that evolved from the six initials with which FONDEF was created. In this way it covers necessities of the country. In addition, it is in permanent study the incorporation of other areas.

These have been generated from three essential criteria:

• Those that has been the traditional bases of the Chilean economy (as it is the case of Natural Resources)
• Those of high dynamism in the construction of value (like TIC, Manufacture)
• Those of high social impact (Health and Education).
  

Agriculture 

Forestry

Manufacture (Industry)

Fishing

Mining

Information and Communication Technologies

Water and Energy

Health

Education 

Infrastructure