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Research Information Management System (RIMS)

All persons intending to undertake research in the country are required to apply for a Research License

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Science, Technology and Innovation Mainstreaming Tool

All MDAs are required to prepare and submit quarterly performance reports online to NACOSTI within 15 days following the end of a quarter.

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Access the NACOSTI services using your eCitizen account

Introducing online NACOSTI services. Apply and pay for certified top-quality NACOSTI services conveniently through your e Citizen account.

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KEY MANDATE OVER THE STI & RESEARCH SECTOR

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INFORMATION CENTRE

STI Act No.28 of 2013

STI Regulations 2014

STI Priorities

Accredited ISERCs

Registered Research Institutions

NACOSTI Strategic Plan 2023-2027

NACOSTI Service Charter

Service Charter Audio (Kiswahili)

Service Charter Audio (English)

SERVICE CHARGES

Service Charges for Research Licensing
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SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION PRIORITIES - 12 POINT

R&D Priorities, R&D Advancement, R&D Financing, and R&D Infrastructure Development
Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Education, Communication, Talent Development, and Next-generation Workforce
STI Inclusivity, Advocacy, Diplomacy, and Policy Reviews
Technology Protection, Diffusion, and Commercialization
Health Security, and Substance Abuse Mitigation (including Pharmaceuticals/Traditional medicine Production)
STI for Food Security, Nutrition, Smart Agri culture, and harnessing of indigenous knowledge and technologies
The Fifth Industrial Revolution, Digital Economy, Data Governance and Emerging/Frontier Technologies
STI for SDGs, Climate Change Mitigation, and Harnessing of the Blue Economy/Aquatic Resources
STI for National Security, Public safety and Emergency Response
STI Mainstreaming in Ministries, Departments, Counties, Institutions, and Agencies
Strategic Multi-Agency, Multi-Sectoral, and International Cooperation and Partnerships
STI for Sustainable Urbanization, County Development, and Resilient Communities.

OUR KEY PARTNERS

Ministry of Education
Ministry of Education
National Research Fund Kenya
National Research Fund Kenya
Kenya National Innovation Agency
Kenya National Innovation Agency
East African Science and Technology Commission
East African Science and Technology Commission
African Regional Cooperative Agreement for Research, Development and Training related to Nuclear Science and Technology
African Regional Cooperative Agreement for Research, Development and Training related to Nuclear Science and Technology
Biological Weapons Convention
Biological Weapons Convention
International Science Council
International Science Council
International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology
International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology
Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization
Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization

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