Research and innovation unit was established under the office of Deputy Vice Chancellor Academic Research and Innovation (DVC-ARI), in order to coordinate and manage the institution Research and Innovation activities. It plays an important role in ensuring the institution vision, mission and its mandate to address industry and society challenges through Science, Engineering, Technology and Innovation (SETI) are met.
The NM-AIST Research and Innovation unit is currently focused on:
- Searching for grant opportunities and open calls for research proposals which NM-AIST is eligible to apply and communicate to relevant faculty/researchers within the institution
- Establishment of external links with other higher learning institutions/research institutions/development sectors of within and outside the country for collaborative research projects and funding
- Facilitating grants application processes at NM-AIST
- Keeping updates of the progress and management of donor funded research projects housed at NM-AIST
- Documenting all innovations, Patents and other research outputs (publications, books etc) emanating from previous and ongoing research at the institution
- Coordinating implementation of NM-AIST Intellectual Property Policy and NM-AIST Research and Innovation policy and its guidelines
- Coordinating operationalization of NM-AIST Incubation center
- Overseeing all activities related to Technology Transfer and Commercialization
- Overseeing all activities related to Intellectual Property Management
Research and Innovation Unit Staff
SN | STAFF NAME | POSITION | ADDRESS |
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1 | ![]() Dr. Edna E. Makule |
Head of NM-AIST Research and Innovation Unit | Office: NM-AIST Admin Block, Wing B, Room No. ; Office Phone Ext. Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
2 | ![]() Mr. Joseph Erasto Swai |
Intellectual Property Manager | Office: NM-AIST Admin Block, Wing C, Room No. ; Office Phone Ext... Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
3 | ![]() Dr. Angela Mkindi |
Officer at the Research and Innovation Unit | Office: Incubation Center, Room No... ; Office Phone Ext... Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
4 | ![]() Ms. Elizabeth Makauki |
Officer at the Research and Innovation Unit | Office: NM-AIST Admin Block, Wing B, Room No...; Office Phone Ext... Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
5 | ![]() Mr. Andrea Okuli |
Officer at the Research and Innovation Unit | Office: NM-AIST Incubation Center, Room No. ; Office Phone Ext... Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
6 | ![]() Ms Hanna George |
Officer at the Research and Innovation Unit | Office: NM-AIST Admin Block, Wing B, Room No...; Office Phone Ext. .. Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |