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:

1. 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
2. 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
3. Facilitating grants application processes at NM-AIST
4. Keeping updates of the progress and management of donor funded research projects housed at NM-AIST
5. Documenting all innovations, Patents and other research outputs (publications, books etc) emanating from previous and ongoing research at the institution
6. Coordinating implementation of NM-AIST Intellectual Property Policy and NM-AIST Research and Innovation policy and its guidelines
7. Coordinating operationalization of NM-AIST Incubation center
8. Overseeing all activities related to Technology Transfer and Commercialization
9. Overseeing all activities related to Intellectual Property Management

Staff

	Dr. Edna E. Makule Head of NM-AIST Research and Innovation Unit Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
	Mr. Joseph Erasto Swai Intellectual Property Manager Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
	Ms. Elizabeth Makauki Officer at the Research and Innovation Unit Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
	Dr. Angela Mkindi Officer at the Research and Innovation Unit Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
	Mr. Andrea Okuli Officer at the Research and Innovation Unit Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
	Ms. Hana George Office Management Secretary – Research and Innovation Unit Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.