Innovation Share

The National Commission for Science and Technology (NCST) was established by the Science and Technology Act Number 16 of 2003 to advise the Government and other stakeholders on all science and technology matters in order to achieve a science and technology led development. The mission of the NCST is to promote, support, coordinate and regulate the development and application of research, science, technology and innovation in order to create wealth and improve the quality of life. In pursuit of this mission NCST in collaboration with its partners, is organizing the 5th National Research Dissemination Conference, whose theme is “Research, Innovation, Commercialisation and Entrepreneurship Towards a Productive and Resilient Nation” to be held from 26th to 28th August, 2025 at Bingu International Conference Centre in Lilongwe. The objectives of the conference are: -To provide a platform for researchers, innovators and entrepreneurs to showcase their research outputs. -To promote collaboration, networking and partnerships among researchers, innovators, policy makers and the industry. -To facilitate evidence based policy dialogue and decision making; and -To promote knowledge exchange, uptake, transfer and commercialisation of research outputs. The conference has three components for work-showcase: Component A shall be a show- case of research results through paper-based presentations. Component B is a show-case of technologies/innovations through presentations. Component C focuses on poster presentations and technology exhibitions will support these two components.