Research Directorate
Grants & Funding Management Unit
The Grants & Funding Management Unit is responsible for identifying, securing, and managing research funding opportunities from local and international sources. The unit provides support in proposal development, budget preparation, grant administration, compliance monitoring, and financial reporting to ensure successful project implementation and accountability.
Intellectual Property (IP) & Technology Transfer Unit
The Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer Unit safeguards research outputs by managing patents, copyrights, trademarks, and other intellectual property rights. The unit facilitates the commercialization of innovations, industry partnerships, licensing agreements, and the transfer of technologies to maximize societal and economic impact.
Applied Research Unit
The Applied Research Unit promotes research that addresses real-world challenges and contributes practical solutions to industry, government, and communities. The unit supports multidisciplinary research initiatives, collaborative projects, and evidence-based innovations that enhance sustainable development and societal well-being.
Innovation & Product Development Section.
The Innovation & Product Development Section transforms research findings into market-ready products, services, and solutions. The section supports prototype development, product validation, design improvement, entrepreneurship initiatives, and innovation-driven collaborations to enhance commercialization potential.
Data Management & Analytics Unit.
The Data Management & Analytics Unit oversees the collection, storage, governance, analysis, and visualization of research data. The unit ensures data quality, integrity, security, and compliance while providing advanced analytical insights that support informed decision-making, research excellence, and institutional performance.
Publications & Dissemination Unit.
The Publications & Dissemination Unit coordinates the publication, communication, and promotion of research outputs. The unit supports academic publishing, conference presentations, knowledge-sharing activities, digital communications, and stakeholder engagement to increase the visibility, accessibility, and impact of research findings.