National Commission for Science and Technology Malawi

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The mandate of the Commission is to advise the Government of Malawi and other stakeholders on all science and technology matters in order to achieve a science and technology led development.

African research institutions working to power Africa’s future: this call from the Science Granting Councils Initiative ...
04/08/2026

African research institutions working to power Africa’s future: this call from the Science Granting Councils Initiative is for you.

Build or join a consortium and submit proposals on renewable energy, energy storage, smart systems and inclusive energy access to help drive a just energy transition across Africa.

Deadline: Sept. 25, 2026

Apply: https://call.sgci.africa/





Celebrating Ezelina Kamaliza's win at the at Open Forum on Agricultural Biotechnology (OFAB) Media Awards, held in Nai...
31/07/2026



Celebrating Ezelina Kamaliza's win at the at Open Forum on Agricultural Biotechnology (OFAB) Media Awards, held in Nairobi in 2025.

Ezelina was runner-up in the Television category. She earned the award for her work in promoting public understanding of how Research, Science, Technology and Innovation can transform agriculture, improve food security and support sustainable development.

Every year, NCST collaborates with OFAB to support science journalists and help build their capacity to tell impactful stories that contribute to Malawi's research, science, technology and innovation development.

NCST is looking forward to supporting more journalist this year. Stay tuned for more opportunities.




HIGHLIGHTING KEY RESULTS OF BUSINESS INNOVATION SURVEY (BIS) 2026 REPORTBusinesses of all sizes are embracing new ideas ...
30/07/2026

HIGHLIGHTING KEY RESULTS OF BUSINESS INNOVATION SURVEY (BIS) 2026 REPORT

Businesses of all sizes are embracing new ideas to improve efficiency, meet customer needs and remain competitive in a changing economy.

The findings show that larger enterprises are leading in innovation, with 60.1 percent introducing new or significantly improved products, services, processes or market approaches.

Medium-sized enterprises followed closely at 58.9 percent, while 56.2 percent of small-scale enterprises also reported innovating.

You can access the business innovation survey report here:https://ncst.mw/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/BIS_2362026-FINAL.pdf



HIGHLIGHTING KEY RESULTS OF BUSINESS INNOVATION SURVEY (BIS) 2026 REPORTThe survey assessed whether enterprises had intr...
28/07/2026

HIGHLIGHTING KEY RESULTS OF BUSINESS INNOVATION SURVEY (BIS) 2026 REPORT

The survey assessed whether enterprises had introduced new or significantly improved goods or services on the market (Product innovation); introduced new or improved business process that significantly differs from previous practices (Process innovation); and implemented new marketing method involving significant changes in product design or packaging, product placement, promotion or pricing (Marketing innovation).

Among enterprises that innovated in Malawi, the largest share implemented product innovation only, accounting for 14.7 percent. 9.9 percent implemented all three types of innovation, while 9.2 percent of enterprises adopted process innovation only, and 2.9 percent implemented marketing innovation only.

You can access the business innovation survey report here:https://ncst.mw/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/BIS_2362026-FINAL.pdf




The Science Granting Councils Initiative has launched a competitive multilateral research call.Why? to advance Africa’s...
27/07/2026

The Science Granting Councils Initiative has launched a competitive multilateral research call.

Why? to advance Africa’s Science, Technology and Innovation priorities under STISA 2034—the African Union’s flagship strategy for driving socio economic transformation through research and innovation.

When? Deadline for expressions of interest: September 25, 2026 (23:59 EDT)
Who? This opportunity targets:
• African universities, public research organizations, and government research institutions in 20 African countries
• Multi-country consortia (3-5 institutions from 3 different SGCI countries)
• Researchers working in interdisciplinary and policy-relevant areas
• Teams with the capacity to manage funding and deliver impact at scale
Apply here! https://call.sgci.africa/




This week NCST participated in the validation workshop for the Malawi Artificial Intelligence Readiness Assessment Metho...
24/07/2026

This week NCST participated in the validation workshop for the Malawi Artificial Intelligence Readiness Assessment Methodology (RAM) Report.

The report is being developed by the National Commission for UNESCO and the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology to assess the country's readiness to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) across various sectors.

Malawi is among the countries undertaking the RAM process, which has so far been implemented in more than 70 countries, six of which are in Southern Africa.

During the workshop, participants deliberated on the preliminary findings that are centred around five key dimensions: legal and regulatory; social and cultural; scientific and educational; economic; and technical and infrastructural readiness.

NCST supports this process as it directly advances the Commission's mandate to promote the application of science, technology and innovation for Malawi's socio-economic development.




African agricultural research institutions: this call for expressions of interest from the Science Granting Councils Ini...
22/07/2026

African agricultural research institutions: this call for expressions of interest from the Science Granting Councils Initiative is for you.

If your institution is looking to build or join a consortium and generate evidence that strengthens Africa’s science and innovation systems for vulnerable and underserved communities, apply now.

The agriculture stream of SGCI’s multidisciplinary research initiative welcomes proposals on climate-smart agriculture, food security and value chains — supporting more resilient, productive and inclusive agrifood systems across Africa.

Deadline: Sept. 25, 2026

Apply: https://call.sgci.africa/





NCST recently held a two-day training session in Mzuzu for members of the University of Livingstonia Research Ethics Com...
21/07/2026

NCST recently held a two-day training session in Mzuzu for members of the University of Livingstonia Research Ethics Committee (UNLIAREC).

The training was held to equip REC members with the skills needed to effectively carry out their functions.

NCST is responsible for registration, accrediting and regulating establishment of Institutional RECs and providing technical and regulatory oversight of their operations.

The training focused on research ethics and standards, review of research protocols, and sensitisation of UNILIA management on the Science and Technology (Prescribed Activities) Licensing Regulations of 2026.




Final Call: Climate x Health Funding OpportunityThe nexa funding call is open to innovators across Malawi.Apply via Gran...
21/07/2026

Final Call: Climate x Health Funding Opportunity

The nexa funding call is open to innovators across Malawi.

Apply via Grand Challenges Canada’s Fluxx portal: https://gcc.fluxx.io

Apply by July 22, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. ET (6:00 p.m. UTC).






New funding opportunity for researchers and institutions in Malawi! The National Commission for Science and Technology i...
20/07/2026

New funding opportunity for researchers and institutions in Malawi!

The National Commission for Science and Technology is pleased to announce a new multi-country research funding opportunity under the Science Granting Councils Initiative (SGCI).

The call supports Africa-led research and innovations aligned with priorities under STISA 2034, the African Union’s flagship strategy for driving socio economic transformation through research and innovation.

The call is open to universities, public research organizations, government research institutions and interdisciplinary teams with the capacity to manage funding and deliver impact at scale.

This call supports research that advances inclusive, Africa-led science and innovation systems; generates evidence for policy and development impact; strengthens collaboration across institutions and countries; and focuses on key sectors including health, agriculture and food systems, AI and digital technologies, energy, and environment and climate resilience.

Institutions in Malawi are eligible to receive up to MWK 80,000,000 in grants focused on Agriculture and Energy.

Deadline: September 25, 2026, 23:59 EDT

For more information on the call and eligibility visit https://call.sgci.africa/?country=Malawi&lang=en





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