To catalyse the socio-economic transformation of Uganda and the region through enhanced technology use.

To engage in applied research and other activities (such as value addition) that will result in rapid industrialisation of Uganda.

• To carry out applied research for the development of products and provide platforms for innovation, application of science and technology
• To develop/acquire appropriate technologies in order to create a strong, effective and competitive industrial sector.
• To promote value addition activities so as to transform local raw materials into competitive marketable products.
• To bridge the gap between academia, government, and the private sector and to enhance commercialization of R&D.

These serve as hands-on training facilities for local entrepreneurs and also produce ready-to-use products thus acting as the logical completion of product prototyping and market testing of final products.

This involves helping and nurturing start-up businesses so that they grow into sustainable enterprises. We provide equipment and facilities such as physical space, laboratory services, skills training, market and other business services.

UIRI is spearheading technology transfer for different projects by local entrepreneurs. Success of an enterprise depends on deployment of appropriate technology and the capacity of the entrepreneur to source the requisite technical skills to operate the technology. UIRI offers such essential services to the indigenous enterprises by adapting technologies from abroad or fabricating them locally.

The industrial Chemistry and Microbiology laboratories offer a diverse range of analytical services in the area of product analysis and in support of product development. We are in a position to support entrepreneurs by providing a platform for R&D, product testing and analysis and marketing. These are critically important starting steps for the development of a fully-fledged enterprise.