Ceramics

Ceramics is one of the sections under the department of Product Development, It specializes in identifying different ceramic raw material sources, collecting samples, processes and characterize s these raw materials to formulate and test different bodies that are suitable for the production of ceramic products.

Chemistry & Analytical Labs

UIRI’s Chemistry Laboratory is one of the country’s best equipped laboratories providing unrivalled testing facilities to food scientists, researchers, exporters, manufacturers, pharmacists and the general public.

Hand Made Paper

UIRI’s handmade paper section utilizes the otherwise long wasted agricultural fibres like banana stems, pineapple crowns, cotton rags, sisal, bagasse, papyrus, wheat straw and waste paper to mention but a few to make handmade paper.

Microbiology & Biotech Labs

UIRI’s Microbiology Laboratory is a traditional unit that was established to assist in product development and the provision of microbiological analytical services. As such, it is designed to ensure in-built quality in the products and processes, and to demonstrate compliance to national and international quality requirements and standards. The Section also provides analytical services to industry for similar reasons.

Agro Production

The laboratory undertakes applied research to develop value added products and affordable technologies that local entrepreneurs can optimally use to develop high quality food products.