In 2025, the National Commission for Science and Technology (NCST), in collaboration with the National Statistical Office (NSO), conducted Malawi’s first-ever Business Innovation Survey (BIS), collecting data for the years 2023 and 2024. This landmark survey marks a significant step in Malawi’s commitment to strengthening the National Innovation System and Read more…
Grand Challenges Malawi (GCM) under the National Commission for Science and Technology (NCST) is proud to announce a new call under Climate and Health Innovation – Nexa Research Call. GCM, a partner of Global Grand Challenges Network is seeking to invest in Proof of Concept innovations, meaning the testing of Read more…
This report presents a Technology Needs Assessment (TNA) for the Republic of Malawi, conducted by the UN Technology Bank for Least Developed Countries (UN Technology Bank) in partnership with the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology of the Republic of Malawi. The TNA identifies critical areas where technological opportunities can Read more…
The Malawi Academy of Sciences (TAS) in collaboration with the National Commission for Science and Technology (NCST) on Wednesday 18th February, 2026 held an inauguration ceremony for 22 newly elected TAS fellows.The fellows are accomplished and renowned scholars and professionals in medical sciences engineering, agriculture, mathematics, social and environmental sciences, and Read more…
The National Commission for Science and Technology, with funding from the Science Granting Council Initiative (SGCI), has been supporting Mzuzu University to implement a project that seeks to promote small-scale cage aquaculture in Likoma.Small scale cage aquaculture involves constructing and installing fish cages in the lake and stocking them with Read more…
The National Commission for Science and Technology (NCST), as a member of the Science Granting Council Initiative (SGCI), is this week taking part in the 2026 Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Week.The STI Week is being hosted by the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) in Addis Ababa from 10 to Read more…
Biotechnology advances are reshaping agriculture and improving food security among other spheres. However, agricultural biotechnology is a relatively misunderstood science, especially in Africa. As with most new ideas, cutting through the myths and misinformation is a daunting but necessary task, which if not handled well can rollback any advantages inherent Read more…
This edition explores how agricultural biotechnology holds immensepotential in addressing agricultural production challenges faced byMalawi. The brief focuses on the contributions of agricultural biotechnologyin the cotton industry by improving resilience to pests and diseaseswith specific emphasis on the cotton bollworm Read and download the full policy brief here:
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