This programme aims at providing strategic direction and leadership in developing systems that encourage knowledge-based identification, protection, application and commercialisation of Research, Science, Technologies and Innovation (RSTI) outputs and promotes import-substitution and production for exports. It seeks to lay a foundation for a robust technology transfer and innovation system that spurs industrial competitiveness of Malawian products and services as anticipated in Malawi 2063, the Science and technology Policy, the National Export Strategy II and Industrial Policy among others.