Mark Masiko

Uganda Industrial Research Institute

Uganda Industrial Research Institute is the Ugandan Government's lead agency for industrialization, established by an Act of Parliament of Uganda under the auspices of the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovations (MoSTI). It is the country's main vehicle for implementing strategies and measures aimed at transforming industry in Uganda. In the past few years the Institute has metamorphosed in its focus, mandate, organizational structure, and sense of purpose to address more effectively its mission and the country's industrial development strategies resulting into a dynamic, flexible, and responsive organisation that is geared to; •Technology Development and Transfer •Business Development Centre •Industrial Services •Pilot Plants and Prototyping •UIRI MSI Mission To improve capacity and competence of the private sector in undertaking viable industrial production processes, and increase the sector's ability to produce high quality marketable products through enhanced research, training and technical know how. Vision To be a model institution and a centre of excellence for incubation of industry and to be a pioneer of self financing research and development and to elevate the level of technology in Uganda and the region. Mandate To undertake applied research and to develop and/or acquire appropriate technology in order to create a strong, effective and competitive industrial sector in Uganda.