Malawi

Science Granting Council

Summary

The National Commission for Science and Technology (NCST) in Malawi fosters scientific innovation and technological advancement to drive national development and improve the quality of life for all Malawians.

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Impact we’re having

Low-tech health app engages

Five years after its launch, PENSA – a mobile app developed in Mozambique— has been accessed by…

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SGCI funded projects

Man holding up cobs of corn grown through sustainable agriculture methods

Empowering Malawi’s rural communities through renewable energy, sustainable agriculture

Project Titles & Institution Areas of Research Number of Projects being funded Project Duration Grant Amount In-Kind Distribution Council Collaboration with other councils

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drone in Africa demonstrating the use of science and technology

Zimbabwe, Botswana, and Malawi collaborate on science and technology projects

Project Titles & Institutions Areas of Research Biotechnology, mining technology, space science, digital communication technologies, climate smart technologies, AI, agro-processing and renewable energy Number of Projects being funded In-kind Distribution In-kind support (~USD 5K each) covering…

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