Mauritius Research and Innovation Council

Company profile

Mauritius Research and Innovation Council company profile

Mauritius Research and Innovation Council funds and coordinates research and innovation programs across priority sectors such as health, agriculture, ICT, and the environment. It administers grant schemes and innovation funding that support idea validation, proof‑of‑concept, prototyping, and pilot deployment. It issues calls for proposals, runs the National Innovation Challenge, and disseminates outcomes through events and publications. It facilitates collaboration among academia, industry, and public bodies, provides project monitoring, and promotes knowledge sharing and technology transfer. Services include program design, grant management, incubation support for startups and SMEs, and initiatives that help translate research into practical solutions.