The Long-Term Joint EU-AU Research and Innovation Partnership on Sustainable Energy (LEAP-SE) is a 6-year program co-funded by the European...
See MoreThe National Research Fund (NRF) proudly supported and participated in the 1st International Accreditation Conference, hosted by the Kenya Accreditation Service (KENAS) from 11th to 13th November 2025 at Sarova
This past week in Bogotá, Colombia, the global scientific community convened at the 7th General Assembly of The Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD) and the
The National Research Fund (NRF) supported and participated in the Lake Region Economic Bloc (LREB) Regional Climate Change Summit & Agri-Expo 2025, held from 15th to 17th October 2025 at
The National Research Fund (NRF) was among the exhibitors at the 2025 Mombasa International Agricultural Society of Kenya (ASK) Show, held from September 1st to 7th at the Mkomani Showground
Powered by Africa Cyber Defense Forum in partnership with National Research Fund, CTFRoom, Threatseal, Communication authority of Kenya, Shadowserver, Africa Hackathon and FIRST, the Cyber Carnival was held on June
Kenya marked a significant milestone in marine innovation on July 24, 2025, with the official launch of the country’s first National Marine Hatchery in Shimoni, Kwale County. Fully funded by
As part of ongoing stakeholder engagements for the Kenya National Research Festival (KNRF) 2025, the National Research Fund (NRF) held a strategic meeting with the Kenya Fisheries Service (KeFS) to
In line with ongoing stakeholder outreach ahead of the Kenya National Research Festival (KNRF) 2025, the National Research Fund (NRF) paid a courtesy visit to the Kenya Accreditation Service (KENAS).
As part of preparations for the Kenya National Research Festival (KNRF) 2025, the National Research Fund (NRF) continued its stakeholder engagement efforts with a courtesy visit to the Universities Fund.
INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PRE-FESTIVAL GRANTS CAPACITY STRENGTHENING-COHORT 2 FROM 13TH TO 15TH AUGUST 2025 IN NAKURU COUNTY The National Research Fund (NRF), established under the Science, Technology, and
The National Research Fund (NRF) participated in the inaugural meeting of the Technical Advisory Board of the Origin Research and Innovation Labs, Physical Hub of East Africa, held at Dedan
The National Research Fund (NRF), in partnership with Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST) and the local community, proudly participated in a tree planting exercise on the 19th
The National Research Fund (NRF) is a State Corporation established under the Science Technology and Innovation (ST&I) Act No. 28, Section 32 of 2013. The Fund is mandated to facilitate research to advance Science, Technology and Innovation.
Part VII of the ST&I Act, 2013, stipulates that the Fund will constitute a sum of money amounting to 2% of the country’s Gross Domestic Product every year and such other monies designated for the Fund by Parliament, donations, endowment or grants or gifts designated for the Fund.
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See MoreTheme: Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security, empowering Communities through Research, Science, Technology, and Innovation The National Research Fund (NRF), in...
See MoreThis grant supports well-defined collaborative research projects that bring benefits through the development of high-quality research products.
NRF initiates strategic international partnerships with different countries and funding agencies to enhance technical cooperation in the ST&I sector.
This grants addresses strategic and priority research interventions that are of national importance as the Board of Trustees may determine
This grant supports scientific seminars, forums, workshops & conferences.
This grant supports innovations from individuals, recognized institutions and firms for national development as recommended by KENIA.
This grant is directed to the commercialization of economically viable research projects.
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NRF collaborates with local and international development partners to fund joint research on areas of mutual interest.
These are grants provided to institutions for specialized and national strategic research facilities. The grant-making will be subject to a criterion.
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