The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is the foremost national science and technology institution in Ghana. It was established in its present form by NLC Decree 293 of 1968 and later re-established by the CISR Act 521 of 1996. However, its origins can be traced back to the former National Research Council (NCR), which was established in 1959.
The main objective of the Fund is to generate a consistent and stable flow of financial resources to support scientific research and technological innovation to drive social inclusion and sustainable socio-economic development through the implementation of technology transfer and developmental projects towards wealth creation in industries and local communities.
Specifically, the Fund seeks to: