National Research and Innovation Institute Act, no. 6 of 2026

This Act provides form the establishment of the National Research and Innovation Institute, whose roles and responsibilities are: strengthening operational coordination across the research, development and innovation ecosystem; undertaking strategic research for the identification, development and growth of new economic sectors and pillars of the economy; find practical, evidence-based solutions to pressing national challenges, including but not limited to: climate resilience, food security, public health, digital transformation, ocean economy development, energy sustainability, energy sovereignty, gentrification, social inequality and work-life balance; mobilising and diversifying resources for research and innovation, including public, private, philanthropic and international sources; promoting the technological advancement of the public and private sectors in Mauritius through focus on innovation. The Act concerns: research for new economic sectors; organisational structure of the Institute; roles of the various Divisions; administration and governance of the Institute; setting up of the Coordinating Council and the Scientific Advisory Council; financial provisions; protection of intellectual property.