Federal Institute of Industrial Research (Establishment) Act, 2023 (FIIR Act)

What Is This Policy?

The Federal Institute of Industrial Research (Establishment) Act, 2023 (FIIR Act) is Nigeria's legislative framework to establish a dedicated national body for industrial research and development. The Institute is tasked with bridging the gap between scientific research and industrial application, transforming R&D outputs into market-ready technologies that drive rapid industrialisation and socio-economic development across micro, small, medium and large-scale industries in Nigeria.

Who Does It Target?

Micro, small, medium and large-scale industries in Nigeria seeking technology-based solutions Entrepreneurs and investors seeking techno-economic evaluations of technology-based enterprises Tertiary institutions and research bodies seeking collaborative R&D and training partnerships Public and private sector organisations requiring consultancy, quality control and industrial troubleshooting services Multinational companies and indigenous firms in joint venture and technology acquisition arrangements Food, agro-allied, pulp & paper, packaging and engineering industries

What Does It Aim to Achieve?

Establish a body corporate with perpetual succession to conduct industrial research up to pilot plant level Develop and commercialise indigenous technologies in food, agro-allied, pulp & paper, packaging and equipment fabrication Accelerate Nigeria's industrialisation through applied R&D, technology transfer and techno-entrepreneurship programmes Ensure compliance with quality standards for foods and industrial products across Nigerian industries Foster joint ventures between multinationals and certified indigenous companies for technology acquisition Generate revenue for the Institute through consultancy, royalties, patents and commercialisation of innovations

Key Features

Establishes the Federal Institute of Industrial Research as a body corporate with perpetual succession. Focuses on conducting industrial research and development to bridge scientific research and industrial application. Aims to transform R&D outputs into market-ready technologies for various industries including micro, small, medium, and large-scale sectors.

Legal Framework

Federal Institute of Industrial Research (Establishment) Act, 2023; Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021 (contextual); National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP) Act; Pensions Reform Act 2014; Public Officers Protection Act

Current Status

In force. The Federal Institute of Industrial Research Act 2023 has been enacted and the Institute is being established as an operational body for industrial R&D and technology transfer in Nigeria.