The Center for Research, Development, and Technology Incubation (CRDTI) is dedicated to fostering enhanced capabilities, performance, and ethical standards within the private sector, thereby contributing to the advancement of a high-performance national economy. Through strong partnerships with the private sector and active involvement in curriculum development, as well as staff and student internship programs, CRDTI strives to achieve its mission.

KEY OBJECTIVES

CRDTI's key objectives include:

1. Facilitating Access to Emergent Technologies: CRDTI ensures that new and emergent technologies are readily accessible to facilitate the swift development of ideas into innovative products, services, and solutions. This accessibility enables the resolution of prevailing challenges and enhances the economic livelihood of individuals and businesses alike.

2. Commercial Development of Research Results: The center ensures that the commercial development of research results aligns with the institution's educational, research, and public/private service missions. By fostering a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship, CRDTI seeks to maximize the impact of its research endeavors on society.

3. Protecting Academic Freedom: CRDTI upholds the academic freedom of faculties, institutes, schools, and departments regarding the publication of their research findings. This commitment ensures the integrity and independence of scholarly pursuits within the institution.

4. Encouraging an Entrepreneurial Environment: CRDTI fosters an entrepreneurial environment by implementing rewards and protections that incentivize innovation, discoveries, and the development and transfer of new knowledge and skills. These efforts benefit both the public and private sectors, driving economic growth and societal progress.

5. Establishing Equitable Principles: CRDTI establishes principles for determining and protecting the interests of the institution, originators, and sponsors concerning innovations generated by university staff, the university itself, and its collaborators. These principles ensure equitable outcomes for all parties involved in the innovation process.

Vision 

CRDTI envisions a dynamic research ecosystem where innovative solutions emerge to drive positive change in the private sector. Through pioneering research endeavours, we aim to revolutionize work attitudes, procedures, productivity, and foster sustainable growth, thereby becoming a catalyst for economic advancement and prosperity.

Mission 

At CRDTI, we are dedicated to conducting cutting-edge research that directly impacts the private sector, enhancing its competitiveness and sustainability. We are committed to nurturing a culture of excellence and innovation, guided by our mandate to strengthen demand-driven research capabilities among staff and students, increase the quality and quantity of research outputs, foster product development in collaboration with industry partners, integrate private sector needs into our research endeavors, optimize revenue generation through technology commercialization, and establish robust support systems to incentivize and reward research excellence. By leveraging partnerships, fostering collaboration, and embracing entrepreneurial spirit, we strive to transform ideas into tangible solutions that empower businesses and drive regional development.