Per the statutes of Kumasi Technical University, the mandate of CRDTI include the following:

1. CRDTI shall conduct quality and innovative research that positively impacts on work attitudes, procedures, productivity and growth of the private sector
2. The head of CRDTI shall be a senior member appointed by Council on the recommendation of Appointments and Promotions Committee
3. The Head shall supervise and manage the activities of the Center
4. The functions of CRDTI are as follows:
5. Strengthen private sector demand – driven research capabilities of staff and students of the university
6. Increase the quality and quantity of demand – driven research of the university 
7. Promote product development in partnership with the private sector
8. Integrate private sector requirements into research activities in the university
9. Liaise with the center for business development to maximize revenue through commercialization of research and technology output to the private sector
10. Establish research and innovation fund to reward systems to support research