National Research & Innovation Fund-NRIF The Gambia

08/10/2026

Pink October at NRIF!

Today, the team came together in pink to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month and stand in solidarity with everyone affected by breast cancer.

From “Detect It! Treat It! Defeat It!” to simply showing up in pink, it was a small but meaningful reminder of the importance of awareness, early detection, treatment and support.

Beyond the work we do, moments like this remind us of the importance of coming together as a team for causes that matter.

We wear pink. We raise awareness. We stand together.

02/10/2026

Strengthening Africa’s innovation ecosystem through collaboration.

On the sidelines of the All Partners Forum 2026 in Windhoek, Namibia, the National Research & Innovation Fund-NRIF The Gambia joined fellow members of the Innovation Agencies in Africa Network (IAA) Network for engagements focused on strengthening , exchange and coordinated across Africa’s innovation ecosystem.

The Network brings together African innovation agencies to advance peer learning, capacity strengthening, joint programming and strategic partnerships.

, together with other new members of the Network, also received its official membership plaque, formally marking our membership in this growing continental platform.

For NRIF, membership provides an opportunity to connect with peer institutions across Africa, share experiences, explore joint initiatives and contribute to conversations on how innovation can be better financed, supported, commercialised and scaled across the continent.

As The Gambia strengthens its national research and innovation ecosystem, these continental partnerships will be important in creating new opportunities for learning, collaboration and impact.

Stronger networks. Shared knowledge. Greater opportunities for African innovation.

01/10/2026

One week to go!

The deadline for the National Green Innovation Challenge 2026 is just one week away.

Upper Basic and Senior Secondary Schools across The Gambia with innovative ideas for addressing environmental challenges are encouraged to apply and turn their ideas into action.

Deadline: 8 October 2026

Apply here: https://lnkd.in/e6NPdY7m

Check the flyer for more details and don’t miss the opportunity to be part of this exciting challenge.

29/09/2026

From commitment to action: strengthening Africa’s research and innovation systems.

The National Research & Innovation Fund-NRIF The Gambia is participating in the All Partners Forum 2026, currently taking place in Windhoek, Namibia.

Representing , our Executive Director, Professor Momodou Sallah , and Executive Officer, Ms. Maimuna Ceesay, have joined Science Granting Councils, researchers, funders, policymakers and technical partners from across Africa and beyond to engage on strengthening research and innovation systems across the continent.

Held under the theme “From Commitment to Action,” the Forum provides a platform to explore practical cooperation, coordinated research investment, strategic partnerships and effective implementation, while examining how , and can contribute more meaningfully to Africa’s .

For NRIF, participation in this Forum is an opportunity to learn, connect and contribute to conversations shaping the future of research and innovation financing in Africa, while strengthening partnerships that can create opportunities for Gambian researchers, innovators and institutions.

From commitment to action. From partnerships to impact.

28/09/2026

25/09/2026

Building the investment architecture behind the NRIF Endowment Fund.

The National Research & Innovation Fund-NRIF The Gambia is pleased to introduce its six-member Endowment Investment Committee, established to provide strategic and for the effective stewardship of the NRIF Endowment Fund.

The Committee brings together accomplished professionals with diverse expertise in , , , and strategic . Together, they will help shape and oversee an investment approach focused on protecting, growing and sustainably managing the Fund’s endowment resources for long-term impact.

The establishment of the Committee marks another important step in strengthening the institutional and financial needed to sustainably finance research and innovation in The Gambia.

Swipe through to meet the members of the NRIF Endowment Investment Committee and discover the expertise they bring to this important mandate.

Strong institutions require strong systems, sound governance and strategic stewardship.

22/09/2026

Strengthening UK–The Gambia collaboration in research and innovation.

The National Research & Innovation Fund-NRIF The Gambia, led by Executive Director Professor Momodou Sallah, today met with Ella Penton-Voak, Deputy High Commissioner at the UK in The Gambia, for discussions on opportunities to deepen collaboration between The Gambia and the United Kingdom in research and innovation.

The engagement provided an opportunity to introduce NRIF’s mandate and strategic direction, while exploring areas of mutual interest, including research and innovation initiatives, knowledge , and strengthening for Gambian researchers and innovators.

The discussions also highlighted the potential for stronger linkages between research, innovation and national development priorities, creating opportunities for institutions and researchers in both countries to collaborate around shared challenges and emerging opportunities.

NRIF looks forward to building on the conversation and identifying practical areas for collaboration that can translate into meaningful opportunities for researchers, innovators and institutions.

15/09/2026

Strengthening governance. Advancing the mandate. Building for impact.

The NRIF Governing Board today convened its 4th Board Meeting since the establishment of the National Research & Innovation Fund-NRIF The Gambia, chaired by Board Chairperson, Dr. Ebrima Sall.

Held at the NRIF Secretariat, the meeting provided an important opportunity to take stock of institutional progress and look ahead. Executive Director, Professor Momodou Sallah, presented the Quarterly Report, the draft 10-Year Strategic , the NRIF Work-plan , highlighting key activities and milestones, alongside other matters critical to the Fund’s continued development.

As NRIF continues to build the systems, partnerships and strategic foundations required to finance and strengthen research and innovation in , strong governance remains central to our journey.

The work continues. The foundation is getting stronger.

14/09/2026

Did you know?

Every NRIF application goes through a technical assessment by subject-matter experts before moving forward.

It’s all part of ensuring a fair, rigorous and evidence-informed process for identifying research and innovation ideas with the potential to make a difference.

From proposals to possibilities.