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NATIONAL OFFICE FOR TECHNOLOGY ACQUISITION AND PROMOTION (NOTAP)
Facilitating Science Research and Development within Institutions and Promoting strong Indigenous
Technology in Nigeria
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Call for Indication of Interest
About Us
More than just
an Agency
of the Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology
NOTAP was established in response to Nigeria’s need to facilitate the emergence of a strong STI system
and
equally saddled with the responsibility of tracking the inflow of foreign technology in the country, as
well as promoting indigenous technology, research and development results from various institutions in
Nigeria.
Vision
To move Nigeria from the periphery to the dominant centre of global
industrial power structure within the shortest possible time and make her a major global
powerhouse of the 21st century through an efficient technology acquisition strategy and a vibrant
innovation and R&D commercialisation programme.
Mission
To ensure the acceleration of Nigeria's drive towards a rapid
technological revolution by an efficient acquisition/absorption of foreign and concerted
development of indigenous technological capability through a proactive promotion of innovation and
commercialisation of technology.
Functions of NOTAP
The encouragement of a more efficient process for the identification and
selection of foreign technology.
The development of the negotiation skills of Nigerians with a view to ensuring
the acquirement of the best contractual terms and conditions by Nigerian parties entering into
any contract or agreement for the transfer of foreign technology.
The provision of a more efficient process for the adaptation of imported technology.
The registration of all contracts or agreements having effect in Nigeria on the
date of the coming into force of this Act, and of all contracts and agreements
hereafter entered into, for the transfer of foreign technology to Nigerian parties.
DOWNLOAD NOTAP ACT
OUR SERVICES
Why we wake up every single day
01
Technology Transfer and Registration
Read
02
Technology Innovation and Commercialization
Read
03
Technology Acquisition and Research Coordination
Read
04
Corporate Planning
Read
05
Human Resources and Finance Management
Read
06
Technology Advisory and Support Services
Read
Gallery
Some recent activities in pictures
Commissioning of the new NOTAP BUILDING 2
Commissioning of the new NOTAP Building
NOTAP commissions a Science lab at Michael Okpara University of
Agriculture, Umudike on May 23, 2024
NOTAP Commissions IPTTO in FURE Delta State
Courtesy Visit by Abdukadir Kure University, Minna, Niger State on
June 11, 2024
Courtesy Visit to Zinox Technologies Limited
Courtesy Visit to Microsoft on June 13th, 2024
Publications
Important documents, forms, and articles
Requirements for the Registration of Technology Transfer Agreements.
Download
National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion ACT.
Download
A Brief Guide on drafting of Patent Specifications
Download
(Individual) Sample of Completely Filled Patent Application Form.
Download
(Corporate) Sample of Completely Filled Patent Application Form
Download
NOTAP Patent Application Form
Download
NBTI seeks to partner with NOTAP in promoting Technology Transfer
Download
DTCN seeks bilateral relationship with NOTAP to drive Digital Transformation
Download
NATIONAL OFFICE FOR TECHNOLOGY ACQUISITION AND PROMOTION (NOTAP)
Facilitating Science Research and Development within Institutions and Promoting strong Indigenous
Technology in Nigeria
Download NOTAP ACT
Call for Indication of Interest
About Us
More than just
an Agency
of the Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology
NOTAP was established in response to Nigeria’s need to facilitate the emergence of a strong STI system
and
equally saddled with the responsibility of tracking the inflow of foreign technology in the country, as
well as promoting indigenous technology, research and development results from various institutions in
Nigeria.
Vision
To move Nigeria from the periphery to the dominant centre of global
industrial power structure within the shortest possible time and make her a major global
powerhouse of the 21st century through an efficient technology acquisition strategy and a vibrant
innovation and R&D commercialisation programme.
Mission
To ensure the acceleration of Nigeria's drive towards a rapid
technological revolution by an efficient acquisition/absorption of foreign and concerted
development of indigenous technological capability through a proactive promotion of innovation and
commercialisation of technology.
Functions of NOTAP
The encouragement of a more efficient process for the identification and
selection of foreign technology.
The development of the negotiation skills of Nigerians with a view to ensuring
the acquirement of the best contractual terms and conditions by Nigerian parties entering into
any contract or agreement for the transfer of foreign technology.
The provision of a more efficient process for the adaptation of imported technology.
The registration of all contracts or agreements having effect in Nigeria on the
date of the coming into force of this Act, and of all contracts and agreements
hereafter entered into, for the transfer of foreign technology to Nigerian parties.
DOWNLOAD NOTAP ACT
OUR SERVICES
Why we wake up every single day
01
Technology Transfer and Registration
Read
02
Technology Innovation and Commercialization
Read
03
Technology Acquisition and Research Coordination
Read
04
Corporate Planning
Read
05
Human Resources and Finance Management
Read
06
Technology Advisory and Support Services
Read
Gallery
Some recent activities in pictures
Commissioning of the new NOTAP BUILDING 2
Commissioning of the new NOTAP Building
NOTAP commissions a Science lab at Michael Okpara University of
Agriculture, Umudike on May 23, 2024
NOTAP Commissions IPTTO in FURE Delta State
Courtesy Visit by Abdukadir Kure University, Minna, Niger State on
June 11, 2024
Courtesy Visit to Zinox Technologies Limited
Courtesy Visit to Microsoft on June 13th, 2024
Publications
Important documents, forms, and articles
Requirements for the Registration of Technology Transfer Agreements.
Download
National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion ACT.
Download
A Brief Guide on drafting of Patent Specifications
Download
(Individual) Sample of Completely Filled Patent Application Form.
Download
(Corporate) Sample of Completely Filled Patent Application Form
Download
NOTAP Patent Application Form
Download
NBTI seeks to partner with NOTAP in promoting Technology Transfer
Download
DTCN seeks bilateral relationship with NOTAP to drive Digital Transformation
Download