Research and Innovation Directorate, University of Ghana
Research organization · Legon, Ghana
Website: rid.ug.edu.gh. University of Ghana directorate for research, innovation, technology transfer and grants (formerly the Office of Research, Innovation and Development, ORID).
Recent activity confirmed, checked October 19, 2026.
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In context
Research and Innovation Directorate, University of Ghana is one of 8 research organizations in Legon listed in the Innovative EcoSystems registry, and one of 72 across Ghana.
The registry lists 26 innovation ecosystem organizations in Legon in all.
Research organizations carry out scientific and applied research outside the university system, from national laboratories to independent institutes.
Ghana scores 42.5 out of 100 on the IEPA (2024 edition), ranking 86 of 117 economies.
More research organizations in Legon
- University of Ghana Business School
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Legon - College of Basic and Applied Sciences, University of Ghana
Legon - Dairy Research, Improvement and Innovation Consortium (DRIInC)
Legon - Innovation Unit, Research and Innovation Directorate, University of Ghana
Legon - Department of Marketing and Entrepreneurship, UGBS
Legon - Careers and Counselling Directorate, University of Ghana
Legon
Elsewhere in Legon
- Nkabom Venture Quest
Accelerator - UG Innovation Enclave and Makerspace
Fab lab or makerspace - UGBS Innovation and Incubation Hub (UGBS Nest)
Incubator - UG Digital Youth Hub (Digital Youth Village)
Innovation hub - UG Alumni Angel Investors Network
Investor or fund - UG Start-Up Alumni Network
Network or association - UG-GNCCI Junior Chamber
Program - Technology Transfer, Commercialization and Intellectual Property Unit, University of Ghana
University or research institute
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