At our university, research and innovation is driven by a strategy of gearing research towards Chairs and institutionally approved Niche Areas and CITSIs, which promote innovative research for the economic development of the country and also enjoy international recognition. In line with this, TUT focuses its research resources (people, infrastructure and funding) into carefully selected R&I areas. This promotes accelerated development of research and innovation and advance the realisation of TUT’s goal to become a fully recognised research institution able to participate in the National System of Innovation and internationally.