The government of Tanzania has set aside funds to facilitate the translation of research into innovation. Opening the  annual IHI retreat at White Sands Hotel in Dar es Salaam on Monday January 16, 2011, COSTECH Director General said the government has funds to support post doctoral programmes leading to innovation. Dr. Hassan Mshinda said the role of the newly established the Arusha-based Nelson Mandela African Institute of Science and Technology is meant to promote innovation in science and technology.