NOTAP (National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion) is a Federal Government agency under the Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology, responsible for regulating technology transfer agreements, promoting local innovation, and strengthening Nigeria’s technological development.

• Registration of technology transfer agreements
• Intellectual Property (IP) support and patent facilitation
• Technology advisory and evaluation
• Promotion of local research and innovation
• Capacity building for researchers and institutions

Any company or organization in Nigeria entering into an agreement with a foreign technical partner involving:
Trademarks
Patents and know-how
Technical services
Software licensing
Franchise agreements must register the agreement with NOTAP for approval.

Submit the signed agreement, corporate documents, payment terms, and related materials to NOTAP for review. Submission can be done at the NOTAP office or through approved digital channels.

• Relevance and value of the technology
• Fairness of fees and royalties
• Provisions for local skill development
• Absence of restrictive clauses
• Alignment with national policies

Typically 2–4 weeks, depending on the completeness and accuracy of submitted documents.

Yes. NOTAP supports innovators with patent advisory services, documentation, facilitation, and innovation management guidance.

NOTAP primarily provides guidance, facilitation, and linkages to funding bodies. Direct funding may not always be provided.

Yes. Individuals can submit research outputs or inventions for evaluation and patent support.

Yes, statutory fees apply depending on the type of agreement and regulatory guidelines.

Yes. NOTAP organizes training and capacity-building programmes on IP, innovation management, and technology development.

To ensure Nigeria receives fair, appropriate, and beneficial technology while promoting local content and preventing capital flight.

You can reach NOTAP through the contact details provided on the official Contact Page of the website.