In a move to advance local research and development (R&D) and innovation, the Ministry of Science and Technology, through its line agency, NIHERST launched the national science and technology research database, STResearchTT, on 27 May at the International Waterfront Centre in Port-of Spain. STResearchTT is a key aspect of the country’s STI infrastructure, facilitating greater collaboration among scientists, research institutions, the productive sector and civil society, therefore stimulating local innovation and scientific achievement. It will provide access to biodata on Trinidad and Tobago researchers and their research interests in an effort to give greater visibility to the capacities of research professionals, and to stimulate more interdisciplinary research efforts – nationally and internationally. STResearchTT will also document the research activities undertaken by public and private institutions in Trinidad and Tobago.