Author: Innov8 Hub

An August (or Gust) of Innovation

August at Innov8 Hub was more than just another month on the calendar—it was a powerful gust of innovation that swept through our initiatives, activities, and collaborations. The 8th month of the year became a whirlwind of progress, pushing us forward in our mission to drive transformative change. Here’s a look at how we turned August into a collage of

TETFAIR 4 Heats Up: Prototype Development Begins at Innov8 Hub!

The TETFund Alliance for Innovative Research (TETFAIR) program continues its fourth edition, and things are getting exciting! Following successful phases in market validation, business modeling, and high-level design, TETFAIR 4 has arrived at the initial Prototype Development Bootcamp stage at Innov8 Hub. TETFAIR 4 brings together brilliant minds from universities across Nigeria. Selected based on their innovative ideas, these participants

Innovation in Action: A Look Back at Innov8 Hub’s Thrilling July

July, the seventh month of the Gregorian calendar, is named after Julius Caesar, a Roman leader known for his pragmatic and innovative spirit. At Innov8 Hub, the month of July has historically been a month of significant innovative advancement and change. This spirit of progress aligns perfectly with the Hub’s mission to foster innovation and create sustainable impact. Just as

Science Granting Councils Initiative Launches at Innov8 Hub

Eighteen Nigerian lecturers are celebrating a major achievement after being awarded a $250,000 grant from the Science Granting Councils Initiative (SGCI). This exciting development comes after their participation at the Research for Impact Research for Impact Initiative (R4i) initiative, a collaborative effort between TETFund and Innov8 Hub. The SGCI is a multi-funded program that strengthens research and development (R&D) capabilities

Building Innovation In Nigeria’s Civil Service: Innov8 Hub Hosts Productive Meeting With Office of The Head of Service

The OHCSF has a commendable track record of promoting innovation through their ongoing initiative, a Civil Service Innovation Competition. This competition, currently in its fourth edition, has successfully generated over 13 innovative ideas with each iteration. However, the delegates acknowledged the potential for these ideas to become stale without proper technical and business support. To bridge this gap, they expressed their desire to collaborate with reputable hubs like Innov8 Hub to transform these ideas into Minimum Viable Products (MVPs) and beyond, ensuring their lasting impact.

TETFAIR 4: The High-Level Design Bootcamp Wraps Up

The TETFAIR 4 project has just taken a critical step forward with the successful completion of the High-Level Design (HLD) bootcamp. This intensive period saw participants from different universities and polytechnics in Nigeria, facilitators, and technical experts converge at Innov8 Hub for brainstorming, collaboration, and strategic planning

TETFAIR 2 & 3 Returns with Prototype Development Bootcamp

TETFund and Innov8: Imagine a program that empowers Nigerian academics, researchers, and innovators to turn their ideas into solutions that address real-world challenges. That’s exactly what the TETFund Alliance for Innovative Research (TETFAIR) achieves. This year-long program, specifically the 2nd and 3rd editions, focuses on participants from government-owned polytechnics and technical colleges of education across Nigeria.  But TETFAIR, a program

NASRDA Visits Innov8 Hub: Satellite Technology Development in Nigeria

Innov8 Hub recently welcomed a delegation from the Centre for Satellite Technology Development (CSTD) at the National Space Research & Development Agency (NASRDA). This exciting visit aimed to explore training opportunities and avenues for knowledge exchange in satellite technology development in Nigeria.

Innov8 Hub and NTA Knowledge Host 2024 Science Quiz Competition

Innov8 Hub was abuzz with excitement and suspense on the 10th of May, 2024, as we hosted the 4th edition of the Science Quiz Competition, a prestigious initiative organized by NTA Knowledge, the educational arm of Nigeria’s largest television network, in collaboration with Innov8 Hub. This year’s edition saw a fantastic turnout, bringing together nine of Abuja’s brightest secondary schools:

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