This article unpacks these key lessons, blending expert perspectives with real-world examples to serve as a go-to resource for Nigerian entrepreneurs.
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
Design Thinking for AI Startups: Innovating with a User-Centric Approach
Innov8 Hub facilitated a workshop titled “Design Thinking Approach for AI Startups.” Our goal? To equip aspiring entrepreneurs with the tools to navigate the exciting world of AI development, all while keeping the user at the heart of the process.
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.
