My TETFAIR journey commenced when a team of researchers from Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, conceived the idea of utilising basalt-based composite material for the production of vehicle brake pads. In the operation of vehicles, few components carry as much significance and importance as the brake pad.
My TETFAIR Journey: ABUBAKAR SHINKAFI (PhD)
Reflecting on my TETFAIR experience, I have undergone a significant shift in mindset—from a primarily research-based approach to one that leans more towards innovation and enterprise. TETFAIR acted as a catalyst for translating my academic ideas into a real-world business context.
R4i Returns with Cohort 14
Introduction: Research and Development is the bedrock of some of the world’s novel innovations. Ideas from Academia have proven over time to generate solutions with potential to change the outlook of the world. From Albert Einstein, to Marie Curie and Nigeria’s own Philip Emegwali, solutions from the Ivory Tower (Academia) have shaped the outlook of the world over time. In
TETFAIR 2 & 3: Ushering in a Paradigm Shift in the Nigerian Academia
Introduction: The TETFund Alliance for Innovative Research (TETFAIR) is a year-long program that supports academics, researchers, technologists, and innovators from government tertiary institutions across Nigeria to translate their ideas into innovation, solutions, and enterprises. The 2nd and 3rd editions of TETFAIR commenced simultaneously on November 6th, 2023, featuring a hybrid of academics from polytechnics and technical colleges of education in
Innov8 Hub Becomes a Member of AfriLabs
Introduction As part of our continuous pursuit of enhancing the innovation, technology and venture creation ecosystem in Nigeria, we are thrilled to announce our partnership with AfriLabs Association, a resourceful innovation-focused organization. Empowering African Innovation Ecosystem AfriLabs Association is at the forefront of empowering and uniting communities of innovators, entrepreneurs, and stakeholders across diverse African countries. Their commitment to nurturing
R4i 13: A New Wave of Innovation
Introduction A new wave of innovation within the Nigerian Academia is emerging. This wave, buoyed by TETFund in collaboration with Innov8 Hub, is leading a paradigm shift within the Nigerian Academia. The collaboration resulted in the initiation of the Research for Impact (R4i) initiative. The Research for Impact initiative aims to accelerate innovation for addressing challenges generated by the United
Research for Impact: Cohort 13 Commences at Innov8 Hub
Introduction: The Research for Impact (R4i) initiative is back in action with its 13th cohort. R4i, a collaboration between TETFund and Innov8 Hub, remains at the forefront of Research and Development, with a unique focus on generating ideas from the Nigerian Academia and transforming them into impactful solutions. Within 10 days, participants in their teams, will tackle challenges arising from
R4i 12: Shaping The Face of Innovation in Nigeria
The Research for Impact (R4i) Initiative of TETFund in collaboration with Innov8 Hub, is paving the way for innovation in Nigeria through research and development, tailored towards the Nigerian Academia. R4i empowers members of the Nigerian Academia to transform their research findings into innovative solutions. These solutions aim to tackle critical challenges within the nation, all accomplished within a span
Transforming Ideas into Innovation: The R4i Initiative
Introduction: The Research for Impact (R4i) Initiative is at the forefront of fostering synergy among the Government, Academia, and Industry. This groundbreaking initiative is a collaboration between TETFund and Innov8 Hub. R4i is consistently catalyzing the transformation of academic ideas in Nigeria into innovative solutions that align with global best practices. R4i 11 Closing Event Recap: On September 29, 2023,
Fostering Innovation Through Collaborative Hub Ecosystems
Collaboration, Hubs & the ecosystem: Introduction Collaboration, Hubs & the ecosystem: Within today’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, fostering innovation and nurturing the growth of startups, SMEs, and the public sector hinges on the power of collaboration. At Innov8 Hub, we champion a belief that by forging alliances and partnerships with other hubs, we can finesse models to better serve our community. This
