R4i 20 Closing Event: Innov8 Hub Hosts Deputy Speaker of the House of Reps and Executive Secretary of TETFund

The culmination of the 20th Edition of the Research for Impact initiative took place on February 16, 2024. Notable dignitaries, including the Deputy Speaker of the Federal House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, and the Executive Secretary of TETFund, Arc. Sonny Echono graced the event with their presence.

Innov8 Hub Hosts Inaugural Data Privacy Hackathon in Collaboration with NDPC

Innov8 Hub was proud to collaborate with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) in hosting the first-ever hackathon. The event Held on February 2nd, 2024, marking a significant step towards fostering innovation and engagement in this critical sector. A Week of Awareness and Action: The hackathon was part of the National Data Privacy Week, running from Jan. 28th to Feb.

R4i: Accelerating Innovation through Research & Development

Imagine a world where academic brilliance translates into impactful solutions for real-world problems. This transformative vision lies at the heart of the Research for Impact (R4i) initiative. R4i is a collaborative effort of TETFund and Innov8 Hub that empowers Nigerian academics to become agents of change.

R4i: A Journey from Ideas to Prototype and Value Creation

Introduction Research for Impact: Within the Nigerian Academia, some of the most novel ideas with potential for socio-economic development, are born. These ideas, cutting across various fields, hold the potential to recalibrate the fledgling state of the economy while simultaneously creating value for human capital.  However, academia often limits the impact of most research ideas, concentrating on publications that end

Partnerships & Collaboration: Acting US Ambassador to Nigeria Visits Innov8 Hub

As part of the mandate of establishing an ecosystem of innovation, start-up incubation and venture creation through partnerships & collaboration, Innov8 Hub extended a cordial welcome to David Greene, the Acting Ambassador of the United States of America in Nigeria, and his team, as they paid a courtesy visit.

R4i 17: Unlocking a New Chapter of Innovation

R4i 17: Introduction A thrilling new chapter of the Research for Impact initiative (R4i) unfolded today, January 15th, 2024. This collaborative effort between TETFund and Innov8 Hub has been a game-changer in Nigerian academia, empowering lecturers and researchers to transform their ideas into solutions with global impact in view. R4i 17 brings together diverse teams of 5, each composed of

My TETFAIR Journey: ENGR. EZEEMO U. JOSIAH

The idea that brought me to TETFAIR can be traced back to my studio, just before my appointment as a lecturer at Nnamdi Azikiwe University. In Nigeria’s textile industry, small and medium-sized textile cottage enterprises are plagued by the
absence of fast-paced and effective drying and curing methods, leading to inefficient production, inconsistent quality, and inflated cost.

My TETFAIR Journey: PROF. AYOTUNDE OLUTUMININU ADEBAMBO

Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta My TETFAIR journey began out of necessity. The strain placed on animals, farmers and researchers during the routine measurement of the morphometric characteristics of poultry birds is intolerable. These measurements are crucial for making informed decisions on the growth, development, and health status of birds and the poultry business by extension. The archaic method of

TETFAIR 1: A Successful Conclusion

The TETFund Alliance for Innovative Research (TETFAIR) wrapped up its inaugural edition on December 7th, 2023. This year-long program, initiated by TETFund in collaboration with Innov8 Hub, empowers Nigerian academics to transform their research into tangible innovations, solutions, and enterprise. TETFAIR 1: A Journey of Innovation TETFAIR 1 involved a series of intensive phases, starting with a bootcamp that kicked

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