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
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Exploring the Future of Food: Edible Insects as a Sustainable Delicacy (TETFAIR STORIES)
TETFAIR STORIES: Introduction TETFAIR STORIES: In recent years, the global spotlight has turned towards a unique and eco-friendly food source – edible insects. These tiny creatures are emerging as a viable solution to both food security concerns and malnutrition issues, particularly in countries like Nigeria. Amidst these challenges, the TETFAIR initiative has been at the forefront of pioneering change, specifically
Empowering Education through Innovative Solutions: The Flywheel Educational Kit (TETFAIR)
Introduction TETFAIR STORIES: TETFAIR is driven by a vision to bridge educational gaps and foster practical learning experiences in Nigerian institutions. One prominent challenge that plagues many educational setups is the scarcity of suitable laboratory equipment for hands-on physics and mechanical engineering experiments. This scarcity undermines students’ learning experiences, depriving them of essential practical insights. Specifically, the absence of modern
TETFAIR STORIES: Revolutionizing Nigerian Textile Cottage Industries: (TEAM 11)
TETFAIR STORIES TEAM 11: Introduction In Nigeria, the growth of small and medium-scale textile cottage industries is stifled by archaic drying and curing methods, resulting in inefficient production, inconsistent quality, and escalated costs. The absence of suitable automated textile printing dryers, capable of thriving under local conditions and erratic power supply, compounds these issues. The urgency to develop an automated
TETFAIR STORIES: From a Bird’s Eye View (Blue Bird Drone)
TETFAIR STORIES: In the heart of Nigeria’s agricultural landscape lies a pressing challenge that has long hindered the potential of farms across the nation. Avian infestations have emerged as a persistent and damaging issue, casting a shadow over the abundance of crops and grains that should sustain communities. These unwelcome birds relentlessly invade fields, causing substantial economic losses, compromising food
TETFAIR Stories: Innovation on Track with NIMTrack
Introduction In the vast landscape of Nigeria, where agriculture is not just a way of life but a backbone of the economy, farmers face a unique set of challenges. From the heart of this bustling agricultural sphere emerges a visionary solution that promises to transform animal management – NIMTrack, a wireless network-based system developed by TEAM 4 from TETFAIR. The
TETFAIR STORIES: A Digital Solid Fuel Stove is Cooking at TETFAIR (TEAM 13)
Introduction TETFAIR STORIES: According to a report from the United Nations in 2021, Nigeria had the highest number of child deaths worldwide due to pollution-related pneumonia standing at a staggering 70,000. Shockingly, UNICEF disclosed that 40% of these fatalities were attributed to indoor air pollution from solid cooking fuels. As a result of such morbid statistics, urgent action was imperative.
Revolutionizing Food Processing: TETFAIR’s Innovative Approach to Tackling Post-Harvest Losses
In the realm of innovation, stories often emerge from collaboration and ingenuity. Within the heart of this narrative lies TETFAIR, a collaborative initiative of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) and Innov8 Hub. From inception, TETFAIR has aimed to foster a dynamic environment where the Government, Academia and Industry could converge to tackle societal challenges and offer the possibility for
TETFAIR STORIES SO FAR: On the Road to Venture Creation
Introduction TETFAIR STORIES SO FAR: With TETFAIR’s third Bootcamp in full swing, teams have converged once again at Innov8 Hub, fueled by the shared ambition to catapult their prototypes to new heights of design and functionality. TETFAIR STORIES SO FAR: Accelerating with Brake Pads (TEAM 16) In the intricate operation of motor vehicles, very few components hold as much importance
TETFAIR STORIES SO FAR: A Hearing Aid and a Zobo-Making Machine
Introduction TETFAIR STORIES SO FAR: As the third TETFAIR Bootcamp takes flight, the collaborative efforts of TETFund and Innov8 Hub continue to illuminate a path for addressing societal challenges through innovative solutions, forging ahead towards the creation of successful ventures. Unfolding within the vibrant atmosphere of the third TETFAIR Bootcamp, participants have converged to elevate their prototypes to new heights
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