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This is 2025
Innov8 Wrapped
And here is a recap of our programs for the year....
- Drumrolls Please....
The Research for Impact (R4i) initiative is a transformative two weeks program that guides academic researchers through a vital mindset shift from focusing on publications to driving research that delivers real-world solutions. As its name suggests, R4i equips participants to translate research into impactful innovations that address pressing socio-economic challenges.
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TETFAIR
The TETFUND Alliance for Innovative Research (TETFAIR) is a transformative, year-long initiative established by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) in collaboration with Innov8 Hub. Designed for academics, researchers, and innovators within Nigerian tertiary institutions, TETFAIR aims to translate viable research ideas into impactful, market-ready, and scalable enterprise solutions.
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I-FAIR
Innovation Fellowship for Aspiring Inventors and Researchers (I-FAIR) is a pioneering initiative led by the Embassy of the State of Israel in Nigeria. The mission is to empower Nigerian innovators and entrepreneurs with the tools, resources, and support they need to transform bold ideas into impactful, scalable solutions designed in Nigeria, for Nigeria.
Born from a shared vision to address local challenges through locally-driven innovation, i-FAIR is inspiring a new generation of entrepreneurs and advancing Nigeria toward becoming a startup-driven economy.
Cohort 4 is Ongoing...
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SGCI
The Science Granting Councils Initiative (SGCI) is a one-year, intensive capacity-building and product development journey designed specifically for academics, researchers, and innovators, particularly those alumni from the Research for Impact (R4I) program. The SGCI initiative plays a key role in strengthening national research and innovation ecosystem by implementing competitive funding schemes that stimulate high-impact research and innovation in tertiary institutions.
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TIW
The Transformative Innovation Workshop (TIW) is a hybrid program designed to drive community- and institution-focused research and innovation. TIW empowers participants to identify real challenges within institutions and their surrounding communities, and to co-create practical solutions that address them. The program bridges the gap between academic or institutional insight and real-world application, through a deeply experiential learning model.
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ASIP
The Academic Solutions Incubation Program (ASIP) is a 60-day hybrid initiative designed to support standout alumni of the TETFAIR program in advancing their innovations from early-stage prototypes (MVPs) into market-ready, investment-worthy ventures. ASIP bridges the gap between research-driven innovation and commercial viability through a strategic blend of expert mentorship, market validation, technical refinement, and tailored business development support.
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Innov8 Learn
At Innov8 Hub, a leading ecosystem for innovation, technology development, startup incubation, research commercialization, and local content development, we believe in nurturing the next generation through structured, experiential learning. That’s why we’ve designed the Innov8 Learn Holiday Bootcamp, a transformative program aimed at inspiring curiosity and building capacity in innovation, STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics), and sustainability for young minds.
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That's not all, we also had the Ecolab showcase ...
Innov8 Hub’s EcoLAB, the sustainability innovation arm of the Hub, participated in the Vocational Festival 2025, an event that celebrated skills, creativity, and innovation across Nigeria.
The Vocational Festival 2025 brought together vocational training centres, students, industry leaders, and policymakers in a collaborative space designed to spotlight the importance of skill-based education in driving socio-economic growth. As the first of its kind, the festival provided a dynamic platform for showcasing innovations that merge craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology and sustainability.
At the festival, EcoLAB demonstrated how vocational training can intersect with green innovation to build a more sustainable future.
The team showcased eco-friendly prototypes, products, and materials developed through sustainable production processes, illustrating practical applications of science, design, and environmental stewardship. These projects embodied Innov8 Hub’s commitment to creating sustainable solutions that improve lives and foster community-driven innovation across Africa.
And in line with the spirit of the festive season, we want to wish you a Merry Christmas and a prosperous year ahead !
2025 was great , we hope for an even better year. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
