TETFAIR is a year-long programme, sponsored by TETFUND.
A unique opportunity for researchers and academics in Nigerian Universities to transform their ideas into market-driven solutions, Including the development and fabrication of prototypes.
Selected teams of researchers and academic staff, who have ideas for innovative solutions in one of our areas of focus, will be taken through a journey that combines Technology and product development along with venture creation.
Offered Benefits
The 12 month journey runs both in person and online and includes:
- Practical training, tailored mentorship, integration of tools for entrepreneurial and creative thinking and behavior, business model development, alongside product and technology development methodologies, advanced design methods, and familiarity with the world of patents and economic aspects of entrepreneurship.
- Access to the INNOV8 HUB in Abuja – an ultramodern fabrication and innovation center designated for the development of prototypes with the support of professional experts.
- An all-expense paid training in Abuja which will cover flights, accommodation, feeding and daily stipends.
- Opportunity to showcase the innovations to relevant potential design partners/ strategic partners/ investors (local and foreign)
- The journey is designed and facilitated in collaboration with international experts from the acclaimed Zell entrepreneurship program. The technology development journey will include hands-on support from experts in collaboration with Makelab. The program will also include collaborations with the renowned Technion.
Application Process
Go to Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) on www.innov8hub.ng to apply
Application Process
The application form will be filled by one team member representing the team and the idea. Before you start the application process please make sure to have:
- Personal details and contact details of all your team members (Name, address, Date of birth, email, phone, Degree and role)
- A PowerPoint presentation saved as a PDF that includes 3 slides max – please click here for an example and follow the exact guidelines on what should be included in your presentation
- Video link – if there is any relevant video you would want to share.
- This Endorsement Form signed by your vice chancellor’s office (Please download it, fill it, get it signed and scanned, you will be asked to upload it in the process of the application)
- The application platform involves recording a video of yourself so please use a device that has a camera for the application process.