The Research for Impact Bootcamp commenced today at Innov8 Hub, and it’s generating quite a buzz. R4i is a ground-breaking initiative of TETFund in collaboration with Innov8 Hub. It aims to equip members of Nigerian academia from various public higher institutions with the necessary skills, processes and procedures needed to create innovative solutions from their research ideas, in order to tackle real-world challenges.
After a rigorous selection process, 18 lecturers were chosen to participate in the Research for Impact (R4i) initiative. Over the duration of this Bootcamp, participants will work alongside mentors and experts at Innov8 Hub for 11 days. The ultimate goal is to transform their ideas into innovative solutions aligned with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.
Innov8 Hub extended a warm welcome to the participants and explained the core objectives of the initiative. Participants will spend 11 days at Innov8 Hub, where they will engage in mind-mapping sessions, workshops, ideation, problem-definition, and pragmatic steps to turn their research ideas into innovative solutions.
For more information on the Research for Impact, Bootcamp, stay tuned to our digital platforms or visit https://innov8hub.ng/research-for-impact-workshop-3-0-commences/. Join us as we follow the progress of these innovative academics and their groundbreaking ideas!