October 3, 2023
The WIPO Nigeria Office (WNO), in collaboration with its implementing partner, The Orbra Company, is delighted to announce the selection of 56 outstanding entrepreneurs from over 450 applications for the WIPO IP Labs program in Nigeria.
Launched in August 2023, the WIPO IP Labs invited innovators across Nigeria to apply for a virtual incubation and acceleration program focused on leveraging intellectual property (IP) to drive business growth. Applications were evaluated based on criteria including viability, sustainability, IP potential, diversity, and local impact.
After a rigorous evaluation process, the following 56 innovators were chosen as participants, representing diverse industries, backgrounds and locations across Nigeria:
|
S/N |
NAME OF PARTICIPANT |
BUSINESS NAME |
|
1 |
ARTHUR ALUMBA |
BeApt Consults Ltd |
|
2 |
JUMMAI VICTOR TELA |
Topcity Agrihub |
|
3 |
PRECIOUS OLUFEMI ADEPOJU |
Predcyclers |
|
4 |
MICHAEL ADEOYE |
Jumpframe |
|
5 |
SHABAN HARUNA |
Serena Space Digital Innovation |
|
6 |
AUGUSTA OKAFOR |
Africa Medical Marketplace |
|
7 |
STEPHEN ADEYEMO |
Resavation |
|
8 |
TERNENGE IKPAAHINDI |
Yawa Technologies Limited |
|
9 |
OBOT UMOH |
Moriah native foods |
|
10 |
DAN EBOH |
The Bow |
|
11 |
DUNBE BIRSAN |
Green Energy enterprises |
|
12 |
INIOBONG JOHN |
Tonersublime |
|
13 |
JOHN ADAKOLE |
Ecoclimate Foundation |
|
14 |
AISHA BALA |
ZAIF'S AGRO-VENTURES |
|
15 |
BASHIR ABBA KYARI |
Sustainable Agriculture Training and Support Center (SATASC) |
|
16 |
ABDULAZEEZ SALAHUDEEN |
Wasty Wealth |
|
17 |
UTHMAN ALAO |
D-Tracker |
|
18 |
UZOMA ONYEKACHI |
Medicine.com |
|
19 |
JOSHUA ABEL |
EmJo Farms and Foods |
|
20 |
ADEYINKA MEDUOYE |
AptConnect |
|
21 |
THOMAS JAMES |
TED Innovative Solutions Limited |
|
22 |
JOHNSON JOHNSON |
Mayks BioSolarDrip |
|
23 |
PAM GYANG |
Foodplus9ja Market Place |
|
24 |
CHARLES UMEH |
Parkers Mobile Clinic |
|
25 |
OLUWATOMISIN FAWEHINMI |
Journeying with Writers |
|
26 |
TEMIDAYO YEMI ENIOLA |
Integrated Drugs Management System |
|
27 |
AUGUSTA OKAFOR |
Africa Medical Marketplace |
|
28 |
CHINYERE ROSITA EZEIRUAKU |
Rozy Infotech |
|
29 |
PATIENCE IMEH |
Boluscrafts |
|
30 |
KAYODE FALUYI |
Energisio |
|
31 |
EMMANUEL WILLIAMS |
ChronoAid |
|
32 |
RICHARD OMOLE |
OTAS Innopeutics |
|
33 |
ENIOLA ONI |
Theragist |
|
34 |
DANIEL AKINYIWOLA |
Liber Food |
|
35 |
FAVOUR LEO-ADEGUN |
GameSpace GMS Ltd |
|
36 |
MICHAEL OSUMUNE |
Moon Innovations Limited |
|
37 |
OLAKUNLE JOSEPH |
BRELD INSTALLATION AND ANALYSIS |
|
38 |
ADEOLA BAMIKOLE |
Agrohood Farm Limited |
|
39 |
OLUWAFOLAKANMI OYELEKE |
Feed Afrique |
|
40 |
AMIDU MOHAMMED |
PlastiBuild Creative Solutions |
|
41 |
ABRA DANGNAN |
Beacon |
|
42 |
SOLA BABALOLA |
Software Village Ventures |
|
43 |
CHIOMA NNANNA |
OMZN |
|
44 |
ESHIET EMMANUEL |
Esmeco Resources Nig. Limited |
|
45 |
NOMA SODIPO |
The SWAN Media & Publishing |
|
46 |
RUBY IGWE |
Xavier Technologies |
|
47 |
TOYIN ODUTOLA |
sapphireenergytech |
|
48 |
CHIMOBI OGUDU |
Lorapay |
|
49 |
KAMAL ALIYU |
AgroBient |
|
50 |
IFEANYI ENWU |
Enwu Business venture |
|
51 |
ADEWALE ADEBISI |
Wallis Decor |
|
52 |
ALEX NWACHUKWU |
SPRING-LIFE PHARMACEUTICALS INTERNATIONAL |
|
53 |
KOLAWOLE FALADE |
Orange Poetry |
|
54 |
TAIWO ISOLA |
Career Impact Lab |
|
55 |
EFFORT OSAYOGIE |
Speakers.ng |
|
56 |
ABDULJALAAL ABUBAKAR |
Astora |
On being selected, the entrepreneurs expressed enthusiasm for the learning and growth opportunities provided by WIPO IP Labs. The program will equip them with knowledge and tools to transform their ideas into thriving businesses.
Carefully selected industry experts will deliver training sessions and provide mentorship to participants. Their insights will be invaluable for equipping participants with the skills and knowledge needed to effectively leverage IP and develop viable businesses.
From September to December 2023, participants will benefit from tailored mentoring, with the program conducted in two stages:
Stage 1: General mentoring on startup development, design thinking, pitching, and an introduction to the fundamentals of intellectual property.
Stage 2: Incubation, acceleration and tailored business and IP guidance through the IP Management Clinics aimed at helping successful stage 2 participants leverage IP protection for business growth.
Facilitator-led workshops, hands-on activities, and mentorship sessions will provide both theoretical learning and practical application. Participants will also be able to network with investors and industry veterans to forge connections that catalyse their entrepreneurial growth.
The WIPO IP Labs program represents a unique opportunity for individuals and teams to gain business acumen, refine their ideas, and bring impactful products and services to life.
WIPO congratulates the selected participants and looks forward to supporting their startup journeys. The future shines bright for those leveraging IP to drive solutions made in Nigeria, for Nigeria, and beyond!