₦2 Million on Offer in the Project I2M Program for Innovators

Ikenna Nwachukwu

2 years ago

If you have an innovative idea that you would like to transform into a viable profit-making product, then you should consider applying for a place in the Project I2M (Innovation to Market) program . If you qualify, you will receive technical and financial support to build your solution and take it to its target market. The organizers will help you transform your idea into a bankable business that can attract investment.

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Innovators who are accepted into the Project I2M program will receive training, Minimum Viable Product development, Intellectual Property (IP) filing, seed funding, and business registration, among other kinds of support. This program is funded by the UK’s Research and Innovation Systems for Africa (RISA) and is being implemented by the Lagos State University’s Innovation and Technology Management Office (ITMO).

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Benefits

Persons selected for this program will benefit from it in the following ways:

Up to ₦2 million in funding for the development of a prototype
Filing for the protection of Intellectual Property for their innovation
A place in a co-working space at the University of Lagos
Help from Innovation Product Managers, available throughout the program
Assistance with linking their innovation to the industry they are targeting with it

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Eligibility

This program is open to persons with innovative ideas for a solution to some of society’s most pressing challenges. This includes innovators who want to introduce their product to the market via the vehicle of a startup. Note that the program is particularly keen on receiving applications from women, young people, and persons with disability. Applications for this program will end on March 30, 2023. If you would like to apply for the Project I2M Program, you can do so HERE. Featured Image Source: Opportunities For Africans

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