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SUMMARY:NITHub Innovation Fair 2026 Set to Showcase UNILAG’s Next Wave of Innovation
DESCRIPTION:Every breakthrough begins with someone willing to ask\, “What if?” \nAt the University of Lagos (UNILAG)\, those questions have sparked innovations\, startups\, technologies\, and solutions addressing real-world challenges. \nThis July\, NITHub Innovation Fair 2026 will bring those ideas into the spotlight as the University opens its doors to innovators\, entrepreneurs\, investors\, researchers\, industry leaders\, and technology enthusiasts for three (3) days of groundbreaking ideas\, collaboration\, and opportunity. \nOrganised by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) Information Technology Hub (NITHub)\, UNILAG\, the Innovation Fair will mark the conclusion of the PAPDIS Project initiatives while celebrating five (5) years of nurturing innovation\, entrepreneurship\, and technology-driven solutions within and beyond the University community. \nEvent Details\nDate: Wednesday\, July 29 to Friday\, July 31\, 2026\nVenue: Jelili Adebisi Omotola Multi-Purpose Hall\, UNILAG\nTime: 10:00 a.m. daily\nTheme: From Vision to Venture: Igniting Ideas\, Enabling Solutions that Transform Tomorrow \nSince its establishment\, NITHub has grown into one of the University’s foremost platforms for digital skills development\, startup incubation\, entrepreneurship\, technology commercialisation\, and innovation support. Over the past five years\, it has empowered a growing community of students\, researchers\, startup founders\, and innovators\, transforming promising ideas into practical solutions with real-world impact. \nThis year’s Innovation Fair promises to showcase just how far that journey has come and the exciting possibilities that still lie ahead. \nVisitors will explore innovative products and technology solutions developed by startups within the NITHub ecosystem\, witness live innovation showcases and technology demonstrations by students\, researchers\, and partner organisations\, and experience the excitement of the Startup Demo Day\, where selected ventures will pitch their solutions before investors\, venture capitalists\, angel investors\, and other key players in the innovation ecosystem. \nThe Fair will also create valuable opportunities for networking and strategic partnerships among academia\, industry\, government\, development organisations\, and innovation leaders\, further strengthening the University’s role as a catalyst for technological advancement. \n\nFor aspiring innovators\, it is an opportunity to discover what is possible when bold ideas meet the right support.\nFor entrepreneurs and startup founders\, it is a platform to connect with investors\, mentors\, collaborators\, and partners who can help turn promising innovations into thriving enterprises.\nFor the University community\, it is another powerful reminder that innovation is not simply taught at UNILAG. It is cultivated\, tested\, refined\, and launched into the world.\n\nAs the University continues to strengthen its position as a leading centre for innovation\, entrepreneurship\, and technology development in West Africa\, NITHub Innovation Fair 2026 reflects its enduring commitment to transforming knowledge into impact and ideas into enterprises. \nStudents\, members of staff\, alumni\, innovators\, entrepreneurs\, investors\, development partners\, industry stakeholders\, and the general public are warmly invited to be part of this landmark celebration of creativity\, collaboration\, and technological excellence. \nTomorrow is already taking shape. Come to NITHub\, UNILAG and see those building the next wave of innovation.
URL:https://unilag.edu.ng/event/nithub-innovation-fair-2026-set-to-showcase-unilags-next-wave-of-innovation/
LOCATION:Jelili Adebisi Omotola Multi-Purpose Hall\, UNILAG\, Lagos State\, 101017\, Nigeria
CATEGORIES:Fair,NITHub
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