Nigerian Innovators Selected for MIT’s Six-Month Acceleration Program

The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure has teamed up with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to support ten Nigerian innovators. This partnership will provide a six-month program aimed at helping these innovators improve their inventions and make them commercially viable.

The selected innovators come from two initiatives: DELTA-2 and Developing Engineering Leaders Through Her. These programs are designed to boost Nigeria’s innovation landscape and promote local technology development.

During a media briefing in Abuja, Dr. Dahiru Mohammed, Chairman of the Presidential Implementation Committee on Technology Transfer, announced that twenty innovators would pitch their ideas. From these, ten will be chosen for the MIT program in Boston, Massachusetts.

Dr. Mohammed explained that the selected innovators will receive tailored support based on their needs. This includes mentorship, technical assistance, and access to global networks to help refine their business models and bring their solutions to market.

The program will also facilitate connections between participants and industry groups, academic institutions, and other stakeholders. This aims to enhance the visibility of Nigerian innovations and foster partnerships.

Mohammed emphasized the importance of this partnership, stating it provides local innovators with a chance to gain international expertise and support. The DELTA-2 initiative focuses on helping entrepreneurs secure funding and partnerships to advance their innovations, while the DELT-Her initiative specifically supports female engineers in showcasing their research and getting their products to market.