UNILAG Shelf-to-Market Innovation Challenge (S-MIC) and Staff-Driven Efficiency, Entrepreneurship [...]
About this opportunity
UNILAG invites staff to participate in innovation challenges: S-MIC and SEED, to turn ideas into marketable innovations and improve efficiency.
The University of Lagos (UNILAG), through its Entrepreneurship and Skills Development Centre (ESDC), is launching two innovation-focused initiatives for its staff: the UNILAG Shelf-to-Market Innovation Challenge (S-MIC) and an unnamed Staff-Driven Efficiency, Entrepreneurship Challenge. These programs encourage staff to transform ideas into actionable innovations, fostering creativity and problem-solving within the university environment. Both challenges aim to support staff in developing practical solutions that could enhance operations or create new opportunities for the institution.
What it offers
The initiatives provide an opportunity for staff to receive support and resources to develop their ideas into viable innovations. While exact funding details are not specified, the focus is on encouraging innovation, entrepreneurship, and efficiency improvements through structured challenges and mentorship.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants are current staff members of the University of Lagos (UNILAG). Participation is open to all university employees who have identified a potential innovation or efficiency improvement in their roles or departments.
What you'll do
Participants will engage in a structured process to refine their ideas. This includes submitting proposals, receiving feedback, and potentially receiving support to develop and pitch their innovations. The challenges likely involve collaborative problem-solving and iterative development of solutions.
How to apply
Applications are likely to follow these steps:
- Submit an idea proposal detailing the innovation or efficiency improvement.
- Receive evaluation and feedback from the ESDC team.
- Potential selection for further development based on merit and feasibility.
Exact application procedures are not detailed in the provided text.
Good to know
- Participation is open exclusively to UNILAG staff.
- No explicit deadline, funding amount, or duration is mentioned, but the focus is on ongoing innovation support through these challenges.
Key details
NigeriaWhat you get
- Support and resources to develop ideas into innovations
How to apply
- Submit an idea proposal detailing the innovation or efficiency improvement.
- Receive evaluation and feedback from the ESDC team.
- Potential selection for further development based on merit and feasibility.
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