The Nigeria Plant Variety Protection Office (NPVPO), the , and the , in collaboration with , have opened applications for a one-week intensive Boot Camp on Plant Variety Protection (PVP) and Intellectual Property (IP). The boot camp 2.0 programme is targeted at young Nigerians who are interested in building careers at the intersection of agriculture, innovation, and intellectual property.
The boot camp is designed to strengthen national capacity in plant variety protection and intellectual property systems, while preparing a new generation of professionals to support Nigeria’s evolving agricultural and seed sector. It will bring together selected participants for a residential, hands-on learning experience led by both national and international experts.
About the Boot Camp
The PVP and IP Boot Camp is a focused training programme aimed at equipping participants with practical knowledge of plant variety protection frameworks and intellectual property rights. The training will also expose participants to global standards and obligations that guide plant variety protection systems.
Key highlights of the boot camp include:
- One-week intensive residential training
- Hands-on sessions with national and international experts
- Practical learning environment with peer-to-peer engagement
Training Focus Areas
Participants will receive structured training across core areas critical to plant variety protection and innovation.
- PVP law and UPOV obligations
- Intellectual property rights
- Distinctness, Uniformity, and Stability (DUS) testing and enforcement
- Career pathways in PVP and IP
What Participants Will Gain
The boot camp is designed to deliver both technical knowledge and long-term career value.
- Practical knowledge in plant variety protection and intellectual property
- Strong professional and institutional networks
- Clear career pathways in agriculture, innovation, and IP-related fields
- Entry into Nigeria’s growing PVP and IP ecosystem
Who Should Apply
Applications are open to young Nigerians between the ages of 18 and 40 who have a background or strong interest in relevant fields.
- Law
- Agriculture or Agronomy
- Plant Breeding and Seed Systems
- Intellectual Property
- Agricultural Policy and Innovation
The programme is ideal for individuals who are eager to contribute to agricultural development, innovation systems, and regulatory frameworks.
How to Apply
Interested applicants are required to submit their applications online using the official application form. Selection is competitive, and only 25 participants will be admitted into the boot camp.
Application Deadline: February 10, 2026
Link to Apply: APPLY HERE
