The Federal Government has approved the allocation of funds to 15 TETFund beneficiary institutions for the creation of innovation hubs and entrepreneurship centres.
According to the announcement, these hubs will include core labs and workstations covering electronic lab, 3D printing lab, laser technology lab, product design lab, robotics and coding, and artificial intelligence facilities.
The goal is to promote skill development, support entrepreneurship, and accelerate the adoption of promising research in Nigeria.
The 15 institutions benefitting are:
1. Federal University Dutse (N1 billion)
2. University of Uyo (N1 billion)
3. University of Ibadan (N1 billion)
4. Federal Polytechnic Bida (N750 million)
5. Taraba State Polytechnic, Jalingo (N750 million)
6. Adamawa State Polytechnic, Yola (N750 million)
7. Nuhu Bamali Polytechnic, Zuru (N750 million)
8. Kano State Polytechnic, Kano (N750 million)
9. Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic, Uwana (N750 million)
10. Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi, Edo State (N750 million)
11. Bayelsa State Polytechnic, Aliebiri (N750 million)
12. Federal Polytechnic, Ede (N750 million)
13. Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo (N750 million)
14. College of Education (Technical) Kabba (N750 million)
15. Enugu State College of Education (Technical) (N750 million)
“This initiative will drive innovation and provide solution-driven, multidisciplinary hubs tailored to the needs of these institutions,” the statement read.