The WIPO Nigeria Office (WNO), in collaboration with its implementing partner, The Orbra Company, is thrilled to announce the selection of the top 21 startups for Phase 2 of the inaugural WIPO IP Labs program in Nigeria.
These 21 innovators, out of a pool of 56 promising entrepreneurs in Phase 1, have demonstrated remarkable progress in turning their ideas into impactful businesses by leveraging intellectual property.
These startups cover a diverse range of industries, including AgriTech, HealthTech, Clean Energy, Fintech, Waste Management, and more, all with a shared focus on scalable solutions aligned with Sustainable Development Goals.
The selected participants are as follows:
– Emmanuel Williams
– Stephen Adeyemo
– Thomas James
– Favour Leo-Adegun
– Adeyinka Meduoye
– Jummai Victor Tela
– Oluwafolakanmi Oyeleke
– Abdulazeez Salahudeen
– Chimobi Ogudu
– Alex Nwachukwu
– Chioma Nnanna
– Abduljalaal Abubakar
– Richard Omole
– Noma Sodipo
– Precious Olufemi Adepoju
– Augusta Okafor
– Kamal Aliyu
– Uthman Alao
– Ifeanyi Enwu
– Taiwo Isola
– Michael Osumune
Phase 2 is scheduled to commence on Monday, 30th October 2023, with the IP Management Clinic.
During this phase, startups will receive personalized support to scale and commercialize their innovations.
Participants will engage in IP management clinics to solidify protection strategies, refine business models, enhance pitches to attract investors, and accelerate their ventures from prototype to real-world impact.
The selected participants are excited about the extensive learning and growth opportunities in Phase 2, aiming to transform their ideas into enterprises that uplift underserved communities.
WIPO extends heartfelt congratulations to the Phase 2 participants and eagerly anticipates tracking their entrepreneurial journeys.
These talented innovators inspire hope for African solutions that drive prosperity and underscore the power of strategic IP management combined with purpose-driven tenacity.
Stay tuned for more updates as these startups pave the way for people, profit, and planet through the WIPO IP Labs.
For further information about the program, please visit the WIPO Nigeria website.
