TETFUND: TETFAIR Wrapped Up Event in Pictures
The TETFund TETFund Alliance for Innovative Research (TETFAIR) wrapped up its inaugural edition on December 7th, 2023.
This year-long program, initiated by TETFund in collaboration with Innov8 Hub, empowers academics from across various tertiary institutions to transform their research into tangible innovations, solutions, and businesses.
The culminating TETFAIR Showcase Event brought together distinguished guests, dignitaries, and stakeholders from the government, academia, and industry. Among these distinguished individuals were the Honorable Minister of State for Education, Dr. Yusuf Sununu, Executive Secretary of TETFund, Arc. Sonny Echono, Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Rt. Hon. Simon B. Lalong, and prominent members of the National Assembly.
The driving force behind this initiative is TETFund, under the visionary leadership of Executive Secretary, Arc. Sonny S.T Echono. Thanks to the foresight of the fund, academics can now effectively connect theoretical concepts with innovative practices. This catalytic process has the potential to traverse the journey from ideation to venture creation, ultimately fostering a culture of enterprising success.
The Executive Secretary of TETFund, Architect Sonny Echono, led a delegation of TETFund officials to Innov8 Hub. The purpose of the tour was to inspect projects being developed at the ongoing TETFAIR Prototype Development Bootcamp.
The TETFund TETFund Alliance for Innovative Research (TETFAIR) wrapped up its inaugural edition on December 7th, 2023.
The Innovations
- ANiMeDRig: A non-invasive poultry measurement, data collection, and analysis system (Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta).
- Choice Feeds: Affordable and efficient floating fish feed for Nigerian fish farmers (Federal University of Technology, Akure).
- Nimtrack: Wireless network-based system for tracking and monitoring the movement of animals (Federal University of Agriculture, Akure).
Picture from the Third Bootcamp
Encompassing critical domains of economic and societal significance, TETFAIR’s spectrum of focus includes Agriculture & Food Technology, Environment, Energy & Sustainable Economy, Health & Accessibility, Information Communication Technology, Security, Transportation, Aviation & Shipping, and Streamlining/Enhancing Production Processes.
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- Blue Bird Drone Technology: Drone equipped with innovative solutions for dispersing birds away from farms (Federal University, Birnin Kebbi).
- Harvest Guard: Cost-effective vegetable dryer utilizing air transfer technology to minimize energy consumption (Federal University of Technology, Owerri).
- Ogbonno Go: Well-packaged Ogbono flour with an extended shelf life and an accompanying Ogbono soup kit (Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife).
- Bug Delight: Shelf-stable, protein-rich, ready-to-eat product using traditional edible insects to combat malnutrition (University of Ibadan).
- Zobox: Machine designed to minimize hygiene challenges and expenses in Zobo production for SMEs (University of Nigeria, Nsukka).
- Digitized Flywheel Educational Device: Educational kit for hands-on Physics studies focusing on flywheels (Edo State University, Uzairue).
- Texzik: Advanced automation solution for textile drying process, improving cost efficiency for SMEs (Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka).
- Chord Hearing Aid: Self-programmable, affordable hearing aid tailored for the African market (University of Ibadan).
- Solid Fuel Stove: Self-powered bio-coal stove offering a clean, affordable, and sustainable cooking solution (Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi).
- Virac Pro: Cathodic protection system for remote monitoring of pipelines and protection against corrosion (Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka).
- Bepetoba Super Stopper Brake Pads: Locally-sourced brake pad production, reducing dependence on imported products (Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi).
- FAP Paints: Cost-effective paint thickener utilizing locally sourced bamboo cellulose (Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun).
- i-CLAP: Interactive Nigerian-themed learning aid to engage students (Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria)
