Research for Impact Initiative
A TETFund initiative designed to support researchers in commercializing their research , and engaging in innovative research. Emphasis is on mindset shift, innovative research designs, accelerated innovation, intellectual property rights, and prototyping.
As the Chief Facilitator and Program Manager of the Research for Impact (R4i) Initiative, I help researchers transform their academic findings into real-world innovations that address national and global challenges.
The R4i Initiative, an innovation-driven program of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), is implemented by Innov8 Hub to strengthen the capacity of Nigerian researchers in research commercialization, product development, and innovation leadership.
Through this initiative, I have mentored and trained over 1,500 lecturers and academics from public universities and polytechnics across Nigeria, equipping them with the mindset, tools, and strategies to turn their research into products, policies, and ventures that create measurable value.
My work in R4i focuses on bridging the gap between knowledge and impact: guiding scholars through structured processes of ideation, prototyping, intellectual property strategy, and venture creation to drive sustainable innovation within the higher education ecosystem.
