- High-value innovations will secure equity investment opportunities from LASRIC
- THE LASRIC Stem Challenge focuses on AI/robotics, GreenTech, EdTech, and inclusivity tech, providing innovators with the tools to enhance tech skills and capacity building for the next generation.
The Lagos State Science Research and Innovation Council (LASRIC) has announced three transformative programs to drive innovation, advance scientific research, and inspire technological breakthroughs.
Eko Hot Blog gathered that these initiatives aim to establish Lagos State as an innovation hub and empower its residents to shape the region’s future collaboratively.
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The Innovation Challenge: Designed for bold thinkers and startups, this program seeks groundbreaking solutions in agritech, circular economy, and disruptive emerging technologies.
Participants will gain access to funding and mentorship opportunities to transform their ideas into scalable and impactful solutions.
High-value innovations will secure equity investment opportunities from LASRIC, reaffirming the council’s dedication to fostering entrepreneurship in Lagos State.
The STEM Challenge: Tailored to promote educational impact, this challenge supports fund-ready solutions that deepen STEM knowledge among students from primary schools to tertiary institutions.
The program focuses on AI/robotics, GreenTech, EdTech, and inclusivity tech, providing innovators with the tools to enhance tech skills and capacity building for the next generation.
The Request for Research Proposal Initiative: Targeting higher education researchers and innovators, this program encourages groundbreaking R&D projects that address critical societal challenges.
Spanning sectors like public service, circular economy, and emerging technologies, the initiative promotes collaboration among academic institutions and research entities to yield results with tangible economic and social benefits for Lagos State and beyond.
Through these programs, LASRIC endeavors to create an ecosystem where creativity flourishes and breakthrough ideas become reality.
LASRIC remains committed to its mission of empowering individuals and institutions with the necessary resources and support to turn innovative ideas into impactful solutions that benefit Lagos State.
By launching these transformative programs, LASRIC reaffirms its dedication to fostering a culture of innovation and research, ultimately improving the quality of life and contributing to the region’s economic growth.
Prospective applicants who are eager to participate in these initiatives and contribute to the advancement of Lagos State can visit lasric.lagosstate.gov.ng/apply for more information and to submit their applications.
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The deadline for all programs is Friday, January 31st, 2025. LASRIC encourages interested parties to take advantage of these opportunities and collaborate in shaping a brighter future for Lagos State.
