EWB Nigeria Academia-Industry Synergy Program
Bridging Academia and Industry for Engineering-Led Solutions
The EWB Nigeria Academia-Industry Synergy Program is designed to connect Nigerian universities with industries to solve real-world challenges through engineering and research-driven innovations. This initiative ensures that the expertise within academia is aligned with the practical needs of industry, fostering collaboration, knowledge transfer, and impactful problem-solving.
How It Works
✅ Identifying Industry Needs – We work with businesses, government agencies, and industrial partners to understand their pressing technical, operational, and sustainability challenges.
✅ Mapping Academic Capabilities – Using our platform, we match these industry needs with the expertise, research focus, and interests of universities, ensuring a strong alignment between problems and solutions.
✅ Facilitating Collaboration – We create structured engagements such as research projects, consultancy programs, internships, and co-developed solutions where universities and industries work together.
✅ Prototype Development & Testing – Academic researchers and students develop solutions, conduct feasibility studies, and test innovations in real-world industry settings.
✅ Scaling & Commercialization – Successful innovations are supported for scale-up, patenting, and commercialization to ensure long-term impact.
Key Focus Areas
🔹 Energy & Sustainability – Renewable energy, energy efficiency, and industrial sustainability solutions.
🔹 Manufacturing & Process Optimization – Smart manufacturing, automation, and quality control.
🔹 Healthcare & Medical Devices – Affordable healthcare innovations, AI diagnostics, and medical technology.
🔹 Infrastructure & Smart Cities – Civil engineering solutions, urban planning, and resilient infrastructure.
🔹 Waste & Circular Economy – Waste management, recycling technologies, and sustainable materials.
Why It Matters
🏢 Industry Benefits: Access to cutting-edge research, cost-effective problem-solving, and a pipeline of skilled graduates.
🏫 University Benefits: Practical applications of research, funding opportunities, and stronger industry connections.
📈 National Impact: Strengthening Nigeria’s industrial competitiveness, innovation ecosystem, and knowledge economy.
By fostering this Academia-Industry synergy, EWB Nigeria is creating a new era of engineering-driven solutions that drive economic growth, technological advancement, and sustainable development.
📩 Join Us Today! – Industries and universities can register their interests on our platform to start collaborating.