Transforming Nigeria Through Engineering and Innovation
Engineers Without Borders Nigeria (EWB-NG) is establishing Innovation Hubs in partnership with universities across the country to drive research, development, and deployment of practical, scalable solutions to Nigeria’s most pressing challenges. These hubs serve as collaborative spaces where students, researchers, and industry experts work together to develop groundbreaking innovations in key sectors.
Our Innovation Hubs
🔹 Food Innovation Hub – Focused on improving food security, sustainable agriculture, and food processing technologies. Projects include precision farming, post-harvest loss reduction, alternative protein sources, and food supply chain optimization.
🔹 Healthcare Innovation Hub – Dedicated to advancing medical technology, digital health, and affordable healthcare solutions. Teams work on AI-powered diagnostics, low-cost medical devices, hospital process optimization, and telemedicine solutions.
🔹 Education Innovation Hub – Driving transformation in teaching and learning through technology and new methodologies. Research areas include edtech solutions, adaptive learning platforms, STEM engagement tools, and vocational training innovations.
🔹 Waste Innovation Hub – Addressing Nigeria’s waste management challenges through recycling, upcycling, and circular economy solutions. Innovations include smart waste collection systems, biodegradable packaging, and energy-from-waste technologies.
How the Hubs Work
✅ University Partnerships – Each hub is housed within a university, leveraging research capabilities and student creativity.
✅ Multidisciplinary Collaboration – Engineers, scientists, designers, and entrepreneurs work together on projects.
✅ Industry & Government Engagement – Businesses and policymakers collaborate to turn innovations into real-world solutions.
✅ Prototyping & Testing – Teams develop and refine technologies in university labs before piloting in communities.
✅ Mentorship & Funding – Startups and research teams receive guidance and potential funding for commercialization.
Why It Matters
🌍 Solving Real-World Problems – Each hub addresses critical challenges affecting Nigerians.
💡 Empowering Young Innovators – Students gain hands-on experience in innovation and entrepreneurship.
🏢 Driving Economic Growth – Solutions developed in these hubs can create new businesses and job opportunities.
♻ Promoting Sustainability – Innovations focus on long-term environmental and social impact.
Through the EWB Nigeria Innovation Hubs, we are shaping the future of engineering-driven solutions for food security, healthcare, education, and waste management in Nigeria.
📩 Join the Movement! – Universities, industry partners, and innovators are welcome to collaborate.