TETFund to Launch 500 Innovations at Abuja Fair

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) is preparing to transition between 400 and 500 Nigerian innovations from research laboratories to the marketplace at the 2026 TETFund National Research Fair and Exhibition, scheduled for November 24 to 27 at the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry Trade Fair Complex. The Chairman of the Organising Committee, Umar Bindir, emphasized that the fair aims to create businesses, jobs, and wealth from Nigerian knowledge, moving away from merely showcasing academic achievements.

TETFund received between 4,000 and 5,000 applications from various educational and research institutions, with only innovations demonstrating practical commercial potential being selected. The innovations span critical sectors such as agriculture, healthcare, and housing.

To support these innovations, TETFund will provide access to banks, investors, and business experts to assist with commercialization and protection of intellectual property. Bindir noted that the lack of funding and business expertise has been a barrier for many inventors.