Nigeria and Turkey Discuss Research Commercialization to Boost Innovation Ecosystem
Nigeria, represented by the Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology Kingsley Udeh, engaged in talks with Turkey to enhance research commercialization during President Bola Tinubu's official visit. The Nigerian government seeks to transition research from academic purposes to tangible economic and social outcomes.
Turkey's expertise in commercializing research and involving the private sector offers valuable lessons for Nigeria's innovation ecosystem. The collaboration aims to boost Nigeria's global competitiveness by strengthening its innovation landscape.
The Director-General of the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), Dr. Matthew Adepoju, highlighted the strategic role of space science and technology in driving innovation and technology transfer. NASRDA is pursuing partnerships in areas like robotics and artificial intelligence to support Nigerian startups and enhance the country's space enterprise.
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