The 4th edition of the TETFund Alliance for Innovative Research (TETFAIR) and the 24th cohort of the Research for Impact (R4i 24) initiative kickstarted today at Innov8 Hub, marking a significant milestone. TETFund spearheads the dynamic initiatives of TETFAIR and R4i in collaboration with Innov8 Hub. These initiatives aim to catalyze innovation and impactful research across Nigeria.
The idea that brought me to TETFAIR can be traced back to my studio, just before my appointment as a lecturer at Nnamdi Azikiwe University. In Nigeria’s textile industry, small and medium-sized textile cottage enterprises are plagued by the
absence of fast-paced and effective drying and curing methods, leading to inefficient production, inconsistent quality, and inflated cost.
Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta My TETFAIR journey began out of necessity. The strain placed on animals, farmers and researchers during the routine measurement of the morphometric characteristics of poultry birds is intolerable. These measurements are crucial for making informed …
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The TETFund Alliance for Innovative Research (TETFAIR) wrapped up its inaugural edition on December 7th, 2023. This year-long program, initiated by TETFund in collaboration with Innov8 Hub, empowers Nigerian academics to transform their research into tangible innovations, solutions, and enterprise. …
My TETFAIR journey commenced when a team of researchers from Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, conceived the idea of utilising basalt-based composite material for the production of vehicle brake pads. In the operation of vehicles, few components carry as much significance and importance as the brake pad.
Reflecting on my TETFAIR experience, I have undergone a significant shift in mindset—from a primarily research-based approach to one that leans more towards innovation and enterprise. TETFAIR acted as a catalyst for translating my academic ideas into a real-world business context.
Introduction: The TETFund Alliance for Innovative Research (TETFAIR) is a year-long program that supports academics, researchers, technologists, and innovators from government tertiary institutions across Nigeria to translate their ideas into innovation, solutions, and enterprises. The 2nd and 3rd editions of …
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TETFAIR STORIES: Introduction TETFAIR STORIES: In recent years, the global spotlight has turned towards a unique and eco-friendly food source – edible insects. These tiny creatures are emerging as a viable solution to both food security concerns and malnutrition issues, …
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Introduction TETFAIR STORIES: TETFAIR is driven by a vision to bridge educational gaps and foster practical learning experiences in Nigerian institutions. One prominent challenge that plagues many educational setups is the scarcity of suitable laboratory equipment for hands-on physics and …
TETFAIR STORIES TEAM 11: Introduction In Nigeria, the growth of small and medium-scale textile cottage industries is stifled by archaic drying and curing methods, resulting in inefficient production, inconsistent quality, and escalated costs. The absence of suitable automated textile printing …
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