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Prof. Afolarin Olutunde Ojewole — President/Vice-Chancellor, Babcock University
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From Research to
Real-World Impact
BIV transforms groundbreaking research and innovative ideas into successful ventures and industry solutions, driving economic growth and social impact.
Join 200+ innovators transforming ideas into ventures
Startup Accelerator Cohort — Launch & Investor DayMay 14 · BIV Innovation Hub, Babcock University
Backed by the Best
Industry leaders, technology giants, and institutions powering Babcock Innovation & Ventures and the 2026 Summit.
Babcock University
Host Institution
Technology Partner
Amazon Web Services
Cloud Infrastructure
Microsoft
Enterprise Tech Partner
Become a Summit Partner
Limited sponsorship slots — premium placement for early commitments
Three Ways to Engage With BIV
Not sure where to start? Here's the clear difference between our three core offerings — each designed for a different goal and commitment level.
Featured Challenges
Express Interest in Sector Gaps
For researchers, students & innovators
Programs
Join Our Accelerator
For startups & ventures
Events
Register for Summits
For everyone
Bold Targets.
Real Accountability.
Goals we've set for BIV's inaugural year — tracked publicly, pursued relentlessly.
From students, researchers & faculty
Lab access, mentorship & seed funding
Across all schools & colleges
With companies & institutions
Backed by a larger committed fund pool
First tranche from a significantly larger committed innovation fund pool
Targets set for BIV's inaugural operational year — April 2026 onwards
Innovation Pipeline
Our structured approach transforms research into market-ready ventures through five key stages
Idea
Prototype
A proof of concept is developed and rigorously tested. BIV provides lab access, technical mentorship, and seed funding to bring early prototypes to life.
Validation
Startup
Scaling
Featured Ventures
Discover startups making real-world impact
AgroSense Technologies
AgriTech
AI-powered precision agriculture helping smallholder farmers maximise yield with real-time soil and climate data.
MediChain Solutions
HealthTech
Blockchain-powered patient records platform eliminating data silos across Nigerian hospitals and clinics.
EduLearn AI
EdTech
Adaptive learning platform personalising curriculum for secondary students across West Africa.
CleanWater Innovations
CleanTech
Solar-powered water purification units deployed in underserved rural communities across Nigeria.
GridSmart Energy
Energy
Intelligent grid management system reducing energy waste and outage time for commercial estates.
InfraVision Drones
Infrastructure
Autonomous drone inspection system cutting infrastructure assessment time by 80% for engineers.
Innovation Programs
Comprehensive support programs designed to accelerate your journey from research to market-ready venture
Innovation Incubator
Early-stage support for research commercialisation — mentorship, workspace, and seed funding to take your idea from concept to prototype.
Active Ventures
Month Track
Startup Accelerator
Intensive growth programme for validated startups ready to scale — investor pitch prep, network access, and dedicated growth coaching.
Startups Target
Pilot Fund (Min.)
Innovation Training
Workshops and bootcamps covering entrepreneurship, IP protection, venture development, and industry readiness for students and researchers.
Trained So Far
Enrollment
Current & Upcoming Events
Programs running this month and coming up next — register early to secure your spot.
BIV Inaugural Innovation Summit 2026
April 21–22, 2026|600-Seater Auditorium, Babcock University
Event Summary
The inaugural BIV Summit brought together 600+ innovators, investors, and industry leaders across two days. Day 1 featured the official launch of BIV, 11 keynote and guest speaker sessions, AI-focused breakout labs, and MOU signings with global partners. Day 2 activated the BIV Commercialisation Framework with masterclasses, venture showcases, cohort induction, and an awards gala dinner.
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+2 more sessions on the day
Capacity
600
Duration
9:00 AM
Entry
By Invitation Only
Startup Accelerator Cohort — Launch & Investor Day
May 14, 2026|BIV Innovation Hub, Babcock University
Schedule Highlights
+1 more sessions on the day
Capacity
200
Duration
10:00 AM
Entry
Free for Cohort Members
BIV runs 12 programs a year
From January bootcamps to the December Gala — see the full schedule