i-FAIR Israel-Nigeria 2021-2022 Innovation Fellowship for Aspiring Inventors and Researchers

Applications for the Innovation Fellowship for Aspiring Inventors and Researchers (i-FAIR) 2021/2022 are now open. The Innovation Fellowship for Aspiring Inventors and Researchers is an initiative for raising a generation of innovators, inventors and researchers in Nigeria.

This 9-month innovation start-up initiative of the Israeli Embassy in Nigeria and the Office of the Vice President of Nigeria will provide needed workspace, equipment and mentoring to participants, to enable them transform their idea into inventions, innovations into solutions and prototypes, ready for industrial uptake.

• Table of Content
• About i-FAIR
• i-FAIR Israel-Nigeria Innovation Fellowship
• Aim and Benefits of i-FAIR Israel-Nigeria Innovation Fellowship
• Requirements for i-FAIR Israel-Nigeria Innovation Fellowship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About i-FAIR

Innovation Fellowship for Aspiring Inventors and Researchers (i-FAIR) is an initiative born out of the need to raise a generation of INNOVATORS, INVENTORS and RESEARCHERS in Nigeria; especially among the youths. It is a 6-months program enabling participants to transform ideas into reality by providing technological and educational tools, platforms, guidance, and mentoring by experts from the state of Israel and Nigeria The core objective of i-FAIR is to create a process and environment for brilliant minds that will transform ideas into innovations and inventions.... read more... continue reading

i-FAIR Israel-Nigeria Innovation Fellowship

Aim and Benefits of i-FAIR Israel-Nigeria Innovation Fellowship

• Participate in a 6-month fellowship program which run both online and in-person;
• Enjoy an all-expense paid training in Abuja which will cover flights, accommodation, feeding and daily stipends;
• Tailored mentoring and training from Israeli and Nigerian top experts;
• Access to local and foreign investors;
• Access to an ultramodern fabrication and innovation hub where they will have the opportunity to develop their prototypes free of charge with the support of top Israeli and Nigerian professionals;
• Become fellows of the prestigious Israeli Embassy fellowship program.

Requirements for i-FAIR Israel-Nigeria Innovation Fellowship Qualification

• Open to Nigerian Citizens;
• Applicant should be up to 21 years age and above;
• Located in Nigeria and aspire to grow and scale within the Nigerian ecosystem;
• Holders of  a degree from a tertiary institution;
• With an Invention/innovation that exceeds the idea stage in one of the following fields:
  • Agriculture and Food Security
  • Food Technology
  • Renewable Energy/ Environmental Management
  • Medical Devices
  • Disability Inclusion (Solutions for inclusion of people with disabilities)

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Before filling in the application form, they encourage you to create a simple google slide presentation with 3 slides. In the application form you will have an option to share it as PDF. This is optional, but it will help them better understand your idea and therefore will improve your chances.

For more details,visit i-FAIR website