The Faculty of Life Sciences, in collaboration with the Innovation and Technology Management Office (ITMO), University of Lagos (UNILAG), is set to hold a Science Students Orientation Webinar on Monday, April 20, 2026 at 4p.m. prompt via Zoom.
With the topic: From Laboratory Bench to Industry: Transforming Your Science Research into a Global Business, the webinar is open all students and researchers of the Faculties of Life Sciences, Physical and Earth Sciences, and Computing and Informatics.
Participants are to register to HERE.
The webinar will feature insightful presentations on:
- The Blueprint for IP (how to protect innovative ideas with patents before the world sees them).
- The Industry Handshake (Understand what industry partners look for in scientific innovations); and
- The ITMO Advantage (How to access grants, mentorship, and clear pathways to transform your projects into startups).
Expected speakers include: Dean, Faculty of Life Sciences, Prof. Ganiyu Oyetibo; Technology Transfer Ambassador, Prof. Olayide Obidi; Ag. Director (ITMO), Dr. Olayinka Adewumi; and Managing Director of SouthWest Innovation & Technology Company (SWIT), Dr. Wole Odetayo.
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