Innovation To Market

Innovation is the cornerstone of progress. As Elon Musk wisely states, 'Failure is an option here. If things are not failing, you are not innovating enough.'

At Project I2M, we are committed to creating an environment where innovative ideas can thrive and make a real impact.

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University of Lagos Innovation and Technology Management Office, UnilagUniversity of Lagos

Kicking off 2025 with a fresh perspective!

As we dive into the new year, we're excited to share the top trends and predictions in innovation and funding

Funding Trends

Increased Grant Funding: Grant funding is expected to increase in 2025, driven by a more promising public sector outlook and growing interest from trusts and foundations

Greater Focus on Diversity and Inclusion: Funding organizations will prioritize diversity and inclusion, with more opportunities targeted at underrepresented groups

Growing Importance of Artificial Intelligence: AI will play a crucial role in fundraising, streamlining processes, and enhancing donor engagement


Innovation Trends
Rise of Gaming for Good: Gaming for Good is expected to grow, offering a new fundraising stream for charities

Increased Use of Technology: Technology will continue to transform the funding landscape, with online applications, crowdfunding platforms, and blockchain technology gaining traction

New Approaches to social media: Charities will adapt to changing social media platforms, leveraging inverse giving and tackling misinformation to raise funds

Key Takeaways
Funding organizations will prioritize diversity, inclusion, and technology in 2025.

Innovation will drive growth in Gaming for Good, AI adoption, and new social media approaches.

Charities must adapt to changing trends and technologies to remain competitive and effective in their fundraising efforts.

At Project I2M, we're committed to staying ahead of the curve and leveraging these trends to drive positive change

Stay tuned for more updates, insights, and opportunities to get involved

Innovation and Technology Management Office, Unilag University of Lagos

2024 Highlights
This year, we achieved incredible milestones, pushing the boundaries of innovation and entrepreneurship:
567 Composite Applications Received
138 Onboarded Innovators
102 Trainees and Mentees
58 Startups Incubated
$5,000 AWS Credits awarded to 12 startups
43 Prototype Funding recipients
40 Seed Grant Winners
₦1.6 Million in Seed Grant Awards
58 Intellectual Property Filings
29 Business & Tax Registrations

We're so proud of these achievements and grateful for the community that made them possible. Here's to a future of even greater impact.

To all who made all this possible we say a big thank you University of Lagos Innovation and Technology Management Office, Unilag