i-FAIR Israel Nigeria 2020/21

i-FAIR Israel Nigeria 2020/21

  • 12/4/2020
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    The opening ceremony took place on December 1st, 2020; but this is just the beginning. The 4-month program will continue until April, 2021. The i-FAIR participants will receive online training focusing on developing their prototypes and creating business plans, while learning about intellectual property protection and marketing options. They will also receive training in communication and pitching to potential investors, while enjoying full access to the Innovation Center and its labs and workshops. This training will be utilized in the grand finale ceremony in March during which the Innovators will get to pitch their products and business plans to some of the biggest investors.​

     
    Ambassador Shimon Ben-Shoshan addressing the media
     
     

    H.E. Ambassador Shimon Ben-Shoshan in a friendly chat with the Honourable Minister of Science and Technology Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu at the opening ceremony
     
    Honourable Minister for Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola SAN accompanied by H.E. Ambassador Shimon Ben-Shoshan admiring a modem and chatting with an Israeli expert 
     
    A cross-section of digntaries at the opening ceremony
     
     75 Young Aspiring Innovators and Researchers ready to fulfill their dreams of becoming Inventors
     
    The Representative of the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria A representative of the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria during the tour of the center
    Ambassador with a delegation from Gombe State Government ​

    Gombe State Government Representative received by the GM of Skill G and the Economic Officer
     
     An Israeli expert delivering a lecture
     
     
     
     

    On the 2nd day of the conference, the participants enjoyed lectures on FoodTech by Dr. Tammy Meiron, Energy innovation by Ron Margalit, introduction to social innovation by Hadass Stanger, and inspiring words of our host, Mr. Moshe Moalem. The practical aspect was covered by our staff, Neta, Obichi and Deji, and the wonderful musical performance included the Hebrew songs "Abanibi" and "you and I will change the world"

     
     
     
     
     



    On the 3rd day of the  conference, the participants presented their innovative ideas to the team of mentors and judges, and learned about the strengths and weaknesses of their inventions. We enjoyed the lectures of  Avi Ostfeld of MakeLab, Yaron Ben Noon of LightApp, Kfir Damari of SpaceIL, Lusi Morhayim and Hodeli Ayalon of Empathy Design, and others. At the concluding section, Ronya Man and Jean Paul Ochei lead us in singing of RMA Productions' version of "Hallelujah" in Hebrew, English, Yoruba and ​Hausa. 

    We were honored to host Babatunde Fashola, SAN, Honorable Minister of Works and Housing. 




     
     
     

     Now the real work begins: the participants have 3 months to complete the "Introduction to Entrepreneurship" course, design their prototype and business-plan, and get ready to present to investors.

    See you in March 2021!