WIPO IP Labs 2024
Call For Application
Join an elite network of innovators and entrepreneurs. Receive mentorship, funding opportunities, and showcase your ideas to top investors.
Apply now to shape the future of innovation at our next Demo Day.
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Exclusive Workshops and Training
A 7-month intensive program focused on business acceleration and IP management.
Demo Day Exposure
Showcase your startup to a wider audience and attract potential investments.
Tailored IP Solutions
Assistance with IP protection to safeguard innovative ideas.

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WIPO Nigeria Calls for Applications:
IP Labs 2.0 Set to Empower Nigerian Innovators
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has officially launched the call for applications for the second cohort of its transformative IP Labs 2.0 Acceleration program. This initiative, designed to accelerate Nigeria’s burgeoning tech ecosystem, promises to equip early-stage startups with the tools, knowledge and networks needed to leverage intellectual property (IP) for rapid business growth.
The WIPO Nigeria Office (WNO), under the leadership of Dr. Oluwatobiloba Moody, has been at the forefront of promoting innovation and IP rights across the country. IP Labs 2.0 is more than just a program; it's a platform that empowers Nigerian startups to become global players by harnessing the power of intellectual property.
In partnership with The Orbra Company, led by CEO Ololade Otayemi, the IP Labs 2.0 program offers a comprehensive acceleration experience. Participants will benefit from expert mentorship, specialized IP training, and invaluable networking opportunities that are critical for scaling their businesses.
The Orbra Company, a leading consultancy firm in innovation and technology, continues to drive technological advancement and strategic business growth across Nigeria. Their collaboration with WIPO in this initiative further underscores their commitment to nurturing the next generation of tech leaders.



Who Should Apply?
The program is open to early-stage startups with tech-driven solutions to significant challenges in areas such as finance, climate change, agriculture, health, and education. Special consideration will be given to women-owned startups and those focused on green technologies.
Application Deadline: September 20, 2024
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to accelerate your startup’s growth.
Click the button below to apply now!

2023 Edition Recap
The WIPO IP LABS Demo day event took place on the 15th of December, 2023. The event saw 20 participants who had gone through the Phase 2 brilliantly pitch their business ideas before potential investors.
Here are highlights from the event:
Video Highlights from the Event
Comments from the Participants
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Facilitators

Past Participants

UTHMAN ALAO
D-TRACKER
D-Tracker is a health-tech startup that uses data-driven web systems to aggregate information to predict and monitor disease outbreaks in Nigeria. We provide health data for institutions and researchers, which is further analyzed to predict sectoral approaches for the next outbreaks. Our target users are policymakers, researchers, pharmaceutical companies, businesses, and international and local non-governmental organizations, including health organizations. We went through a 10-month acceleration programme with Co-creation Hub, funded by Facebook (Meta) throughout the ideation of our idea. We cannot afford to experience what happened during COVID-19. As such, having an accurate predictive measure helps everyone prepare for the next outbreak.

ABDULJALAAL ABUBAKAR
ASTORA
Astora is a forward-thinking fintech startup revolutionizing the credit assessment landscape. Our platform harnesses the power of predictive analytics to offer comprehensive credit assessment services. We specialize in forecasting market trends, ensuring transparency and fairness in lending, and enhancing the efficiency and accessibility of financial services. Our goal is to empower lenders with data-driven insights for smarter credit decisions, while promoting financial inclusion, especially in underserved markets. Astora streamlines lending processes, making them more accessible and efficient, thereby improving overall market performance and trust. Our innovative approach positions us at the forefront of the fintech industry, as we strive to transform the way credit is assessed and granted.

NOMA SODIPO
SWAN MEDIA & PUBLISHING
The SWAN Media & Publishing is service and product based. We create quality edutainment content that reveals Africa to the world, primarily targeting preschoolers & early childhood ages and their parents/all young at heart, inviting them to experience the joys and wonders of childhood, whilst learning something new. We offer this through various media, our flagship programme being, STORYTIME WITH AUNTIE NOMA, including TV, radio, books, YouTube & social media, with a view to expanding into animation, apps, game shows, merchandising, musicals, and an adventure land. Unlike others in our industry, we have a record of providing the earliest wholly indigenously produced edutainment programming for preschoolers/early childhood ages on MNet’s Afrimagic channels. We started airing on Channels TV, and have also been broadcast internationally through AIT, and in various European countries through BEN TV Europe. Several local channels have also aired our programmes. Our achievements include: The GWIIN Award, PAWIIN Award, Ikoyi Club 1938 Chairman’s Award amongst many others.

KAMAL ALIYU
AGROZENITH
AgroZenith pioneers smart agriculture with our innovative Smart Irrigation System, integrating AI and IoT technologies to optimize crop irrigation. Our flagship product is the Smart Irrigation System, offering precision irrigation recommendations based on real-time environmental data, empowering farmers for sustainable farming practices.
We cater to farmers and agricultural stakeholders, providing a tech-driven solution that enhances crop yield, conserves water, and ensures efficient farm management. AgroZenith stands out with AI-driven irrigation decisions, user-friendly dashboards, and a commitment to sustainable agriculture, revolutionizing farming practices.

EMMANUEL ADEYEYE WILLIAMS
CHRONOAID
ChronoAid is a health-tech startup dedicated to addressing the chronic disease care gap within Sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in Nigeria. ChronoAid offers a critical solution to a pressing issue. We aim to provide a comprehensive healthcare service that focuses on remote patient monitoring for individuals living with chronic diseases and post-surgical patients. The primary problem we aim to address is the chronic disease care gap prevalent in Sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in Nigeria. Chronic diseases affect over 20% of Nigeria's population, causing premature death and imposing a significant financial and lifestyle burden on patients and their families. Our service is designed to improve the quality of care and reduce healthcare costs for these individuals and prevent premature death from preventable factors by leveraging telemedicine and telehealth technology.

JAMES THOMAS TERHEMBA
TED INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS LIMITED
TED Innovative Solutions Limited is a clean energy startup on mission to combat energy poverty in Nigeria. A problem affecting small businesses, the economy, climate change and public health. Our primary offering is our TED Evergreen Generator. A smart IoT powered, portable solution that eliminates the combustion of fuel to compete with traditional fuel-powered generators. We offer a solution that: Save 3000NGN to 10,000NGN daily; Save the environment from noise and green house gas emissions; Affordable pricing with a flexible payment model using embedded IoT technology; Portable design to fit into tight business spaces of a typical Nigerian shop and a unique distribution strategy.
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