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.

Partner
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

ADEYINKA MEDUOYE
APTCONNECT
AptConnect is an online marketplace that lets renters rent apartments with landlords, instead of agents to: connect directly while streamlining communication; save time and money when searching; and earn money when renting. We are simplifying the apartment rental process by leveraging technology to provide a platform that connects renters directly with landlords or property managers, allowing them to search, view and rent apartments seamlessly.

AUGUSTA OKAFOR
AFRICA MEDICAL MARKETPLACE
Africa Medical Marketplace is an e-commerce (healthtech solutions) platform that connects global manufacturers, distributors, and suppliers with medical audiences in the 54 countries of Africa. The platform is designed to help medical professionals source equipment, supplies, and devices from trusted sources at competitive prices, while also supporting biomedical engineers and giving back to the community through a donation /circular sustainable program.

ADEPOJU PRECIOUS OLUFEMI
PREDCYLERS RECYCLING
Predcylers Recycling is a groundbreaking initiative addressing plastic pollution and poverty in underserved communities like Ekpoma. With a mission to remove 1,000 tons of plastic waste within the next 6-12 months, the project involves active collection and efficient processing of plastic waste from households and businesses. What sets this initiative apart is its focus on community involvement, offering jobs to disadvantaged individuals and empowering locals by engaging them in waste collection and sorting. The ultimate goal is to create cleaner streets, diminish plastic waste, and uplift lives. Predcylers Recycling stands as a beacon of progress, demonstrating the synergy between environmental sustainability and social welfare. It invites stakeholders to collaborate, aiming to bring about positive changes in waste management and community development in Ekpoma and beyond.

CHIOMA NNANNA
OMZN
OMZN is a production management platform that helps fashion brands outsource their manufacturing directly to tailors. It is designed to work as an alternative to factory manufacturing, and gives brands the option to produce in smaller batches, closer to their market and customized to the customers needs.

LEO-ADEGUN FAVOUR
GAMESPACE GMS LTD
GameSpace GMS LTD, a pioneering startup, specializes in subscription-based electronic furniture solutions designed for game cafés, offering a unique service to elevate the "Authentic Gaming Experience" in physical and local settings. Our flagship product, an exclusive electronic furniture system for game cafés, not only aids in tracking and managing game sales, gameplay hours, and customer data but also ensures continuous updates and support for an optimized gaming environment. With a target market including game cafés, aspiring entrants into the gaming industry, and entertainment centers in Nigeria, we aim to disrupt the local gaming scene through technology. Our unique selling points lie in innovative technology, a flexible subscription model, and a robust IP strategy securing exclusive rights to maximize profit potential. Notable achievements include successful prototype development, positive beta testing feedback, and key partnerships for ongoing enhancements. GameSpace offers a compelling investment opportunity, positioning investors to be part of an IP-generating company in the thriving gaming industry, capitalizing on the emerging trend of esports for substantial opportunities in the future of entertainment and gambling in Africa.

NWACHUKWU ALEX IFESINACHI
SPRING-LIFE PHARMACEUTICALS INTERNATIONAL
Springlife Pharmaceuticals International is modernized community pharmacy outlet that will be located at the University Of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu Nigeria. We are targeted to meet the aims and standard of the people and customers by ensuring access to affordable and genuine medications and healthcare services by not only providing a pharmaceutical outlet for efficient pharmaceutical care and services but also intends to equally provide an online platform where people can log in and receive counseling, ask questions, get information, make complaints and also get the required drugs at their door step. The pharmacy also aims to establish a lasting relationship with the local customers and provide excellent customer service, help patients and the general public to access their health conditions and make informed choices about the medicine they should take. We also intend to attain constant profitability in few years to come.
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