Babcock University in Ilishan-Remo will host the AI & Babcock Innovation Venture (BIV) Commercialisation Summit 2026 from April 21–22, 2026, at the BUTH 600-seater auditorium. The event, led by Vice Chancellor Professor Afolarin Ojewole, will bring together global technology leaders, innovators, and policymakers to advance AI-driven venture creation across Africa. The summit aims to support the launch, funding, and scaling of competitive AI enterprises and will mark the operational launch of the Babcock Innovation and Venture Centre (BUIV). Professor Ojewole stated the centre will help convert research, innovation, and data into market-ready products, enabling researchers to benefit economically from their intellectual property. He highlighted that the initiative aligns with federal efforts to position Nigerian universities as innovation hubs.
Students stand to gain direct access to global innovation networks through Babcock University's new commercialisation centre launching at the April 2026 summit. Those interested should prepare project ideas or research that can be developed into market-ready AI solutions ahead of the event.
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