Hosted by the Directorate of Research, Innovation & Development (DRID), this two-day event is a call to transform ideas into solutions. We are positioning UNIBEN for national development and global relevance by bridging the gap between academic inquiry and real-world economic impact.
Program Schedule
Day 1: Pre-Conference Capacity-Building Workshop (FOR LECTURERS ONLY)
Theme: Bridging the Gap: Commercializing University Research for Economic Impact
Designed for academic staff, graduate researchers, and innovators, this workshop focuses on turning research into impact.
Key Focus Areas: Intellectual Property & Patents, Commercialization Pathways, Funding & Industry Partnerships, and Real Stories from Nigerian Researchers.
Date: Tuesday, 20th January 2026
Time: 9:00 AM
Venue: Akin Deko Auditorium, UNIBEN
Day 2: Research Conference & Innovation Fair
Theme: Research Innovation Enterprise: Positioning UNIBEN for National Development and Global Relevance
What to Expect: Keynote sessions from leading researchers, showcases high-impact UNIBEN research, an innovation fair featuring student-led solutions, and networking with industry partners and investors.
Date: Wednesday, 21st January 2026
Time: 9:00 AM Prompt
Venue: Akin Deko Auditorium, UNIBEN
Access to the event is ticket-based.
Register now to secure your tickets : https://ticket.drid-uniben.org
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Website: drid.uniben.edu
Email: [email protected]
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DRID UNIBEN