On April 28, the UNILAG-AFRETEC Research-Based Assistive Technologies Challenge reaches a defining moment with the Final Pitch Event.

This is not a typical showcase. It is a presentation of practical, build-ready solutions designed to address real accessibility barriers faced by persons with disabilities.

From mobility innovations to neuro-assistive tools, each team will present solutions grounded in research, shaped by lived experience, and positioned for real-world deployment.

This milestone reflects a strong collaboration between University of Lagos, Member of Afretec Network and Theseabilities Foundation. It is a clear example of what focused partnerships can deliver—solutions with the potential to move from concept to impact.

Thank you InnovateUNILAG - Innovation and Technology Management Office (ITMO) for the commitment and support.

We appreciate our distinguished panel of judges for committing their time and expertise to assess these presentations. Their role is critical in identifying solutions with the strongest pathway to scale.

The goal goes beyond selection. The goal is execution.

Of the over 1 billion people globally living with disabilities, access to assistive technology remains limited in many persons living with disabilities in #Africa.

This gap presents both a challenge and an opportunity to build scalable, commercially viable solutions.

We are optimistic and confident about what comes next—refinement, investment, and commercialization.

If you are a corporate partner, investor, or ecosystem enabler, this is where to engage.

Join us in scaling these innovations from our dynamic teams led by-

Engr. Chukwunonso David I.oluwaseyi Bolarinwa Eniola A Ajumobi Abdulquyum Hakeem OlunladeRidwan Adeyemo Emmanuel Oluwaseun Solomon Obafemi DestinyNurudeen Ogundipe

Olayinka Omowunmi Adewumi Prof. Abiola Lanre Awosika-FapetuAngela EmuwaAdeniyi AjibolaOla Belgore ACIArb, ACS, MSCINneka Idam, Ph.D., MCIPD, MCIPMPatience AkandeAyodele AwobonaRosannah DimkpaTitilola Oluwaseyi
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