i-FAIR (Innovation Fellowship for Aspiring Inventors and Researchers) is a 6-month program initiated by the Embassy of the State of Israel in Nigeria. It is designed to empower Nigerian innovators, inventors, entrepreneurs, and venture creators by providing them with the necessary resources, mentorship, and support to develop solutions to local challenges.

The fellowship is open to:

• Nigerian start-up owners, innovators, inventors, and entrepreneurs with viable ideas or early-stage startups.

• Individuals or teams with solutions that address local challenges.

Applicants at different stages of development—whether at the idea, prototype, or early business stage.

Selected fellows gain access to:

• A structured 6-month incubation program.

• Mentorship from industry experts (over 1,300 mentorship hours provided so far).

• Cutting-edge facilities and technology at Innov8 Hub.

• Support in prototype development and business model refinement.

• Networking opportunities with investors and industry leaders.

As of now, i-FAIR has successfully completed three editions, with:

• 63 Fellows supported.

• 56 Prototypes developed.

• Over 100 ideas mentored.

Notable alumni ventures include:

• ThinkBike

• Soilless Farm Labs

• Quadloop Africa

• Eco Circular Solution

These startups have attracted investments and scaled their businesses.