Lead City University Students Selected for Innovation to Market Accelerated Incubator Programme

Two student innovators from Lead City University, Ibadan, Faruq Hameed and Oluwadamilola Bolorunduro, have been selected for the Accelerated Incubator Programme under the Innovation to Market (I2M) Project.

The duo emerged among 40 participants selected from a pool of more than 600 applicants for the programme, which is designed to support promising early-stage innovations through mentorship, expert guidance and resources to help transform innovative ideas into market-ready solutions.

Faruq Hameed is developing Kájọlọ, a peer-to-peer carpooling application designed to address the transportation needs of commuters in Nigerian urban centres.

His selection for the programme provides an opportunity to refine the application, strengthen its development and advance its potential for practical implementation.

Oluwadamilola Bolorunduro is the innovator behind CycleWise, an initiative that has also secured a place in the Accelerated Incubator Programme under Project I2M.

Her selection marks a significant milestone in the development of the innovation, offering access to expert mentorship, industry guidance and resources to strengthen the project and improve its prospects for commercial success.

The Accelerated Incubator Programme combines virtual learning and engagement with an in-person incubation component at the University of Lagos.

Through the programme, participants will have opportunities to interact with experienced mentors, industry experts and fellow innovators while receiving practical guidance to strengthen their innovations and improve their prospects for successful commercialisation.

Lead City University congratulated Faruq Hameed and Oluwadamilola Bolorunduro on their achievement, expressing confidence in their ability to make further progress as they develop their innovations and pursue greater impact.

The university also reaffirmed its commitment to promoting innovation, nurturing entrepreneurial talent and supporting students in transforming promising ideas into practical solutions that address real-world challenges.