UNILAG Launches Nigeria’s First University-Based Intellectual Property Chatbot Platform

The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has reaffirmed its leadership in innovation and research management with the official launch of the ITMO Chatbot — a digitized intellectual property (IP) resource and patent registry platform, the first of its kind in any Nigerian tertiary institution.

Developed by the Innovation and Technology Management Office (ITMO) under the auspices of the Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Development Services), the ITMO Chatbot marks a transformative advancement in how intellectual property resources are accessed, managed, and utilised within the university community.

The platform offers staff and students seamless access to intellectual property resources, guidance on completing IP forms, and real-time information on innovation hubs and the UNILAG patent registry. The chatbot is accessible at https://itmobot.unilag.edu.ng.

Supported by the International Research & Exchanges Board (IREX) through the Technology Transform Grant Team, the initiative strengthens UNILAG’s long-term goal of building a sustainable ecosystem for innovation and research commercialisation.

With the launch of the ITMO Chatbot, the University of Lagos once again sets a national benchmark for integrating technology, research, and innovation, solidifying its position as a trailblazer among Nigerian universities.