Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure
Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure
9.1.1. Overview
Covenant University is committed to achieving Sustainable Development Goal 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure. By fostering cutting-edge research, building partnerships, and developing sustainable infrastructure, we aim to bridge the gap between academia and industry, driving innovation that enhances societal well-being.
Through strategic collaborations and state-of-the-art infrastructure, Covenant University envisions a future where innovation and industry transform communities and contribute to global sustainable development. Our strategic Vision 7:2030 focuses on bridging the gap between African institutions and industries to create impactful solutions for mankind.
9.2.1. Innovative Research and Partnerships
- Covenant University collaborates with multiple industries to conduct groundbreaking research aimed at sustainable development.
- Partnerships often include grants and research funds dedicated to creating products that enhance human life.
- Several innovative products are under consideration for commercialization, while others with patentable value have been filed for patents.
9.2.2. Hebron Start-Up Lab
- As the university’s innovation hub, the Hebron Start-Up Lab incubates new ideas and transforms them into commercially viable products.
- This hub provides a talent pool of creative minds focused on solving real-world challenges through technology and entrepreneurship.
9.2.3. Covenant's Strategic Vision 7:2030
- Launched to align Covenant University with sustainable development, this initiative emphasizes strengthening ties between academia and industry in the local community and the world at large.
- The university has already signed multiple Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) to advance this vision.