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Research Commercialization & Incubation

Supporting the creation of university spin-offs, validating markets for prototypes, and connecting research inventors with early-stage venture funding.

Service Overview

Transitioning an innovation from a laboratory prototype to a public commercial product requires structured market validation, business modeling, and funding. CIPPAC manages research incubation programs that help University of Ibadan inventors transition their ideas into commercial startup entities.

Through mentorship, market analysis, business modeling clinics, and investor matchmaking, we prepare researchers to pitch to local and international venture capitalists, angel investors, and industrial manufacturing companies.

Incubation & Commercialization Pathway

1. Feasibility Study & Market Validation

We analyze the market size, potential competitors, product pricing strategies, and initial target user feedback to determine feasibility.

2. Spin-off Setup & Mentorship

We guide the researcher through business incorporation with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), establishing governance policies, and linking them with business mentors.

3. Venture Capital Pitching

We train founders in business pitch decks creation and coordinate pitch events to secure seed funding and early-stage capital from private venture investors.

Incubation Support Provided

  • Business Modeling: Designing robust financial plans, sales pathways, and distribution logistics.
  • Corporate Incorporation: Legal registration of UI spin-offs.
  • Pitch Preparation: Training scholars in presentation skills and pitch-deck design.