The National Board for Technology Incubation (NBTI) has announced that Nigeria will present 105 innovations in London next week as part of efforts to attract foreign investment and provide technological solutions to pressing challenges.
The Director-General of NBTI, Dr Kazeem Raji, made the announcement during a press conference on Thursday in Abuja, ahead of the Grand Finale of the NextGen Innovation Challenge 2025.
“On Thursday, October 9, in the city of London, 105 of Nigeria’s most outstanding innovators, selected from over 3,000 entries, will converge at the Hilton London Paddington,” Raji said.
“They will pitch revolutionary solutions across HealthTech, AgriTech, FinTech, Clean Energy, Artificial Intelligence and more before an esteemed gathering of global investors, policymakers, and development partners.”
Raji explained that the initiative, organised by NBTI in partnership with UKALD London, represents a platform for showcasing Nigeria’s innovation-driven economic transformation and engaging in what he described as “global innovation diplomacy.”
Among the innovations to be presented are the smart wearable Bra-X, designed for early detection of breast cancer, a ventilator capable of supporting six patients simultaneously, and AI-controlled drones for precision farming and pest control.
“Others are affordable clean energy solutions for underserved communities, next-generation FinTech applications for inclusive finance, and much more, touching every critical sector of our economy and human development,” Raji stated.
Dr Raji noted that London was chosen as the venue due to its status as a hub of global capital and innovation, providing a platform for Nigerian innovators to connect with venture capitalists, European industry leaders, and diaspora investors seeking opportunities to reinvest in Nigeria.
He added, “I want to further reiterate and state that the highlights of the NextGen Innovation Grand Finale include Innovation Pitches from 105 innovators with scalable, investable solutions; Consortium Project Showcase: Interface Africa, Ogoni Land Renewal and the $1 billion Innovate Africa Israel/BIPVco Solar Project. This project will strategically leverage the platform of one of our NextGen innovators as a scalable model, ensuring both impact and sustainability.”
Dr Raji also outlined plans to launch selected coastal areas of Lagos as the world’s safest innovation and leisure destination. “Global Spotlights will feature SpinLab (Germany), Innovate UK, Zumah FinTech Panel, and the Commonwealth Roundtable,” he said.
He confirmed that keynote speakers and guests at the event will include the Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Mr Uche Nnaji, CEO of Tesla Group Europe, Dr Shambhu Pokharel, and Mr Victor Kitange, Economic Adviser of the Commonwealth Group, among others.
Raji acknowledged the support of Air Peace Nigeria owner Allen Onyema, state governors, UKALD, the National Assembly, innovators, and the media. He also announced the launch of the NBTI Global App, a digital platform linking Nigerian innovation with diaspora markets, global investors, and African entrepreneurs worldwide.
“Let the world take notice that Nigeria has arrived, not as a consumer of technology, but as a global leader in innovation,” Raji said. “We are not exporting talents; we are amplifying solutions from Africa to the world. The NextGen Innovation Challenge is Nigeria’s innovation renaissance, and we will not stop until the youth of this nation have a seat at every global innovation table.”
The News Agency of Nigeria reported that attendees will include the Directors-General of the National Directorate of Employment, Mr Silas Agara, and officials from the Lower Niger River Basin Development Authority, as well as members of the National Assembly.
