The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Innovation Centre in Lagos is set to host a dynamic week-long Co-Creation Programme that will convene stakeholders from various segments across Nigeria’s innovation ecosystem. Scheduled for June 2nd to June 5th, 2025, the initiative aims to collaboratively shape the Centre’s value offering in alignment with its strategic priorities and Nigeria’s development goals. The programme is supported by Africa-focused innovation and technology publication, TechCabal, and its sister intelligence firm, TechCabal Insights.
Launched in 2024, the UNDP Innovation Centre was established to drive inclusive innovation, support the scaling of technology solutions, and promote sustainable development through innovation and digital transformation. This Co-Creation Week marks a major milestone in the Centre’s mission to act not as a passive convener, but as an active catalyst for transformative development through innovation, collaboration, and impact.
Over four days, the Centre will engage a broad cross-section of stakeholders—including startups, innovation hubs, academic institutions, investors, tech companies, networks and non-profits—to design and co-own initiatives that accelerate development across the country. It will constitute a reference group that will over see the design and development of the offering, following the initial days of co-creating the initiatives of the offers.
Each day will focus on a strategic priority driven by insights from the Ecosystem Engagement survey, from driving innovation under the portfolios of work of the innovation centre, to scaling solutions, enhancing data-driven programming, and leveraging Lagos as a launchpad for entrepreneurship and tech-enabled service delivery. Participants will explore pressing challenges, identify opportunities, and co-develop actionable pathways for ecosystem growth.
“This is more than a consultation—it’s a commitment to listening, learning, and building with the ecosystem,” said William Tsuma, Chief Innovation Officer and Head of the UNDP Innovation Centre. “We are opening our doors to ensure that what we offer reflects the real needs and potential of innovators across Nigeria.”
The UNDP invites ecosystem actors to take part in shaping a future where innovation drives inclusive and sustainable development for all. Contribute to this effort by attending to the survey here.
For media inquiries or participation details, contact:
Toyin Bamidele
Digital Innovation Officer, UNDP
Oluwatoyin-samuel.bamidele@undp.org
