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The UNDP Innovation Centre offers a platform for re-imagining the role of UNDP as Nigeria's choice development partner by exploring novel approaches to addressing complex development issues arising from the realities of today. This will ultimately accelerate the achievement of inclusive growth and sustainable development in Nigeria.
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- 17 Alfread Riwani, Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria
- +1 78463037
- info@undpinnovationcenter.com
- Week Days: 09.00 to 18.00 Sat-Sun: Closed
Strategic Priorities
1.
Drive innovation, technology
adoption, & digital transformation
through the
innovation, Digital
Transformation & Knowledge Economy (iDIKE)
Portfolio
iDIKE
Strategic Priorities
2.
Accelerate the scaling of
innovative solutions
to development challenges, emphasizing real-world impact & business growth
Strategic Priorities
3.
Provide cutting-edge technical
support
for open R&D, data-driven and evidence based development & service delivery
Strategic Priorities
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Serve as a premier convening space and aggregator
for innovators, startups, academic institutions, entrepreneurs, policy makers - fostering an inclusive &
collaborative innovation ecosystem
Strategic Priorities
5.
Integrate forward-thinking
innovation approaches
into UNDP’s programmatic offers
Strategic Priorities
6.
Leverage Lagos as Nigeria’s
innovation powerhouse
to propel innovation, digital transformation & entrepreneurship at scale.
Strategic Priorities
iDIKE Facility as a single Growth agile instrument for catalyzing impact
at national, sub-national and pan-African transformation through innovation & Digital transformation
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Innovation, Integrity, and Impact: Accelerating SDG 16 Through Technology
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When Climate Leadership Meets Innovation: A Green Dialogue at the UNDP Innovation Center
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Every initiative is guided by our clear strategic priorities that focus on impact, technical excellence, and ecosystem integration.
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Groups & Forum
experience spaces designed for collaboration, creativity, and growth.