LASRIC Cohort VII Innovation Grant

Lagos State has officially reopened applications for LASRIC Cohort VII, giving innovators more time to secure one of Nigeria’s most prestigious government-backed innovation grants.

If you’re building solutions that can transform industries, solve real-world problems, or advance science and technology, this is your opportunity. LASRIC provides not just funding, but the structure, credibility, and ecosystem support needed to turn bold ideas into real-world impact.

Focus Areas (Challenge Pillars)

LASRIC Cohort VII welcomes proposals across three strategic innovation pillars, intentionally designed to support diverse, high-impact ideas:

1. STEM Innovation

• Robotics and automation
• Inclusive and accessible learning technologies
• Green and clean technologies
• Modern, tech-enabled education tools

2. Innovation & Enterprise

• Circular economy solutions
• Agritech and food systems innovation
• Emerging technologies
• Industry-wide transformation tools that improve efficiency and productivity

3. Research & Scientific Advancement

• Sustainability and climate-focused research
• Public service and civic innovation
• High-impact scientific and technological research with long-term societal value

These categories are deliberately broad, ensuring startups, researchers, engineers, and innovators from any field can apply with transformative ideas.

Why Apply? What LASRIC Offers

LASRIC is more than a grant program — it’s a launchpad for scalable impact. Successful applicants gain access to:

• Grant Funding – Financial support for prototyping, testing, validation, or scaling
• Mentorship & Technical Support – Guidance from industry experts, researchers, and innovation leaders
• Lagos State Backing & Credibility – Powerful institutional validation for founders and researchers
• Partnership Opportunities – Access to investors, policymakers, institutions, and private-sector collaborators
• Visibility & Growth Support – A platform to pilot and scale solutions that can shape Lagos and beyond

Whether you’re advancing research, building a scalable tech product, or testing new STEM-driven models, LASRIC provides an enabling environment to amplify your impact.

Who Should Apply?

• Startup founders
• Researchers and academics
• Engineers and STEM innovators
• Builders working on Lagos-focused impact solutions
• Visionaries shaping Africa’s next wave of technological advancement

If you’re working on something bold, relevant, and transformative, LASRIC is designed for you.

Application Deadline

Sunday, December 14, 2025