{"id":3497,"date":"2026-05-12T11:44:48","date_gmt":"2026-05-12T11:44:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/auxanosolar.com\/?p=3497"},"modified":"2026-05-12T11:44:48","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T11:44:48","slug":"mit-kuo-sharper-foundry-fellows-second-ecosystem-tour-kicked-off-in-abuja-nigeria","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/auxanosolar.com\/?p=3497","title":{"rendered":"MIT Kuo Sharper Foundry Fellows Second Ecosystem Tour, Kicked off in Abuja, Nigeria"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Auxano Solar\u2019s CEO Chuks Umezulora<\/a> was honored to be part of Day One of<\/div>\n
the MIT Kuo Sharper Foundry Fellows\u2019 second ecosystem tour<\/strong>,<\/div>\n
which kicked off in Abuja, Nigeria \"\ud83c\uddf3\ud83c\uddec\"<\/span><\/div>\n
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The day was rich with inspiration and impactful conversations:<\/strong><\/em><\/div>\n
\"\u2705\"<\/span> A visit to NEV Electric, founded by Mosope Olaosebikan, showcases bold innovation in Nigeria\u2019s energy space.<\/div>\n
\"\u2705\"<\/span> An evening of reflection with Foundry Fellow Alum, Opeyemi Awoyemi, who shared honest lessons from his entrepreneurial journey.<\/div>\n
\"\u2705\"<\/span> Insightful engagement with the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC) on strategies driving both local and foreign investment.<\/div>\n
\"\u2705\"<\/span> A powerful discussion with Dr. Kingsley T. Udeh, Minister of Innovation, Science & Technology, who emphasized unity in innovation and affirmed that Nigeria must lead Africa\u2019s science and innovation agenda.<\/div>\n
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The highlight of the day:<\/em><\/div>\n
A special meet-and-greet with His Excellency, Senator Kashim Shettima, Vice President of Nigeria, who reminded us that Africa has everything it needs to prosper.<\/div>\n
Special thanks to Nasir Yammama for making this impactful engagement possible.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Stay tuned as the Fellows continue engaging with Nigeria\u2019s vibrant and fast-growing innovation ecosystem.<\/div>\n
MIT Kuo Sharper Center for Prosperity and Entrepreneurship All On Partnerships for Energy Access<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n
Rural Electrification Agency of Nigeria.<\/div>\n
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