TIDA

Building a community of

Empowers young Africans to think outside the box and solve problems in new and innovative ways.

ABOUT US

The Innovation and Design Thinking Academy (TIDA) is a registered hub that promotes creative and innovative thinking among young social innovators and entrepreneurs in Africa
Transforms African students, youths, employees, and leaders from complainers to problem solvers and innovative thinkers
Aids organizations and individuals in designing or developing human-centered innovations that are socially impactful and sustainable
Provides education, mentorship, enabling environment, and access to opportunities needed to become a social innovator and problem solver
Focuses on creating a digital environment for innovation to thrive in Africa.
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OUR MISSION
To build innovative minds that turn passion into purpose
To create an environment for creative and innovative thoughts to thrive
To equip students with necessary skills to solve societal problems
To provide mentorship and strong network for social mentorship
To increase access to opportunities for young and aspiring innovators

OUR VISION

To nurture every young mind in Africa to solve societal problems through design thinking and innovation.

OUR SERVICES

Courses

8-module course on innovation and design thinking including human-centered design, team formation strategy, pitch deck design, and weekly interactive sessions with entrepreneurs. Become an award-winning social innovator.

Training

Offering innovation and design thinking training, seminars, and workshops for youth-led organizations, companies, tech hubs, and schools. Can be done virtually or in-person. Training is tailored to the organization's priorities and preferred modules.

TIDA Merchandise

Launching merchandise including t-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts, and tote bags with unique designs for young innovators. Different sizes, colors, and designs available at affordable prices. Show off your innovation in style with our beautiful wears

Consultancy

Consultation service for startups and organizations to develop new strategy, product, or service using human-centered design. Project management, expert design for pitch decks, pitch writing using storytelling, and prototyping also available.

IMPACT

250+

Students trained

350+

Webinars attendees

12

Innovations created

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TIDA in collaboration with OVAL organizes 72-hour Designathon for the SDGs

The Innovation & Design Thinking Academy in conjunction with Our Voice as Light organized a 72-hour Designathon for the SDGs tagged ‘Innovate4Impact’ on Friday, July 9 to Sunday, July 11, 2023 at the UI Hotels, University of Ibadan.

OUR AMAZING TEAM

Yusuf Babatunde

Chief Operation Officer & Co-Founder

Abdulhammed Babatunde

Chief Technical Officer & Co-Founder

Mubarak Alimi

Chief Marketing Officer