“No one but us will develop Africa”. – Tony Elumelu One of the major goals of The Innovation and Design Thinking Academy (TIDA) is to foster the creation of human centered design among young people in Africa. Africa as a continent is faced with a wide range of challenges across various sectors and on theAbout TIDA’s Design Thinking Fellowship 2026
In a world where social, health, and environmental challenges can feel overwhelming, young Nigerians are proving that innovation, collaboration, and empathy can drive real change. This belief shaped Designathon 2.0, a three-day youth co-creation program hosted by The Innovation and Design Thinking Academy (TIDA) in partnership with Our Voice As Light (OVAL). Held in Ibadan,From Ideas to Impact: How TIDA’s Designathon 2.0 Is Empowering Young Nigerians
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. The designathon which brought together youths between the ages of 18-30 was organized to promote awareness andTIDA in collaboration with OVAL organizes 72-hour Designathon for the SDGs
Progress in each industry, from commerce to science and technology, depends heavily on creativity and innovation.
Design thinking and innovation have become buzzwords in the business world in recent years.