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12 programs across the year — from January Bootcamp to the December Gala. Register, add to calendar, or share with your network.
Featured Events
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Date
May 14, 2026
Startup Accelerator Cohort — Launch & Investor Day
The official launch of BIV's Startup Accelerator Cohort. Selected ventures are announced and formally introduced to their mentors, investors, and corporate partners. Includes venture formation workshops, IP structuring sessions, and a cocktail networking evening for investors.
Date
June 19, 2026
CEO Talks & Alumni Founder-in-Residence Program
A high-impact day combining the BIV CEO Talks series with the AgriTech & HealthTech Demo Day. Alumni founders return as mentors for structured 1-on-1 sessions. The afternoon features 8 live product demos from current cohort ventures, open to investors and media.
Date
July 7, 2026
Innovation Incubator 2026 — Cohort Launch & Onboarding
The official launch of the BIV Innovation Incubator's 2026 cohort. Selected ventures are formally onboarded, introduced to their assigned mentors, and receive their first milestone targets. The day includes co-working space orientation, IP briefings, and a seed funding signing ceremony.
Date
August 20–22, 2026
Demo Day & Investor Week — BIV 2026
The most investor-focused event in the BIV calendar. Three days of live startup pitches, licensing discussions, and closed-door investor meetings. Day 3 features a dedicated Deal Room where ventures can negotiate term sheets with VCs, angel investors, and corporate partners.
BIV 2026 Calendar
JAN
DoneInnovation Bootcamp 2026 — Ideation Intensive
BootcampBIV Innovation Hub, Babcock University
FEB
DoneResearch Commercialization Fellowship — 2026 Intake
ConferenceFaculty of Science & Technology, Babcock University
MAR
DoneIndustry Challenge Series — Cohort 1 Launch
WorkshopBIV Innovation Hub, Babcock University
APR
DoneBIV Inaugural Innovation Summit 2026
Summit600-Seater Auditorium, Babcock University
MAY
In 8 daysStartup Accelerator Cohort — Launch & Investor Day
Demo DayBIV Innovation Hub, Babcock University
Startup Accelerator Cohort — Launch & Investor Day
+3 more sessions
JUN
In 44 daysCEO Talks & Alumni Founder-in-Residence Program
NetworkingBIV Executive Lounge & AgriTech Demo Stage
CEO Talks & Alumni Founder-in-Residence Program
+3 more sessions
JUL
In 68 daysBIV Summer Tech Program — Secondary Schools Edition
WorkshopBabcock University Campus, Ilishan-Remo
BIV Summer Tech Program — Secondary Schools Edition
+2 more sessions
AUG
In 106 daysDemo Day & Investor Week — BIV 2026
Demo DayMain Auditorium & BIV Innovation Hub, Babcock University
Demo Day & Investor Week — BIV 2026
+3 more sessions
SEP
In 134 daysTech Career Fair & Accelerator Follow-on Summit
NetworkingSports Complex & Exhibition Halls, Babcock University
Tech Career Fair & Accelerator Follow-on Summit
+3 more sessions
OCT
In 155 daysResearch Commercialization Review & IP Showcase
ConferenceFaculty of Science, Babcock University
Research Commercialization Review & IP Showcase
+3 more sessions
NOV
In 184 daysBIV Hackathon — 48 Hours to Solve Nigeria's Biggest Challenges
HackathonBIV Innovation Hub & Online
BIV Hackathon — 48 Hours to Solve Nigeria's Biggest Challenges
+3 more sessions
DEC
In 219 daysBIV Annual Awards Gala & 2027 Strategic Planning Forum
SummitMain Auditorium & Executive Ballroom, Babcock University
BIV Annual Awards Gala & 2027 Strategic Planning Forum
+3 more sessions
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