The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has launched the NASENI Xceler8 Programme, an accelerator initiative aimed at helping Nigerian innovators transform scientific and engineering breakthroughs into commercially viable businesses. The programme is being delivered in partnership with AfriLabs, a pan-African network of innovation and technology hubs, and is designed for innovators who have progressed beyond the idea stage and developed functional prototypes, minimum viable products (MVPs) or products already available commercially. Participants selected for the programme will receive assistance in product refinement, business development, market access, technical mentorship,...