Technology Incubation Programme is a programme of the Federal government through the Federal Ministry of Science and Technology (FMST) in collaboration with State and/or Local Governments and other relevant stakeholders. The National Board for Technology Incubation (NBTI) coordinates the Technology Incubation programme while the actual Incubation process takes place at Technology Incubation Centres (TICs). To this end, Technology Incubation Centre Abeokuta was established to transform Ogun State & Nigeria as a whole into an industrial giant and it receives full support of Ogun State Government through the Ministry of Commerce and Industries.

Our broad mandate is to assist small scale budding entrepreneurs here in Abeokuta top overcome the initial hurdles of bringing viable research and development (R&D) results and other technologies into profitable enterprises.

To this effect Technology Incubation Centre Abeokuta is searching and inviting already existing Entrepreneurs and budding Entrepreneurs (with viable ideas or existing businesses) that are here in Abeokuta or are willing to relocate to Abeokuta to start up their businesses.

PROJECTS ALLOWED FOR INCUBATION

1. LOW TECHNOLOGIES
* Manufacturing of simple equipment and machineries
* Upgrading of traditional Technologies & handicrafts

2. MEDIUM TECHNOLOGIES
* Manufacturing of Electrical and Electronic components and equipment
* Chemical processes, manufacturing plastic items
* Manufacturing of Scientific equipment etc

3. HIGH TECHNOLOGIES
* Biotechnology processes and products
* Information and Communication Technology Software and Hardware, Space Technology Software and Hardware
* Artificial Intelligence
* Robotics

4. EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES
* Advance Material
* Nano Technology
* Laser Technologies and others


SERVICES PROVIDED BY TECHNOLOGY INCUBATION CENTRE ABEOKUTA

Design and Fabrication of processing equipment
Writing of feasibility report and business plan
Product publicity
Consultancy services
Conducting market survey and research
Training on Peach tree accounting
Management training/workshops
Network troubleshooting solutions
Web designing and updating
Assist in facilitating product registration with NAFDAC, SON etc




The Technology Incubation Centre Abeokuta provides the following facilities to its entrepreneurs

* Standby generator
* Adequate water supply
* Adequate conference hall for meetings and lectures
* Participation in International and Local fair/ exhibition
* Internet Facility
* Linkages with Banks, Tertiary institutions, Research institutions, Small & medium Enterprises, Governments, Private Organizations and NGOs’.



PROCEDURES FOR ADMISSION

• Possession of Commercialisable Research and Development (R&D) results or innovations
• Feasibility study of Projects showing Market potential, economic Benefits, Financial budgets, Business plan and Technological viability
• Managerial Qualification, experience and Integrity
• Patented Technology will be given preference
• Guaranteed environmental pollution free business
• Completion of approved Application Form (it is free)