About IP Awards

Celebrating Innovation, Rewarding Excellence

A strategic cross-sector driver of creativity and innovation, building respect for intellectual property and fostering industry collaboration in Nigeria.

IP AWARDS is a neoteric intellectual property awareness raising initiative designed to drive attention to exceptional creativity, innovation and intellectual property commercialization in Nigeria. It is an innovation and creativity focused ceremony and a definitive gathering of exceptional young talents, creatives, innovators, government leaders, visionary entrepreneurs, corporate executives, academic leaders, intellectual property professionals and stakeholders in Nigeria.

16

IP Icons inducted into the Hall of Fame

1,000+

Nominations received across 2 editions

58+

Creatives, entrepreneurs & innovators awarded

Each year, IP Awards identifies and honors exceptional individuals and organizations that have demonstrated outstanding leadership, innovation, creativity and social impact in diverse fields by utilizing or commercializing IP. With the first two editions, IP Awards has established a hall of fame, recognizing 16 IP icons in the history of IP development in Nigeria, received 1000+ nominations, and awarded 58+ creatives, entrepreneurs, innovators and IP professionals in Nigeria.

At its core, IP Awards demonstrates how intellectual property is beyond a legal concept, but a catalyst for social and economic development. Building respect for IP stimulates innovation and fosters collaboration, creativity, and entrepreneurship. This project is a strategic cross-sector networking event that encourages stakeholders' engagement and raises IP awareness across various sectors. We are encouraging excellence and inspiring the next generation of innovators, creators, entrepreneurs through recognition.

Now in its third edition, IP Awards is positioned to penetrate more industries and sectors, building on formidable partnerships and gain wider reach in Nigeria. IP Awards is a call to action in Nigeria.

Who It's For

Target Audience

IP Awards brings together a diverse cross-section of Nigeria's most forward-thinking individuals and institutions.

Creatives
Innovators
Business Leaders
Academia
Students
Government Agencies & Officials
Professionals
Entrepreneurs

Ready to nominate a champion of IP?

The 3rd Edition of IP Awards is now open for nominations. Recognize someone making a difference in Nigeria's IP space.

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