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Workshop at the University of Ibadan

University of Ibadan

University of Ibadan hosted a workshop at its Living Lab within the Department of Aquaculture and Fisheries Management. Titled “Urban Food Production: Lessons from the INCiTiS-FOOD Project,” the event brought together a diverse group of stakeholders, including university members, NGOs, students, farmers, aquaponics and hydroponics practitioners, insect production experts, SMEs, and entrepreneurs. The workshop provided a platform to share knowledge, exchange ideas, and showcase the Living Lab’s activities and their potential for real societal impact. Strengthening collaboration between research, innovation, and practice is key to building sustainable urban food systems, and this workshop was a step in that direction.

INCiTiS-FOOD Featured at the“Innovation Hour” – University of Ibadan’s Diamond 101.1FM

University of Ibadan

The University of Ibadan has launched “Innovation Hour”, a new programme on Diamond 101.1FM dedicated to showcasing research and innovation from the university community. In its first feature, the programme highlighted innovations from the EU-funded INCiTiS-FOOD project. Professor Simisola Akintola, Deputy Vice Chancellor for Research, Innovation and Strategic Partnerships, discussed the importance of innovation and collaboration in addressing food security challenges and highlighted the relevance of INCiTiS-FOOD’s work in developing sustainable food system solutions.

Young Innovators Visit INCiTiS-FOOD Living Lab at the University of Ibadan

University of Ibadan

A group of young agribusiness innovators from Asher Agribusiness Incubation recently visited the INCiTiS-FOOD Living Lab at the University of Ibadan. The group, which supports young people in turning agricultural innovations into viable businesses, explored the Living Lab’s activities and technologies. The visit offered an opportunity to exchange ideas and learn more about innovative approaches to sustainable food systems.

INCiTiS-FOOD was presented in Cameroon

Bamenda University of Science and Technology - BUST
Partners from the Bamenda University of Science and Technology (BUST) Living Lab represented the INCiTiS-FOOD project during the North West Regional celebration of World Water Day in Cameroon. Taking place in Bamenda, the event created space for dialogue between local communities, institutions, and practitioners on one of the region’s most pressing challenges: sustainable water management. By contributing to these discussions, the Living Lab highlighted how circular food production approaches can support more efficient water use in agriculture.

University of Ibadan Team Visits Open Call Winner CiWACIWE

University of Ibadan

The INCiTiS-FOOD team from the University of Ibadan paid an unannounced visit to CiWACIWE, one of the project’s first Open Call winners, to see the progress of activities on the ground. The visit brought encouraging results, with both cucumber and okra plants already producing fruits. The progress observed during the visit reflects the practical implementation of the solutions supported through the INCiTiS-FOOD Open Call.

African Network of Living Labs (ANoLL) by INCiTiS-FOOD

The INCiTiS-FOOD Living Labs have launched a new network: African Network of Living Labs (ANoLL). While the INCiTiS-FOOD Living Labs serve as the core foundation of this initiative, the ultimate vision of ANoLL is much bigger – to unite all Living Labs across Africa under one collaborative umbrella. By bringing together innovators, researchers, entrepreneurs, and communities, ANoLL aims to strengthen cooperation, share knowledge, and accelerate impactful solutions across the continent.

Follow ANoLL on LinkedIn to stay updated on the latest developments, opportunities, and progress. Interested in becoming part of this inspiring initiative? Get in touch and join the movement shaping the future of Living Labs in Africa!

Egerton University awarded the Silver Award

Egerton University Living Lab (tag)
Egerton University’s innovation “Green Circular Bioponics” was selected among the top 20 projects out of 207 submissions in the China International College Students Innovation Competition 2026. At the regional event held in Nairobi on 27 July 2026, the team was awarded the Silver Award. Congratulations to the Egerton University Living Lab team on this fantastic achievement!

African Network of Living Labs (ANoLL) Has a Website

Wondering what’s new with ANoLL? The African Network of Living Labs (ANoLL) now has a website! Discover more about the network, its vision, and the Living Labs coming together to strengthen collaboration and innovation across Africa.

Building on the experience and collaboration established through INCiTiS-FOOD, ANoLL seeks to bring together Living Labs, innovators, researchers, entrepreneurs, and communities to exchange knowledge, strengthen cooperation, and support locally driven solutions.

Egerton University at the Kenya National Agriculture Show

Egerton University Living Lab (tag)

The Egerton University INCiTiS-FOOD Living Lab showcased its smart automated hydroponics kitchen garden at the Kenya National Agriculture Show, where it attracted strong interest from visitors. The Living Lab was well represented at the event, highlighting innovative approaches to sustainable and efficient food production.

Njala University Living Lab Brings Circularity into Practice and Education

Njala University

The INCiTiS-FOOD Living Lab at Njala University continues to combine circular food production, knowledge sharing and hands-on learning. Through its activities, the Living Lab supports crop and fish production while engaging and training young people to develop practical skills in sustainable and circular food systems.

The facilities established and strengthened through INCiTiS-FOOD also support hands-on student training at Njala University, complementing academic teaching on circular economy principles. This semester, the Living Lab experience will also contribute to a postgraduate module on circular economy, connecting classroom learning with practical application.

ADC Team Supports Open Call Winners in Implementation Planning

Aglobe Development Center (tag)

The Aglobe Development Center (ADC) team, represented by Mr. Abiola Adegoke, engaged with INCiTiS-FOOD’s second Open Call winners in discussions on the implementation of their activities. The exchange focused on construction plans and practical aspects of the upcoming implementation, helping the winners prepare for the next steps.

Kenyatta University Living Lab visiting the SIFLOOP Hub

KU Living Lab

Our partner from the Kenyatta University Living Lab, recently visited the SIFLOOP Hub, one of the winners of the first INCiTiS-FOOD Open Call, to follow the progress of its Black Soldier Fly (BSF)-based circular system. The visit provided an opportunity to explore how the system is being implemented in practice, the challenges encountered along the way, and the solutions developed to keep the initiative moving forward. Encouragingly, the project has already made significant progress in establishing a functioning demonstration system under local conditions, while also showing strong potential for replication among small-scale farmers and community groups.

Workshop at the University of Ibadan

University of Ibadan

University of Ibadan hosted a workshop at its Living Lab within the Department of Aquaculture and Fisheries Management. Titled “Urban Food Production: Lessons from the INCiTiS-FOOD Project,” the event brought together a diverse group of stakeholders, including university members, NGOs, students, farmers, aquaponics and hydroponics practitioners, insect production experts, SMEs, and entrepreneurs. The workshop provided a platform to share knowledge, exchange ideas, and showcase the Living Lab’s activities and their potential for real societal impact. Strengthening collaboration between research, innovation, and practice is key to building sustainable urban food systems, and this workshop was a step in that direction.

INCiTiS-FOOD Featured at the“Innovation Hour” – University of Ibadan’s Diamond 101.1FM

University of Ibadan

The University of Ibadan has launched “Innovation Hour”, a new programme on Diamond 101.1FM dedicated to showcasing research and innovation from the university community. In its first feature, the programme highlighted innovations from the EU-funded INCiTiS-FOOD project. Professor Simisola Akintola, Deputy Vice Chancellor for Research, Innovation and Strategic Partnerships, discussed the importance of innovation and collaboration in addressing food security challenges and highlighted the relevance of INCiTiS-FOOD’s work in developing sustainable food system solutions.

Young Innovators Visit INCiTiS-FOOD Living Lab at the University of Ibadan

University of Ibadan

A group of young agribusiness innovators from Asher Agribusiness Incubation recently visited the INCiTiS-FOOD Living Lab at the University of Ibadan. The group, which supports young people in turning agricultural innovations into viable businesses, explored the Living Lab’s activities and technologies. The visit offered an opportunity to exchange ideas and learn more about innovative approaches to sustainable food systems.

INCiTiS-FOOD was presented in Cameroon

Bamenda University of Science and Technology - BUST
Partners from the Bamenda University of Science and Technology (BUST) Living Lab represented the INCiTiS-FOOD project during the North West Regional celebration of World Water Day in Cameroon. Taking place in Bamenda, the event created space for dialogue between local communities, institutions, and practitioners on one of the region’s most pressing challenges: sustainable water management. By contributing to these discussions, the Living Lab highlighted how circular food production approaches can support more efficient water use in agriculture.
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