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Visit and Exchange Between our Living Labs

Njala University
University of Ibadan (UI) Living Lab had the pleasure of welcoming Dr. Olapade Olufemi Julius from Njala University Living Lab. During the visit, he explored some of the most exciting ongoing activities, especially the organic fertilizer trials and the innovative aquaponics unit. He also connected with members of the UI Living Lab team, exchanging insights and learning more about the processes driving their work. These kinds of exchanges are key to inspiring fresh ideas, fostering collaboration, and moving our Living Labs forward together.

University of Ibadan Develops Fingerling Production Unit

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.

Bell Pepper Trial Comparison at Aglobe Development Center

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The team at Aglobe Development Center planted the same variety of bell pepper in two systems: a simplified aquaponics unit and a conventional soil-based system. The trial offered a practical comparison of how the two growing methods performed under the same conditions. Can you guess which plants went on to produce fruit — and which kept flowering?

Amaranth Harvest from University of Ibadan Living Lab Hydroponic Unit

University of Ibadan

Today’s harvest of amaranth from the UILLs’ hydroponic unit highlights the productivity and freshness achievable through soilless cultivation. The leafy greens were harvested at optimal maturity, reflecting the effectiveness of the hydroponic system in supporting nutritious vegetable production.

Visits at the University of Ibadan

University of Ibadan

The University of Ibadan Living Lab recently welcomed visitors from the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI). During the visit, the ILRI team toured the Living Lab and explored technologies currently being implemented under the INCiTiS-FOOD project, with discussions centred on their application in sustainable and circular food systems. The Living Lab also hosted Dr Emmanuel Benjamin from the Aglobe Development Center for an inter-Living Lab exchange, creating space for dialogue with both the Living Lab team and the ILRI group. These interactions supported shared learning and strengthened collaboration across institutions working towards resilient food systems in Africa.

Developments at Njala University in Sierra Leone

Njala University

Development activities at Salone Aquaponics in Sierra Leone are currently underway. The system features a design that supports multiple aquaponics setups while ensuring the judicious use of water resources. Further updates, including progress from other farms, are expected to be available in the coming days.

Egerton University awarded the Silver Award

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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

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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

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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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