Lagos State has officially opened submissions for LASRIC Cohort VII, and with the newly extended deadline, innovators now have more time to secure one of the state’s most coveted innovation grants.
If you’re building solutions that can transform industries, solve real challenges, or push the boundaries of science and technology, this is the moment to step forward. LASRIC offers the structure, funding, and visibility needed to turn groundbreaking ideas into real-world impact.
What LASRIC Is Looking For (Challenge Areas)
LASRIC Cohort VII is accepting proposals across three strategic pillars:
1. STEM Innovation
Robotics and automation
Inclusive learning technologies
Green and clean technologies
Modern, tech-enabled learning tools
2. Innovation & Enterprise
Circular economy solutions
Agritech and food systems
Emerging technologies
Systemwide transformation tools that improve industry efficiency
3. Research & Scientific Advancement
Sustainability research
Public service innovation
High-impact scientific and technological research with long-term societal value
These categories are intentionally broad, ensuring innovators, builders, academics, and creators can submit transformative ideas regardless of field.
Why You Should Apply — What You Stand to Gain
LASRIC doesn’t just provide funding — it provides a launchpad. Successful applicants gain access to:
✔ Grant Funding
Financial support to accelerate testing, prototyping, validation, or scaling.
✔ Mentorship & Technical Guidance
Expert support from top industry leaders, researchers, and innovation specialists.
✔ Lagos State Backing & Credibility
One of the strongest forms of validation for any founder or researcher in Nigeria.
✔ Partnership Pathways
Connections to investors, institutions, policymakers, and private-sector collaborators.
✔ Visibility & Growth Support
A platform to pilot, test, and scale innovations that can shape the future of Lagos and beyond.
Whether you are developing a research breakthrough, building a scalable tech solution, or experimenting with new models in STEM, LASRIC offers an enabling environment to multiply your impact.
Who Should Apply?
Startup founders
Researchers and academics
Engineers and STEM creators
Innovators working on Lagos-centric impact solutions
Visionaries building Africa’s next big technological leap
If you’re working on something bold, needed, and transformative — LASRIC is built for you.
New Deadline
🗓 Sunday, December 14, 2025
This extension gives you a second chance. Don’t miss it.
