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PROJECT I – CREA8 (Igniting Innovation in Teens & youth through Creative Technology Education)
July 19, 2015

PROJECT I – CREA8 (Igniting Innovation in Teens & youth through Creative Technology Education)

PROJECT I – CREA8: (Igniting Innovation in Teens & youth through Creative Technology Education) – Powered by Prince Technology and Community Development Foundation

A. Project Background and Justification:

Science and technology remain the engine rooms of national transformation, innovation, and economic prosperity. No nation can emerge as a great power without becoming an economic power, and no nation can become an economic power without being a leader in science and technology. How do we expect technological breakthroughs without equipping our youth with hands-on experience, exposure to innovation, and adequate motivation? Driven by these questions, the Prince Technology and Community Development Foundation conceptualized “Project I-CREA8”.

B. Vision Statement

To unlock the innovative potential of young science students in Africa by building a pipeline of practical, motivated, and creative technologists who will drive the continent’s industrial and economic future.

C. Project Objectives:

  • To sensitize and motivate young science students toward creative and practical innovation.
  • To spur innovation and entrepreneurship in STEM by engaging students in hands-on technology workshops.
  • To equip science teacherswith current knowledge in modern technologies and teaching methodologies.
  • To establish a national network of future innovators capable of developing home-grown solutions through research and development.
  • To reduce academic abstraction by integrating theory with real-world applications using affordable electronic components.

D. Key Activities

  1. Innovation-Driven Workshops Hands-on practical workshops using components such as resistors, capacitors, LEDs, LDRs, 555 timers, etc., to demystify electronics and embedded systems.
  1. Teacher Empowerment Programme Specialized training for science teachers to update their technical skills and make them better innovation mentors.

E. Needs Analysis (Findings from Pre-Intervention Survey)

  • Social Gaps: Lack of encouragement, limited exposure to innovation, and minimal motivation for creativity.
  • Academic Gaps: Overemphasis on theory with little to no practical reinforcement in the curriculum.
  • Economic Gaps: Absence of basic facilities and funding for research and experimentation in most public secondary schools.
  • Skill Gaps (Teachers): Many science teachers lacked up-to-date knowledge and hands-on capability, undermining their ability to supervise or nurture student innovations.

F. Impact and Innovation Showcase:

One of the most inspiring outcomes of Project I-CREA8 has been the astounding creativity of the students, once given the tools and encouragement to innovate. The young science scholars, many of them working with electronic components for the first time, were able to conceptualize and develop impressive functional projects. Among the standout student-led innovations were:

  • Movement Detector for security and automation.
  • Information Display Boards using LEDs for smart school announcements.
  • DIY Phone Charging Stations, highlighting grassroots energy solutions.
  • Emergency Night Lights, designed to provide illumination during power outages.
  • Mini Sirens and Alarm Systems for safety and emergency response.

These innovations were not just academic exercises, they were practical, context-relevant solutions born from real societal challenges. They reveal the untapped genius in Nigerian secondary schools, waiting to be harnessed through programmes like Project I-CREA8.

“When we guide the hands of students toward invention, we prepare their minds for leadership.” – Prince Nwankwo

G. Long-Term Goals

  • Establish regional I-CREA8 Innovation Hubs across Nigeria.
  • Establish science clubs in all government-owned technical and science secondary schools across Nigeria.
  • Institutionalize project-based learning in secondary STEM education.
  • Build a national innovation pipeline from secondary to tertiary education.
  • Collaborate with tech institutions, donors, and the government to scale.

H. Primary Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Addressed by the Project

  1. SDG 4 – Quality Education
    • Promotes hands-on STEM learning and improves teacher skills to enhance science education quality.
  2. SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
    • Encourages grassroots innovation and technological development through student-led projects.
  3. SDG 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth
    • Builds early pathways for youth entrepreneurship and future STEM careers.
  4. SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities
    • Targets under-resourced schools to ensure inclusive access to technology education.
  5. SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals
    • Leverages collaboration between NGOs, academic institutions, and communities to scale impact.

I. Partnerships & Call to Action The Prince Technology and Community Development Foundation invites:

  • Corporate sponsors, to support kits, labs, and showcase events.
  • STEM professionals, to mentor and guide young talents.
  • Schools and educators, willing to innovate teaching practices.
  • Development agencies and donors, to scale impact across West Africa.

“If we spark the fire of creativity in a child today, we ignite a future that can transform a continent.” – Prince Nwankwo Let us build a future where every African child believes they can innovate, invent, and inspire the world.

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