OOU Future Tech is a forward-looking innovation platform of Olabisi Onabanjo University created to inspire, equip, and connect students for success in a digital-first world. It exists to help young people move from ideas to action by building skills, solving real problems, exploring emerging technologies, and creating ventures that shape the future.
Our History
OOU Future Tech emerged from a growing need to prepare students for the opportunities and demands of a rapidly changing digital world. It was created as a platform to expose students to innovation, entrepreneurship, digital skills, and emerging technologies through conferences, mentorship, collaboration, and practical learning experiences.
Its momentum was strengthened by events such as Tech Horizon 1.0, a regional technology conference focused on innovation, digital transformation, and emerging opportunities in a digital-first world. Held on 24 January 2026 in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, the event featured keynote speeches, panel sessions, workshops, exhibitions, and a startup pitch competition. The conference brought together students, founders, experts, and innovators from OOU and other institutions across the region.
One of the highlights of that movement was the success of Muritala Olashile Aminat of the Department of Computer Science, Olabisi Onabanjo University, who emerged as the overall winner of the startup pitch competition with SIWES Finder—a digital platform designed to help Nigerian students secure verified SIWES and industrial training placements. This moment reflects what OOU Future Tech stands for: identifying real problems, building practical solutions, and empowering students to lead with innovation.
Our Vision
To become the leading university-driven technology and innovation platform in Nigeria, raising a generation of digitally skilled, solution-oriented, and globally relevant students who create impact through technology, enterprise, and collaboration.
Our Mission
Our mission is to nurture the next generation of innovators by creating opportunities for students to learn, build, collaborate, and lead in the technology ecosystem.
We are committed to:
- promoting digital literacy, innovation, and entrepreneurial thinking among students;
- exposing students to emerging fields such as AI, data science, Web3, product development, and digital business;
- encouraging practical problem-solving that addresses real campus, community, and national challenges;
- building strong networks between students, founders, industry experts, and institutions;
- supporting student-led ideas, startups, and digital projects from concept to execution.
Our Responsibilities
OOU Future Tech is committed to the following responsibilities:
Student Empowerment
We create spaces where students can discover opportunities in technology, develop relevant skills, and gain the confidence to turn ideas into action.
Innovation Development
We encourage students to identify problems, ask the right questions, and build practical, scalable, and locally relevant solutions.
Technology Exposure
We provide access to conversations, training, and experiences around innovation, digital transformation, AI, Web3, entrepreneurship, and other emerging technologies.
Community Building
We foster a strong network of students, creators, founders, mentors, and partners who support one another through learning, collaboration, and shared growth.
Startup Support
We help connect promising ideas with the guidance, partnerships, and platforms needed to grow into viable ventures.
Digital Advocacy
We promote the responsible and meaningful use of technology for education, problem-solving, creativity, and economic empowerment.
Innovation Protection Awareness
We also emphasize the importance of intellectual property, ownership, and brand protection so that students understand how to secure and grow what they build.
Our Programmes
OOU Future Tech delivers impact through a range of programmes designed to prepare students for the future:
1. Conferences and Innovation Events
We organize conferences, summits, and technology events that bring together students, founders, professionals, and thought leaders to share ideas, trends, and opportunities in the digital economy.
2. Workshops and Skill Development Sessions
We run practical sessions in areas such as product design, AI, data science, Web3, startup development, digital marketing, and problem-solving.
3. Startup Pitch Competitions
We provide students with opportunities to present bold ideas, receive feedback, gain visibility, and compete for recognition and support.
4. Founder Academy
Through our Founder Academy model, students with ideas can connect with founders, technical talents, legal minds, and collaborators who can help move their concepts from idea stage to execution stage.
5. Mentorship and Networking Opportunities
We create pathways for students to engage experienced founders, professionals, and ecosystem builders whose guidance can shape their careers and ventures.
6. Campus Innovation Support
We encourage student solutions to real-world problems affecting campus life and society, from mobility and access to information to security, agriculture, and digital services.
7. Community Partnerships
We partner with learning communities, tech organizations, and ecosystem players to expand training, exposure, and opportunities for our students.
8. Annual Growth and Showcase Platforms
We are building platforms that will continually showcase student innovation, celebrate promising solutions, and connect emerging startups with broader opportunities for growth and funding.
The Organisers
Contact Information
- Address: Olabisi Onabanjo University, Main Campus.
- Email:ooufuturetech@gmail.com
- Website: https://ooufuturetech.com.ng/
- Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Directorates and Units
Academic Directorates
- Academic Planning
- Centre for Continuing Education
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- General Studies (GNS) and Farms
- Linkages and Partnership
- Open Distance Learning Centre
- Quality Assurance
- Research
- SIWES
- Institute of Education
- Olubi Sodipo Counselling Centre
- OOU Business School
- Talabi Dialysis Centre