Transforming Benue State into a thriving, technologically empowered and innovation-driven economy.
Innovate Benue connects ideas, talent, institutions, technology, capital and markets to build sustainable enterprises, create productive employment and expand inclusive economic opportunities for the people of Benue State.
CONNECTED TO OPPORTUNITY.↓
Productive possibilities.Innovation belongs in everyday life.
Our people.
Our potential.
Our next chapter.
Across our farms, classrooms, businesses and communities, there are opportunities to create more value. Innovate Benue brings the people, capabilities and partnerships together to help realise them.
Coordinated by CIE Benue State, the initiative connects enterprise development, practical learning, investment and smart systems to a shared ambition for economic transformation.
Discover Innovate BenueTurn ideas into enterprises ↗
Connect promising solutions to practical development and market opportunities.
Build capability and opportunity ↗
Link learning and experience to productive work and enterprise.
Make systems work better ↗
Bring useful technology and dependable support into everyday services.
Better learning.
Greater possibilities.
Our initial Smart Benue programme brings education, technology and practical support together.
LEARNING · TEACHING · DIGITAL CAPABILITYOpening a new chapter
for smart education.
The Benue State Smart Education Programme connects school management, virtual learning, educator development, device access and digital learning resources.
Explore the eight componentsConnecting innovation
to Benue’s priorities.
Explore where we work and the foundations that guide our approach to transformation.
Where we work: practical innovation across the sectors where Benue learns, produces, trades and grows.
Agriculture & food systems
From productive land to stronger value chains.
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Manufacturing & industry
Making more. Creating greater value.
↗Education & capabilities
Learning that opens new possibilities.
↗Commerce & enterprise
Connecting everyday business to opportunity.
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Health & care
Useful technology. Better access.
↗Energy & environment
Power for communities and enterprise.
↗Explore all nine areas of focus, including technology, creative enterprise and public services.
View all areas of focusHow we advance transformation: five connected foundations bringing capabilities, resources and relationships together.
Innovation, Enterprise & Industry
Turning ideas, research and local resources into viable enterprises and productive industries.
02Employment & Human Capability
Connecting practical capabilities to meaningful work and enterprise opportunities.
03Smart Systems & Digital Transformation
Helping institutions and businesses use technology to improve services and productivity.
04Investment & Infrastructure
Mobilising capital and enabling facilities for feasible, sustainable development.
05Partnerships, Trade & Markets
Connecting enterprises and institutions to expertise, collaboration and wider markets.
From shared priorities to coordinated action.
Read the strategic frameworkShared priorities.
Practical pathways.
Explore programmes that develop enterprises, build capabilities and strengthen the systems supporting our economy.
OPIAOperate in Africa — Benue
Connecting enterprises and investors to establishment, collaboration and market opportunities.
Explore programmeCoBACo-Build for Africa — Benue
Bringing people and expertise together to develop practical solutions and viable enterprises.
Explore programmeSkill2CreateSkill2Create — Benue
Developing practical capabilities for productive work, entrepreneurship and innovation.
Explore programmeSBISmart Benue Initiative
Advancing better services and stronger institutions through effective technology adoption.
Explore programmePICSProduct Integrity & Consumer Safety — Benue
Supporting authentic products, responsible businesses and greater market confidence.
Explore programmeThere is a place
for your contribution.
Find the programme that connects with your interests, capabilities or organisation.
Find your pathwayIdeas with purpose.
Solutions with potential.
WorkGlo
Connecting people, organisations and productive work.
Explore venture
TradeLage
Connecting enterprises to commercial relationships and wider markets.
Explore venture
STEMDigit
Digital simulations and tools supporting practical STEM education.
Explore venture
Tecilia
Technology solutions for productive institutions and communities.
Explore ventureBuilding something that could make a difference?
Introduce your venture, product or practical solution to the coordination team.
Meet. Exchange.
Move ideas forward.
Smart Education Programme Briefing
An introduction to BENUE-SEP for schools, educators and prospective implementation partners.
Innovation & Enterprise Forum
A proposed convening for entrepreneurs, institutions, investors and development partners.
Startup Discovery Session
A planned opportunity for founders and solution developers to connect with the initiative.
Planned engagements. Dates, venues and participation arrangements will be published after confirmation.
Fresh thinking.
Practical perspectives.
Introducing Innovate Benue: from potential to productive opportunity
An introduction to the vision, structure and practical purpose of the initiative.
Read insightSmart Benue: connecting technology, institutions and people
Why useful technology needs capable users, reliable infrastructure and continuing support.
Read insightFrom agricultural strength to greater economic value
Exploring the connections between production, processing, enterprise and market access.
Read insightDifferent strengths.
A shared sense of possibility.
Organisations across the CIE ecosystem contribute expertise in enterprise, education, technology and institutional development.
