The Lagos State Government (LASG) has reiterated its commitment to innovation by deepening its investment in research through the Lagos State Science, Research and Innovation Council (LASRIC).
The LASRIC cohort 6 grant award ceremony was recently held with grants of N5 million given to innovators and researchers tackling problems peculiar to Lagos State.
“Today is more than just an event. It’s a celebration of bold ideas, fearless innovation, and the determination to solve real problems for Lagos residents. It’s also a moment to recognize the incredible minds who are shaping the future of Lagos and indeed, Nigeria through science, research, and innovation,” stated Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Lagos State governor, who was represented by Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin, the secretary to the government, Lagos State.
According to Sanwo-Olu, the current administration is leveraging LASRIC to place special focus on technology and innovation as powerful tools to drive growth, empower citizens, and build a resilient and inclusive economy.
He disclosed that LASRIC was created to build a modern economy powered by knowledge, creativity, and sustainable growth. According to the governor, the council has become a source of hope and support for young people, startups, entrepreneurs, and researchers across Lagos.
“Over the past five cohorts, LASRIC has funded breakthrough ideas across sectors like health, education, mobility, fintech, climate, culture, circular economy, and quantum computing. We’ve supported startups like Pricepally, Adire Lounge, ThinkBikes, and Rabbit Africa, as well as researchers from Lagos State University developing sustainable fish farming and health focused innovations,” Sanwo-Olu stated.
According to him, the 2025 cohorts have not only created jobs and attracted global investors but also contributed to new policies and advanced academic research, which firmly position the state as a growing hub for African innovation.
Olapeju Umah, founder, MyFoodAngels and one of the beneficiaries, said her firm is bridging the logistics challenge between farmers and consumers. “We are not just moving food from the farmers to the consumers. We are now moving food from the farm to the market; and cutting out a lot of the human effects.”
According to her, the grant will help the firm to further develop its digital application to serve more consumers in Lagos and beyond. “It’s beyond what we are even doing right now. It’s another project which we have been working on,” Umah said, disclosing that the app is set for lunch on September 1, 2025.
