Event Overview

The Paper to Product Initiative Series, part of the African Biogenome Project, is a series of virtual events aimed at bridging academia and entrepreneurship. Organized by the Organization of African Academic Doctors (OAAD) and the Agriculture Research Group, in collaboration with partners like PMSG (People-Made Solutions Group Intl.) and SMILO, the series features expert speakers discussing the conversion of research into tangible products and services. Events are held on Zoom, with sessions scheduled across multiple dates in 2021, focusing on strategic partnerships, capital raising, and trial-and-error approaches in entrepreneurship.

Key Details

• Dates and Times:
  • December 8, 2021: 12:30 PM GMT, 01:30 PM WAT, 02:30 PM SAST/CAT, 03:30 PM EAT, 08:30 PM BJT
  • September 24, 2021: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM (Kenya), 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Nigeria), 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM (Zimbabwe & Spain), 4:00 PM - 5:30 AM (China)
  • October 23, 2021: 16h (Kenya), 14h (Cameroon/Nigeria), 15h (Zimbabwe), 21h (China)
  • November 20, 2021: 16h (Kenya), 14h (Cameroon/Nigeria), 15h (Zimbabwe), 21h (China)
  • September 11-12, 2021: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Speakers (9 AM Nigeria, 10 AM Zimbabwe, 11 AM Kenya, 4 PM Shanghai); 4th Speaker (2 PM Nigeria, 3 PM Zimbabwe, 3 PM South Africa, 4 PM Kenya, 9 PM Shanghai)
• Venue: Virtual (Zoom)
• Meeting IDs and Passcodes:
  • December 8: ID 898 4173 5808 (Scan QR for registration and password)
  • September 24: ID (Scan QR for details)
  • October 23: ID 884 9426 6334, Passcode 944639
  • November 20: ID 827 1947 3773, Passcode 891592
  • September 11-12: ID (Register at https://bit.ly/OAAD2021)

Organizers

• Main Organizers:
  • Organization of African Academic Doctors (OAAD)
  • Agriculture Research Group
• Supporting Partners:
  • PMSG (People-Made Solutions Group Intl.)
  • SMILO
  • NextLevel

Speakers and Moderators

• December 8, 2021:
  • Speaker: Professor Anne WT Muigai (Chair, African Biogenome Project Steering Committee)
  • Moderator: Favour Oyelami
• September 24, 2021:
  • Speakers: Dr. Rubén Reif (University of Santiago de Compostela), Adebola Omololu (Co-Founder, GetFundedAfrica)
  • Moderator: Nweze Chiamaka
• October 23, 2021:
  • Speaker: Curtis Kakeu (Architect & Project Manager, Founder of l’écosystème SEED)
  • Moderator: Abdoulaye Babette (Animatrice)
• November 20, 2021:
  • Speaker: Rice Kajila (The Trial and Error Transformation)
  • Moderator: Dr. Pagou Arnold (Animateur)
• September 11-12, 2021:
  • Host/Co-host: Dr. E. C. Odi (President, OAAD), T. S. Tshabalala (Founder & Executive Chairman), Dr. E. Sanganaydo (Zimbabwe Young Academy), Adebola Omololu (Co-Founder, GetFundedAfrica)
  • Panelists: Dr. Ofodile Lauretta Nwanneka, John Kojo Ahiakpa
  • Moderator: Nweze Chiamaka

Purpose and Impact

The series aims to transform academic research into practical goods and services, emphasizing key steps for successful entrepreneurship. Topics include strategic university-industry partnerships, raising capital for academic ventures, and the trial-and-error process of turning research into real-life solutions, fostering innovation across Africa and beyond.

Additional Notes

Events are powered by PMSG, SMILO, and NextLevel, with technical assistance provided. For enquiries, contact admin@africanacademicdoctors.org. Registration and attendance details are available via provided links or QR codes.