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Overview: Intensive makerspace-style sprint teaching prototyping (3D printing, electronics, rapid iterations) to convert ideas into prototypes. Objectives: Rapidly prototype minimum-viable-products, learn fabrication tools, pitch prototypes to small investors. Deliverables: Prototype model, bill of materials, 3-minute pitch deck. Duration: 3 days (24 hours) Fee: National ₦120,000 | International $350 Delivery mode: Lagos (makerspace), Online follow-up

Overview: Design, setup and run small ice plants/ice-delivery operations for local markets. Objectives: Size equipment, run profitable operations, market to fisheries/markets/events. Deliverables: Financial model, small plant layout, permit checklist. Duration: 3 days (24 hours) Fee: National ₦70,000 | International $200 Delivery mode: Port Harcourt, Lagos

Overview: Heavy-duty sewing for upholstery, mattresses and commercial soft furnishing production. Objectives: Operate industrial machines, cut layouts for large pieces and finish to commercial standards. Deliverables: Sample upholstery piece, layout plan, supplier list. Duration: 5 days (40 hours) Fee: National ₦95,000 | International $280 Delivery mode: Lagos, Kano

Overview: Coffee roasting, extraction, café workflow and micro-franchising basics. Objectives: Roast to profile, brew consistently, price café menu and set up a small profitable outlet. Deliverables: Roasting profile cards, brew guides, café layout checklist. Duration: 3 days (24 hours) Fee: National ₦60,000 | International $170 Delivery mode: Lagos, Abuja

Overview: Use CNC for precision woodworking, jigs, and small product runs. Objectives: Create CNC-ready files, set tooling parameters and produce marketable furniture components. Deliverables: 2 CNC parts, design files (.dxf/.svg), maintenance checklist. Duration: 5 days (40 hours) Fee: National ₦180,000 | International $500 Delivery mode: Lagos

Overview: Practical data collection, cleaning and basic analysis using spreadsheets and open-source tools. Objectives: Design surveys, use digital data-collection tools, perform descriptive analysis and visualizations. Deliverables: Sample cleaned dataset, basic dashboard template, data collection SOP. Duration: 3 days (24 hours) Fee: National ₦50,000 | International $140 Delivery mode: Online, Abuja

Overview: Practical bootcamp that converts an idea into a fundable business model, covering costing, cashflow, pitches and local/international funding pathways. Objectives: Build 12-month cashflow and unit economics for a microbusiness. Prepare investor-ready pitch decks and grant applications. Learn practical fundraising and bootstrapping tactics. Deliverables: 1-page business plan, 12-month cashflow model, funding pitch deck, certificate. Duration: […]

Overview: Grow common edible mushrooms (oyster, shiitake) indoors, process and market value-added products. Objectives: Set up controlled cultivation rooms and substrate prep. Manage spawn, fruiting and harvest cycles. Package and create value-added products (dried, powdered). Deliverables: Farm setup plan, 1kg harvested sample (collective), sales plan, certificate. Duration: 3 days (24 hrs) Fees: National ₦48,000 | […]