Program Objectives
Strengthen Education
Integrate GEOINT into academic curricula at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Promote Collaborative Research
Encourage joint projects on national security, disaster management, climate resilience, and smart development.
Develop Talent Pipelines
Create pathways for students and researchers to transition into careers in GEOINT.
Facilitate Knowledge Exchange
Connect Nigerian researchers to global geospatial research networks.
Support Policy Impact
Translate academic research into actionable insights for government and industry.
Program Structure
A multi-faceted approach to integrating GEOINT into the academic and research ecosystem of Nigeria.
Curriculum Integration & Training
- Embed Geospatial Intelligence Studies into geography, CS, engineering, and Defense curricula.
- Develop short courses, electives, and certification programmes.
- Support academic staff capacity-building in GEOINT technologies.
Joint Research Projects
- Research grants for academia-industry-government collaborations.
- Focus: National security, Climate change, Smart cities, Agriculture & AI.
- Annual “GIFON Research Challenge” for young scholars.
Internships, Fellowships & Exchanges
- Student internships at GIFON, partner MDAs, and private sector.
- Faculty exchange programmes with global GEOINT institutions.
- Postgraduate fellowships on strategic geospatial studies.
Knowledge Sharing Platforms
- Annual Academia–GIFON Roundtable to align research with policy.
- Collaborative publication in 'Eyes on Location: The Journal of GeoINSIGHT'.
- National database of geospatial researchers and projects.
Innovation & Start-Up Support
- Link research outputs to GIFON’s Y-GeoInnovation & Tech Incubation Programme.
- Support commercialization of university-based geospatial innovations.
Target Beneficiaries
- Universities and higher institutions.
- Research institutes and think tanks.
- Students (undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral).
- Academic staff and researchers.
- Policy institutions seeking evidence-based insights.
Expected Outcomes
Institutionalized GEOINT Education in Nigerian universities.
Increased research output aligned with national needs.
Strengthened academia–government–industry collaboration.
Career opportunities and employability pathways for students.
Positioning Nigeria as a regional hub for GEOINT innovation.
