RiNET: Nigeria’s Startup Eases Access to Research from Tertiary Institutions

A Nigerian Startup known as Research and Innovation Network (RiNET)is providing easy access to research content across tertiary and research institutions in Nigeria.

The founder/CEO of RiNET, Usman Murtala made it known during an interview with TechDigest.ng.
According to him, “RiNET is a platform designed to collate, preserve, manage, disseminate, digitise and safeguard the intellectual property of research contents. These contents are stored in a centralized platform in order to create interconnectivity of research innovations (theoretical and technical base) that will facilitate the exchange of ideas, information, and research methodology from different demographics of tertiary institutions personnel, students, and independent researchers.”

Mr. Murtala further disclosed that RiNET will contribute greatly to Nigeria’s tech ecosystem by promoting increased demand for made in Nigeria products and showcasing cutting-edge innovative research to prospective stakeholders and investment partners.

“We are also providing a workspace opportunity for collaborative research, small, large-scale projects and expansion of institutional visibility access apart from the fact that we facilitate new research opportunities, give access to international grant opportunities, intervention and serve as a source of revenue generation for beneficiary institutions,” the young CEO explained.

TechDigest reports that the startup is already complementing research innovations by providing easy access to digitized research content and fostering a competitive advantage across organisations.

Going down memory lane at the global GITEX tech event in Dubai, Mr Murtala recalled how the experience shaped RiNET’s network and provided opportunity for interaction with potential investors and partners.
“Seeing what the IT community is doing at an international level gave me the drive to push further and try to become the best at what we are trying to do.

This was all possible thanks to NITDA and NCAIR. We are all grateful for the opportunity,” RiNET’s CEO quipped.