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Ideate. Innovate. Launch. Scale.
From Concept to Investment.

BatHUB is Nigeria's hands-on incubator, not just a classroom. We give individuals and founders access to real lab equipment, hardware tools, and structured learning tracks to build skills, ship products, and grow ideas into companies.

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4Cohorts per year
6moMax program length
100%Hands-on, real hardware
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Program Overview & Highlights

What We Offer at BatHUB

BatHUB is a hands-on incubator where learners, students, and founders gain practical experience with real hardware equipment, physical lab tools, and live software systems. We are not a typical skills hub. Our workspace has the equipment to take an idea from concept to a working, deployable product — and the tracks to take a person from beginner to investment-ready founder.

01

Real Hardware Lab Access

Work with physical equipment — 3D printers, PCB tools, microcontrollers, embedded systems rigs, and fabrication machines. Not simulators. Real tools.

02

Track-Based Learning Progression

Four structured tracks guide you from Discovery (Level 1) through Innovation, Startup, and Investment readiness (Level 4) — at your own pace.

03

Mentorship, Portfolio & Launch

Dedicated mentors guide every phase. Graduate with a verifiable portfolio, SIWES defence prep, or a company incorporated under Build-A-Tech.

ACTIVE BUILD PIPELINE
v2.6_LIVE
CURRENT COHORT CONTRIBUTIONS3 ACTIVE REPOS
01Pedal Power
In production
Clean Tech & MobilityHardware / IoT
02AirChain
Active Build
Decentralized InfraSystems / Web3
03SmartLoad EM
Phase 2 Testing
Smart Energy ManagementAI & Embedded
$Next cohort contributes new product lines...

Program Highlights

01

Hardware-First Environment

BatHUB equips learners with physical lab tools — not just software. From circuit boards to 3D printing to embedded firmware, the workspace is hands-on by design.

02

Real Product Contributions

Contribute to live Build-A-Tech products and innovations — your work ships into real-world environments, not a demo folder.

03

Individual & Founder Pathways

Tracks 1 & 2 develop individual technical skills. Tracks 3 & 4 are for founders and companies — ideas that qualify are incubated and built as companies under Build-A-Tech.

04

Certified & Career-Ready

Graduate with official training documentation, supervisor evaluations, portfolio-ready projects, and letters of recommendation for top performers.

Two Streams. Four Learning Tracks.

BatHUB maps your growth journey across four levels. Choose the path that matches your goals — whether you are an individual builder or establishing a company.

Individual Skill Building

Tracks 1 & 2: Discovery & Innovation

Gain practical hardware and software skills, access lab equipment, and assemble a project portfolio.

Focus Areas:
  • Embedded Systems & IoT
  • Full-Stack Web & Systems
  • UI/UX Design & Token Systems
  • Lab Instrumentation
Primary Outcomes:
  • Physical Hardware Prototype
  • SIWES Logbook Documentation
  • Verified Skills Portfolio
Explore Tracks 1 & 2
Company Incubation & Launch

Tracks 3 & 4: Startup & Investment

Validate startup ideas, build functional MVPs, and scale into funded companies under Build-A-Tech.

Focus Areas:
  • Lean Canvas Validation
  • MVP Design & Prototyping
  • Business Model Design
  • Pitch Deck Development
Primary Outcomes:
  • Registered Company Incubation
  • Direct Build-A-Tech Funding
  • Investor-Ready Business Profile
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Program Duration & Schedule

Built Around a Real Work Week

Each internship cycle runs for a 3 to 6 month training period, aligned with institutional SIWES standards. Interns engage directly on-site in structured agile sprints to achieve certified milestone completions.

ACTIVE TRAINING DAYS

Tuesday – Thursday

10:00 AM – 4:00 PMDaily On-Site Schedule
10:00 AM12:30 PM (Lunch)3:45 PM (Wrap-up)
0110:00 – 10:15

Morning Standup & Briefing

Sync & Goal Setting
0210:15 – 12:30

Project Work Session 1

Sprint Development
0312:30 – 1:15

Lunch & Recharge

Break & Networking
041:15 – 3:45

Project Work Session 2

Build, Test & Review

Cohorts & Program Experience

Four Cohorts Per Year

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis ahead of each cohort deadline. Choose the intake that fits your schedule — whether you’re joining as an individual learner or as a founder bringing an idea to build.

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  • AJanuary Intake

    Cohort A

    Closed
    Application deadline
    December 20
    Program start
    January 10
    Program end
    June 10
  • BApril Intake

    Cohort B

    Closed
    Application deadline
    March 20
    Program start
    April 7
    Program end
    September 7
  • CJuly Intake

    Cohort C

    Closed
    Application deadline
    June 20
    Program start
    July 7
    Program end
    December 7
  • DOctober Intake

    Cohort D

    Accepting Applications
    Application deadline
    September 20
    Program start
    October 6
    Program end
    March 6
Day to Day · What Participants Will Do
01

Hardware Lab Sessions

Work hands-on with real equipment — 3D printers, PCB tools, microcontrollers, and embedded systems rigs in dedicated lab time every week.

02

Departmental Work Assignments

Complete assignments aligned with your chosen department and track level, from beginner Discovery to advanced Investment readiness.

03

Live Product Contributions

Work alongside engineers and founders on active Build-A-Tech products — your contributions ship to real-world environments.

04

Weekly Progress Reviews

Receive structured feedback and guidance from your supervisor and team lead at every weekly milestone checkpoint.

05

Startup & Founder Track Activities

For Tracks 3 & 4: pitch workshops, investor-readiness sessions, business model validation, and company formation support under Build-A-Tech.

06

Portfolio & Career Development

Graduate with a verifiable portfolio, supervisor evaluations, SIWES documentation (where applicable), and letters of recommendation.

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What It Takes, What You Gain

Requirements & Benefits

Everything you need to qualify for our SIWES intake, and the career-defining advantages you unlock during your time at BatHUB.

Eligibility Requirements

Prerequisites for entry
  • Must be an undergraduate or polytechnic student
  • Valid student ID and academic records
  • Official SIWES introduction letter from your institution
  • Good academic standing and active enrollment
  • Availability on-site Tuesday – Thursday, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Commitment to the full 2 to 6 month training duration
  • Strong work ethic, curiosity, and professional conduct

Program Benefits

What you take away
  • Real-world industry experience on live products
  • Official SIWES logbook documentation & supervisor sign-offs
  • Hands-on technical skill development in hardware & software
  • Direct 1-on-1 mentorship from experienced engineers
  • Verifiable Certificate of Industrial Training Completion
  • Personalized letters of recommendation for top performers
  • Portfolio-building project contributions you can showcase
  • Direct access to Build-a-Tech professional talent network

Intern Experiences

6-Week Cycle · Batch 1
“During my six-week internship in AI and Machine Learning, I worked hands-on with Blender, Visual Studio Code, and Thonny IDE — building 3D models and a Python-based alert system with LED lights and a buzzer. The experience went far past classroom learning.”
MT

Mark Tochukwu

AI & Machine Learning Intern

SIWES 6-Month · Batch 2
“Working on active client portals with Next.js and Node.js gave me my first real taste of production software engineering. Daily standups and code reviews with senior engineers accelerated my learning ten times faster than university coursework.”
AB

Amina Bello

Full-Stack Web Intern

SIWES 6-Month · Batch 1
“Designing circuit schematics, debugging microcontrollers, and deploying real hardware firmware for the SmartLoad EM energy system was incredible. The mentors guided me through professional hardware testing workflows that will anchor my engineering career.”
DO

David Okafor

Embedded Systems Intern

3-Month Cycle · Batch 3
“At BatHUB, I conducted user research, built structured design tokens in Figma, and collaborated directly with frontend developers. I graduated with a comprehensive, industry-ready case study that already landed me interviews.”
FA

Favour Adeyemi

UI/UX & Product Design Intern

SIWES 6-Month · Batch 2
“From day one, I was configuring Docker containers, writing GitHub Actions CI/CD workflows, and monitoring cloud deployments. The hands-on exposure to distributed infrastructure transformed my theoretical CS knowledge into high-demand industry skills.”
EB

Emmanuel Bassey

Cloud & DevOps Intern

SIWES 6-Month · Batch 3
“Defending my SIWES logbook at university was a breeze because of the verified hardware project milestones and weekly supervisor ratings I had at BatHUB. This was the most valuable semester of my degree.”
BN

Blessing Nwachukwu

Hardware & IoT Intern

6-Week Cycle · Batch 1
“During my six-week internship in AI and Machine Learning, I worked hands-on with Blender, Visual Studio Code, and Thonny IDE — building 3D models and a Python-based alert system with LED lights and a buzzer. The experience went far past classroom learning.”
MT

Mark Tochukwu

AI & Machine Learning Intern

SIWES 6-Month · Batch 2
“Working on active client portals with Next.js and Node.js gave me my first real taste of production software engineering. Daily standups and code reviews with senior engineers accelerated my learning ten times faster than university coursework.”
AB

Amina Bello

Full-Stack Web Intern

SIWES 6-Month · Batch 1
“Designing circuit schematics, debugging microcontrollers, and deploying real hardware firmware for the SmartLoad EM energy system was incredible. The mentors guided me through professional hardware testing workflows that will anchor my engineering career.”
DO

David Okafor

Embedded Systems Intern

3-Month Cycle · Batch 3
“At BatHUB, I conducted user research, built structured design tokens in Figma, and collaborated directly with frontend developers. I graduated with a comprehensive, industry-ready case study that already landed me interviews.”
FA

Favour Adeyemi

UI/UX & Product Design Intern

SIWES 6-Month · Batch 2
“From day one, I was configuring Docker containers, writing GitHub Actions CI/CD workflows, and monitoring cloud deployments. The hands-on exposure to distributed infrastructure transformed my theoretical CS knowledge into high-demand industry skills.”
EB

Emmanuel Bassey

Cloud & DevOps Intern

SIWES 6-Month · Batch 3
“Defending my SIWES logbook at university was a breeze because of the verified hardware project milestones and weekly supervisor ratings I had at BatHUB. This was the most valuable semester of my degree.”
BN

Blessing Nwachukwu

Hardware & IoT Intern

Ready to Build, Invent
and Launch?

Join BatHUB — where individuals gain hands-on hardware and software skills, and founders with strong ideas get the tools, mentorship, and structure to build real companies under Build-A-Tech. Not just a classroom. A working innovation workspace.

Who Can Apply
Open to individuals, students, and founders · Ideas accepted for Tracks 3 & 4 are built as companies under Build-A-Tech